Read all of this profile if you want to be hosted. I write a lot so you have a good idea about us.

If you just want a place to sleep and don't care who it is with, we are not the hosts for you. Good luck and best wishes on your search!
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May our house be an Oasis for you. Travelling can get wild and tiring. You can rest and unwind with us, or bring some positive energy and hang out -- most importantly -- you can be yourself.

I see life as an opportunity to create, explore, and play. I'm shamelessly in love with life and am happy to revel in the mystery with y'all.

As a teacher (school / art / music / guitar) I'm curious and love to learn about all different people, places, concepts, and experiences.

Most of my downtime is making music and art, hitting the gym (PPL!), and going on long nature walks. There's no TV in our house, though we enjoy watching shows or movies on a laptop.

I run a board games club business called Empire where I play incredible modern board games with kids at different schools -- if interested you can see more at empiregamesclub.com

I prefer conscious connecting over wild party life. I'm now the MC for The Liberators of Perth, a group that creates social experiments designed to foster human connection. We rock out at festivals, set up events in the city, on trains, in public spaces... e.g. world eye gazing day, hug menus, laughter yoga flashmobs, spontaneous karaoke singalongs, mystery box surprises, dnb bikerides... you name it!

My long term partner (5+ years) and incredible lady Janyce lives with me and she's an astonishingly kind, beautiful, and a talented visual artist / enthusiastic singer. We invite you to come hang out and play with us!

We are pretty busy folk and will make time for you where we can. Chances are we'll cook for you (health conscious omnivores) and share our home with you as if you were family.

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Yo aprendo mas Español cada dia... Cuando vives conmigo, mi casa es a su casa. De nuestras hermosas estrellas, tu vienes, mi nuevo amigo fantástico o querida magnifica amiga. Pero, ahora yo practico francés porque mi novia es de Francia.

Maintenant, j'apprends le français tous les jours et non l'espagnol. Mais je ne vais pas bien. J'aime voyager et comprendre de nouvelles langues. Pouvez-vous m'aider?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking into the mirror of the mystery and finding a smiling heart.

Weaving a network of wicked vibes around the world.

Conversation, co-creation, and celebration!

Interests

• meditation
• walking
• reading
• painting
• drawing
• guitar
• hiking
• teaching
• nature
• trekking
• spirituality
• creativity
• playing guitar
• learning
• rap
• hip hop
• consciousness
• hiphop
• freestyling
• birding

Music, Movies, and Books

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Music:
Laid back acoustic, jazzy conscious hip hop, intricate world beats, and filthy bass.
E.g. Break, Nujabes, A Tribe Called Quest, Bonobo, Ludovico Einaudi, East Forest, Jamiroquai, Kings of Convenience, Etherwood, SP:MC, Gramatik, Daft Punk.

Podcasts:
Kill Tony (HUGE fan of stand-up comedy), JRE, Huberman Lab, Lex Fridman, Dr Rhonda Patrick, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.

Films:
Her, Forrest Gump, Before Sunrise (trilogy), Aladdin, Pulp Fiction, Ace Ventura 2, The Edge of Tomorrow, Harry Potter, LoTR, The Father, The Importance of Being Earnest, Anatomy of a Fall, Ghibli Films, etc.

TV:
Avatar: The Last Airbender, Alone, Breaking Bad, Black Mirror, Sex Education, Euphoria, The Expanse, The Good Place, White Lotus, Rick and Morty, Futurama, Simpsons, Big Mouth...

Books: Shame-free, conscious raising, and entertaining!
Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand,
A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle,
The Artist's Way - Julia Cameron (how many years of Morning Pages have I done now?),
The Diamond Age - Neal Stephenson
anything by Haruki Murakami, Alice Miller, or Nathaniel Branden.

Just finished an epic fantasy ride with Robin Hobb’s Realm of the Elderlings books! Fiiiiiitzzzz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Created a conscious hip hop album back in 2010 and successfully busked and bootlegged all copies.
Give me any words that leap into your head for improvised freestyle raps.

Catch me at festivals (upcoming in 2024: Raindance, Blossom) or onstage every month or so in Fremantle at the Beerpourium where I freestyle with another great MC!

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's have chats, laughs, and drop into deep conversation over glasses of red, or oversized mugs of tea (raw turmeric chai oat latte is the current Winter champion).

We can get creative with music, art, and off-key karaoke. Or perhaps go on nature walks where I am happy to share information about every bird we see and many plants. Maybe we can just enjoy the silence. OR simply feel free to do your own thing -- really!

I'm easy-going, joyfully independent and not attached to your plans, so please be authentic and live your truth. If our interests and timing align we'll visit wonderful local nature places to explore and have fun adventures!

I'd love to learn your recommendations of spectacular and hidden nature places from your part of the world. Give me your secretttsss.

Non-judgemental and not preachy. I have family members and friends that are part of the LGBTI+ community and I support people's freedom of choice regarding their sexuality, religious views, life stances, etc -- as long as they cause no harm or restriction to others.

Conversations, understanding, tolerance, and empathy go a long way towards building healthy community.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a friendly, engaging, and very positive person who can put humility aside here. I look after myself, keep a clean space, and will take initiative in helping out with chores and cooking. Let me treat you to a meal at a restaurant you love!

I'm respectful of your property, can offer ostensibly intelligent and warm conversation, terrible puns, enthusiasm for learning, and an easy-going attitude. As a teacher, I'm very patient and happy to help you learn guitar, practice English, or watercolour techniques. If you've ever wanted to freestyle sing or rap, you've found a dude to share that with!

SING IT LOUD, SING IT PROUD, BABY! Let's GOOOOOOOOOO!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia