I was born in Tokyo to Spanish father and Dutch mother. Left there at age 15 for a year of boarding school in New Mexico, but after being expelled I returned to Japan. After completing high school through correspondence, I volunteered on kibbutz in Israel for about 7 months. I came to NZ in '99 to attend Massey University (Palmerston North), graduated in 2004 with a BA in English and Social Anthropology. Then trained up as a Teacher Aide in 2006, now I'm at Victoria Uni, Wellington finishing off my Grad Diploma in Primary Teaching.

PHILOSOPHY

I am generally fascinated by all aspects of life. I have decided, after a tumultuous adolescence, to put my energy towards contributing positively to the world in any way i can, and do so by attempting not to participate in negativity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

hosting, surfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Some wonderful experiences hosting, but otherwis not much more than hearing interesting stories from others

Interests

education, music, laughter, travel, creative commons and social diversity

• education
• beer
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• anthropology
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a passion for Reggae, Funk, Jazz and Hip Hop music.
Enjoy documentary films, and a range of books, especially Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I woke up this morning...

What I Can Share with Hosts

A central place to chill. Travel experiences etc. Beer and music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, United States

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