CURRENT MISSION

to become more involved in my community, grow a garden, build furniture, go to live music, learn to surf, re-use and do things for FREE.

ABOUT ME

I like learning and knowing stuff. I'm super interested in trying to break the consumerist cycle - last year I didn't buy any clothes for a year and it was an interesting experiment and pretty successful. I try and find free stuff whenever possible and re-use things rather than buy new. I'm trying to grow a garden this year, I'm interested in nutrition and biochemistry and food security and I'm trying to grow my own food, buy local and support local initiatives whenever possible.

PHILOSOPHY

My dad says "do what you want, but whatever you do excel at it" which I think is a pretty awesome philosophy. I value honesty in people, which doesn't necesarily mean telling the truth but living truthfully, believing in what you do and commiting to it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I spent a few years travelling and now I've bought a house in Victoria. I'm trying to get more involved in my community of Fernwood and couch surfing but I'm mostly busy working and hiking/camping all the time! I'd like to host couch surfers but I need to balance my need for quiet at home as well after working all week.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have yet to actually coachsurf from this website or host anyone; however I have had great experiences meeting people for drinks and activities while travelling the world. People have been genuinely friendly and helpful and willing to show me around their town. Hopefully I can return the favor.

Interests

Sailing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Camping, Photography, Learning geeky science things. Also painting and drawing, reading anything I can get my hands on.

• photography
• dining
• drinking
• gardening
• clothing
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• music
• live music
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sailing
• rock climbing
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Ursula K. Le Guin is the most amazing author ever. Go read anything from her!

'eat food, mostly vegetables, not too much' - Micheal Pollan

"Well of course too much is bad for you, that's what "too much" means' - Stephen Fry

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have sailed in locations all across Canada, a few in the states and in Europe. Everyday on the water is different and I love it.

When I think 'amazing things' what comes to mind is amazing views - the many oceans I have seen, the tops of mountains and volcanoes, the open desert, dense forest and beautiful starry sky.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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