CURRENT MISSION

Saving pennies for my indefinite hiatus

ABOUT ME

Where to start.....My most obvious physical characteristic - I am a redhead (ranga, ginger, el rojo, firetail). I like to think I am friendly, talkative and bubbly. I love sports and the outdoors - I play soccer and enjoy bike riding, volleyball, yoga, beach time and camping! I like autobiographies, thriller films and most types of music. I have 2 dogs and have previously owned a goat! My mum is Irish and my dad is Greek Cypriot and I have 1 younger sister. My favourite colour is blue and consequently the majority of my wardrobe is blue! I've spent the past 4 years learning spanish but still need a lot more practice (especially with past tense!). I would love to learn another language, I just haven't decided which one! I like to have a few drinks,and cook a good meal, but most of all, I like to share it with good friends, or new friends!

I am new to couch surfing, but have done my fair share of hosteling and Air B&B.

I look forward to meeting you!

PHILOSOPHY

There a heaps of philosophies that I would like to say are my own, but to be honest, I haven't quite figured mine out yet. However, I do like the following quote from Carroll Bryant, and I think it applies quite appropriately to travelling!!

“No matter how many plans you make or how much in control you are, life is always winging it.”
― Carroll Bryant

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

This is my first couch surfing experience, but after seeing what it is all about I would love to host once I am home again!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First Timer - but I have had some great Air B&B experiences. My hosts were great, we exchanged gifts and I learnt some amazing things about the cities I visited that only a local knows!!

Interests

soccer
spanish
photography
painting (I'm quite terrible!)
cooking
reading

• dogs
• photography
• human rights
• cooking
• yoga
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• soccer
• volleyball
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

My latest reads (most are biographies):
- Little Coffee Shop of Kabul
- Making Soapies in Kabul
- Mayada - daughter of Iraq
- The boy who fell to Earth
- Mother of Mohammed
- Raising my Voice - Malalai Joya

Latest Movie Watches / Favourites:
- Tracks
- Shawshank Redemption
- The Pianist

Music
- Above and Beyond
- Rufus
- Chet Faker
- Santana

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been to an Indian wedding!! It was crazy, amazing, insane, colourful and delicious!!!! I was lucky enough to be invited to the full week of celebrations, wear a sari and have my hands painted with henna. It was a beautiful experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I really want to find another NGO or not for profit that I can have a personal connection to and in time, help support. I am hoping that my experience with couch surfing will provide me with an opportunity to learn about one that is currently unknown to me. Currently, I volunteer for an organisation called Hagar. Hagar is a specialist aftercare agency that works with women and children who have survived trafficking and severe human rights abuse. This cause is something I am extremely passionate about, and I would love to be able to share it with like-minded couch surfers!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ecuador, United Kingdom, United States