I am a 20 year old Canadian, currently roaming the west coast in search of a little clarity amidst this great, bit mess we call life. I love community, and smiles and hugs, and conversations with strangers in the bus. I spend my summers rambling through the bush, tree planting and guiding canoe trips in Northern Ontario. I am very friendly, energetic and spontaneous , and love talking with and smiling at everyone I meet. I love exploring different natural landscapes, I will surely want to wander the parks and forests of wherever I am.

Philosophy:
Smile, the day is beautiful! Relate to myself, and others with curiosoty, compassion, and kindness. Listen closely to my heart, I can never predict what it will say next. Live presently, and allow the spontaneity of each moment to flourish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While I'm travelling I want to meet kind people, and truly get to know the cultures of the areas I visit. I'm a new surfer, and am travelling solo for he first time. But I've heard great things about couch surfing and am looking forward to meeting some wonderful people.

Right now I don't have a place of my own to accommodate guests, but am excited to in the future!

Interests

I'm interested in just about anything and everything. I am interested in people, in knowing them and learning from them and understanding them. I also love meditation, community, canoeing, playing music, public policy, exploring, tree climbing, dancing, poetry, gardening/farming, running, singing, joyous outbursts, pick up sports in the park, camping, hiking, learning, mindfulness, sharing food, yoga, talking to strangers, talking to old folks, and breathing.

• poetry
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• survival
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing
• public policy
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: folk, classical, latin, all music! Andrew Bird, Feist, Radical Face

Movies: Robin Hood (Disney animated version), Exit Through the Gift Shop, The Lord of the Rings

Books: Everything is Illuminated, The Book Thief, The Road,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In July-August 2013 I went on a 52-day canoe expedition across the Canadian barren lands, from Yellowknife, N-W Territories, to Baker Lake, Nunavut. A wonderful adventure.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, guitar, clarinet, listening, positivity, knots, wilderness survival/first aid, imagination.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love exploring and adventures, and often find interesting things in unexpected places. I love getting in to the nitty gritty parts of a new place, and finding the special little quirks that make places unique. Hopefuly, I'll be able to find invinsible gems in my hosts own backyards!

I can also offer fun conversation, great listening, positivity, and smiles. I also love cooking, and doing dishes, and helping out around the house any way I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, France, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Benin, Canada