Every few years, I take an extended break from work and wander the world/spend time with my family, 2 cats and dog.

When I travel, I like to shop at outdoor markets, explore new places by foot, and pet every cat I encounter.

What brings me joy is snow-shoeing with my dog.

I delight in making new connections, learning from different perspectives and trying to relate or understand other experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have couch-surfed and have offered my couch a few times and enjoy meeting cool people this way.

Interests

Cooking, physical activity (Muay Thai, rock climbing), eating, critiquing what I ate, fixing things around the house, arts and crafts, singing.

• cats
• cooking
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite movies include my favourite music: Up, Up theme song; Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, ESSM theme song

Books I’m reading right now: Normal People, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles, French Children Don’t Throw Food

Books I’ve recently finished: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Count of Monte Cristo (2nd time)

Podcasts I follow: Memory Palace, Smosh Reddit stories

What I’m watching right now: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End

Teach, Learn, Share

I get along with people who don’t take themselves too seriously, are unafraid to make mistakes, like to laugh and try new things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will cook often and trade books if you’re interested

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, China, England, France, Hong Kong, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada