Two years ago I went on my first solo trip to Europe from my home in Canada. Since then, travelling, connecting with new people, and having new experiences has been a big priority in my life. This summer I'll be back in Europe, partly for an internship in Romania and partly to see as much of Eastern/Central Europe as I can.

When I'm at home I spend a lot of my time studying (health sciences/epidemiology) and working (teaching small kids how to swim and sometimessssss saving people from drowning), but in my free time I really like checking out local art and music, doing makeup, photography, and going outside (if the rain ever stops.... which is rare for the west coast). Since I work at a pool, I also spend a majority of my time in some form of water, so I'm hoping to find some chances to swim a bit during my vacation... :-) I also like going out with friends (especially new friends in a new place), so I'm looking forward to using CS to connect with likeminded people. I would say that I am introverted at heart but laughing and joking about things is a huge part of my personality... I just appreciate silence also :-)

instagram: @feeling.ok

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Like most couchsurfers, I'm looking to meet local people while I travel and maybe see a part of the cities I visit that I wouldn't if I was just in a hostel or hotel. That being said, I am very independent (solo traveller here) and can easily go out on my own if my host is busy or needs some alone time. I don't have many expectations or requirements for the people I meet on CS, but would love to hear about other people's life experiences/stories and if you'd like to go out with me and get coffee/drinks and see cultural sights or nightlife, even better.

Interests

• culture
• street art
• photography
• socializing
• music
• live music
• swimming
• philosophy
• science
• solo travel
• underground culture
• going out
• indie music
• meeting new people
• epidemiology

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Animal Collective, Arcade Fire, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard, Lapti, Sean Nicholas Savage, Devendra Banhart, Father John Misty, John Maus, Alex G, MGMT, Alvvays, Whitney, Angel Olsen, Porches, Ty Segall, Bauhaus, Frankie Cosmos, Connan Mockasin, Mitski, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Tommy Genesis, Princess Nokia, SZA, France Gall, Talking Heads, Blood Orange, Ariel Pink, Beach House, Major Lazer, The Moldy Peaches, The Strokes, The Stranglers, Boards of Canada, DIIV, Aphex Twin, Death Grips, and a lot of 90s/2000s pop ;-))

Books: Love in the Time of Cholera (Marquez), Against Everything (Greif), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Thompson), The Emperor of All Maladies (Mukherjee)

Movies: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, Leon the Professional, Gone Girl

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Run from a sauna into the Baltic Sea on a tiny island in the Finnish Archipelago-- not as cold as expected.

Teach, Learn, Share

I worked at a Japanese restaurant so my sushi knowledge is much better than an average white person!
I am also killer at cross stitch and can teach you how to do it.
I don't really know what "Canadian cuisine" is beyond poutine and maple syrup, but I like to cook for people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, England, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada