While living in Japan I went to a fire festival in Cape Toi, Miyazaki, in which the main event had the local men swinging fireballs high into the air to try to have them land in a fireworks-filled basket atop a 30m pole. Us, the spectators, sitting around the pole did have to be aware of stray fireballs possibly coming at us!

I lived in Japan for 3 years so am always willing to share about that to those interested or practice some terrible Japanese! I love games - cards, chess, scrabble, or whatever - and am always willing to teach or learn a new one. Also, I love making breakfast and have been known to make a pretty good veggie omlette ;)

A friendly, easy-going, independent couchsurfer who is happy to hang out and socialize or go and explore solo and find my own adventure :) I'm respectful of your place and things and will always clean up after myself. Always up for a game of some sort - cards, chess, scrabble, or whatever! I can teach you some games if you'd like! (^^)

I'm really open-minded and willing to try most anything! I love traveling and learning about different cultures and history, meeting new people, trying local foods, etc. Everyone has a unique story and perspective to share :) In my own city I enjoy being out in nature hiking and enjoying the sunshine whenever possible. Summertime is for picnics at parks with a great book, hanging out at the beach, socializing at a friendly BBQ, finding new live music, and wandering around some of Vancouver's fun neighbourhoods enjoying happy hour on patios with friends.