I spend most of my time writing, reading, making things, and wandering around outside. I love the ocean, lakes, rivers, ponds and puddles. I'm enamoured with the process of translating conventional recipes for meals and desserts into alternative versions to suit my allergic body.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because of the wonderful people who have generously showed me the beauty and heart of places they've lived and been. There's no better way to experience somewhere than to explore it in a way that feels authentic, and through that process to engage with newly discovered friends who you share a genuine connection with.

Interests

Hootenanies, tree portraits, coming of age stories, etc.

• writing
• beauty
• recipes
• desserts
• walking
• reading
• beaches
• lakes
• rivers

Music, Movies, and Books

I love too many! But that doesn't stop me from wanting to love more!! Suggestions?!

Some authors I really like who I've been reading books by recently: Jeanette Winterson, David Bezmozgis, Dave Eggers, Sheila Heti, Kurt Vonnegut, and Jamaica Kincaid

Some of my favourite podcasts: The Organist, The Heart, Bullseye, This American Life, The Truth, and Re: Sound

Some of my favourite bands to listen to while I go for walks: Angel Olsen, Of Montreal, The Very Best, Animal Collective, Jens Lekman, Jim O'Rourke, The Mountain Goats

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking on the beach in Bandra (Mumbai) through monsoon water up to my waist, while the rain poured, and the Indian Ocean hurled itself at me.

Teach, Learn, Share

Couchsurfing has taught me how immensely trustworthy people can be, and I'm so glad.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Malawi

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