ABOUT ME

I like to think I'm beautiful multifaceted, so if you really want to know me, it could take some time! But in a nutshell, I am adventurous and fun-loving! I like to try new things, but at the same time adore spending lazy days at home :) I try to live by following my gut and refusing to let fear take over, which has thus far served me well. I follow my dreams and have learned that they absolutely do come true if you're open to it.

PHILOSOPHY

Feel the fear and do it anyway! And above all, trust in the universe and you will never be let down...

"Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but is really the furthest thing from it."

Everyone is on their own path. I think we need to start understanding that just because one religion or way of life is right for us, it may not be right for everyone. I believe in conversation, not conversion.

Right now, I am just trying to figure out how what I love to do fits in with the big picture. I am completely open to whatever the future holds for me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfing, hosting, traveling, spreading the word!

Interests

Travling

• culture
• picnic
• traveling
• surfing
• bungee jumping
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

First and foremost, I am a total Lord of the Rings nerd. The books and the movies are fantastic.

Other books: 1984, To Kill a Mockingbird, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Harry Potter, Crime and Punishment, Le Petit Prince, The Alchemist (and any other Coelho), Eat Pray Love, Candide, French poetry (Hugo etc.), Hafiz, Amélie Nothomb, French theater classics (Racine, Corneille, etc), David Sedaris, Dreams From My Father, L'Enchanteur (Barjavel)

Movies: Bond movies, Chocolat, The Hunt for Red October, Jerry Mcguire, Paris Je T'Aime, Mission Impossible, Million Dollar Baby, About A Boy, Under the Tuscan Sun, Children of Men, Love Actually, Gladiator, Juno, Ratatouille, and many others.

Music: I'll listen to anything once! Ben Folds, Brandi Carlile, Mika, Missy Elliot, Guster, Basement Jaxx, Death Cab for Cutie, Bon Iver, Satie, Rufus Wainwright, Feist, Stevie Wonder, Black Eyed Peas, Edith Piaf, Ben Harper, The Prodigy, Ben Lee, Camille, Iron and Wine, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Simon and Garfunkle, Beck, ABBA, musical soundtracks (Rent, Chorus Line, Chicago, etc.), and the list goes on....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, traveling has certainly made me realize that even the most mundane occurrances can be incredible! But with that said:
I spent a week with the Maasai, hanging out with Maasai warriors and learning about their fading culture.
I've lost (and retrieved) my passport while traveling.
I've had a picnic on a city bus.
I've done the highest bungee jump in the world.
I've showered in Evian water...
I've gotten paid to do what I love!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Oman, Pakistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada