Mostly just trying to "take it easy" and "lighten up while I still can" (The Eagles)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

to meet new people in new places

Interests

• writing
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• history
• languages
• people
• walking around
• bodies of water
• anything and everything
• shooting pool

Music, Movies, and Books

singer-songwriters... no matter the genre, I'm a sucker for good lyrics

i live vicariously through rom-coms

Wild Geese/Martha Ostenso (prairie gothic classic), The Beach/Alex Garland, Chorus of Mushrooms/Hiromi Goto... I'm your go-to for Canadian literature recommendations and as such, I'm in great need of recommendations that have nothing to do with complex lives in Canada

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lost a stare down after about 20 minutes and 3 meters between myself and a grizzly in the rocky mountains

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to hold a handstand or play crib, or speak English if you need/like
I have lots to learn too
I will share my company and my culture

What I Can Share with Hosts

Disclaimer: I'm a terrible cook, but I'm eager to improve. However, I'm a great cleaner and would be happy to help around the home in anyway I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, New Zealand