CURRENT MISSION

spread the love

ABOUT ME

Was getting a little too comfortable in my job as a mixed practice vet so decided it was time for new challenges! Have been working for a rabies control project in Sikkim, then trekking through sikkim/ bhutan, now working in NZ for the outdoors life - love any outdoor shenanigens - getting wet/cold/ hungry (especially if theres a warm pub and beer at the end of it!). Love exploring new places, meeting people, music, climbing, surfing, salsa & pole dancing (not in the sleezy club way its great for fitness!). Trying to figure out what I want to do with my life career wise in particular but plenty of time for that. Am pretty friendly, easy going, independent, positive, stubborn at times errm - think others probably better qualified to comment than me...!

PHILOSOPHY

live life to the full, cliched but it is precious and short

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Involved with Chch groups and NZ gatherings, probably only available for coffee/ drink at the moment but definetely looking forward to hosting when I eventually return to the lovely westcountry!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Started off couchsurfing with great people in Tasmania and not looked back, got involved with local CS groups and meetings on arriving in NZ. I can safely say every experience has been positive, met some awesome people and look forward to more CS adventures!

Interests

• animals
• culture
• dancing
• beer
• coffee
• fitness
• yoga
• drinking
• clubbing
• pub crawls
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• rock climbing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE music, especially live gigs and festivals, most kinds but struggle with thrash metal! - latin, soul, reggae, dub, funk, indie, rock (led zepplin are the greatest band of all time!) etc etc......... Am no movie buff but love stuff a little off centre - Science of sleep, Amelie, Walk the line, Shaun of the dead etc. Am a little Mighty Boosh obsessed on the comedy front, love Bill bailey too. Reading loads on my travels - developing a geeky penchent for historical (the well written readable type) stuff on the places I visit, also on Midnights Children at the moment (being in India!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been very lucky to travel and see some amazing stuff - big mountains always blow me away - the southern ice cap in patagonia, just left the himalaya (Sikkim Bhutan were awesome for scenery and fascinating culture). Climbing is always amazing - pushing your mental and physical boundaries (=scaring yourself shitless to get in some beautiful locations!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Any animal related queries?! Also aspire to become a yoga intructor so could teach you a few sun salutations!
Would love to improve my language skills, Spanish in particular. Share my love of life and the outdoors!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Peru, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States

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