Bit of a geek, who likes nothing more than sitting round a dinner table and leaping into the heart of a conversation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it pulls together kindness, adventure, social sincerity and a real access point -- to a city, a culture and a person. And because I connect best with fellow nomads.

Interests

Good conversation and decent wine or tea always make my day. I love spending time outside, but am equally happy by the fire reading aloud, or listening. Let us be friendly.

• animals
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• tattoos
• dining
• running
• flowers
• board games
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• volunteering
• egg donation

Music, Movies, and Books

- Music: You name it. Classical, indie, jazz, electronic, country, soul, pagan, pirate metal.

- Movies: My favourite movie is The Sting, because it exemplifies the best of movie fun. It's a caper about a cheeky friendship and a clever heist in the name of revenge. Set in a time and place you can practically smell.

- Books: As a lit major and library rodent, I enjoy journals (Kinfolk, Lapham's etc.) as well as fine, hard books such as The Historian, Ulysses, and Teju Cole's Known & Strange Things. But the pinnacle is still The Hobbit, because of that most memorable plot twist.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Come find out!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to share a few culinary uses of lavender, teach you how to make an origami crane and listen to any and all things you have to share. Every day is a chance to learn new things!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, food, whatever I'm reading, origami, flowers and (maybe some day) letters.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Singapore, United States