CURRENT MISSION

Further my skills in the French language. Explore and travel.
Enjoy life!

ABOUT ME

Hello, Kia Ora, Bonjour.

My name is Sam but my friends call me Shrugs. I'm 31 and I am a self employed interior plasterer, designer and artist from New Zealand and I have been living in France for the last 9 months.

I love meeting new people because I love to learn about different cultures, ideologies and ways of living life.

I love to share who I am with others. I am really looking forward to this new adventure, and potentially going on adventures with you!

I love backgammon! I take my travel board with me everywhere!

Mon français n'est pas très bien, mais je peux parle et comprends un peu. I am currently learning, so if you can speak French and you have the time to practice with me I would really appreciate it!

Merci et à bientôt x

https://www.instagram.com/shrxgs/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hosted many people when I lived in Raglan, New Zealand which is a very popular but small surf town on the west coast. I met and made friends with so many lovely humans from all over the world. I will be travelling Europe to reconnect with the people who stayed with me, but also looking to make new friends, memories and share all sorts of exciting experiences. I am open minded and I like to live life to the fullest. I love people who are different from me and I can learn a lot from them.

Interests

• dancing
• walking
• partying
• drinking
• music
• hiking
• swimming
• food
• travelling
• backgammon
• talking
• sharing
• new experiences
• calisthenics
• roadtrips
• exercising

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list...

MUSIC - Radiohead, Tame Impala, The Eels, The Dandy Warhols, Royskopp, Tool, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Muse, Massive Attack, The Charlatans, Action Bronson, Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Mattafix, Portishead, Sneaker Pimps. Huge drum and bass, house fan etc

MOVIES - I will watch almost anything. Most recent amazing movies were The Handmaiden, Brigsby Bear, Mother, Parasite, Joker, Climax, Mandy

BOOKS - The Power of Now, Own the day, Bloom for yourself, currently reading Inward

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going to Kiwiburn (New Zealands regional burning man event) by myself, not knowing what is was or what to expect. Walking in open minded and coming out a changed human. I met so many wonderful people who became extended family members. Since this experience my life has become full of adventures and joy!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am currently learning French, so meeting/staying with French speakers would be fantastic! I always love learning, sharing and experiencing new things! Happy to do and share almost anything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A lovely smile, entertaining stories, good manners, fun times, good food. Respectful and tidy. All the good things!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Croatia, England, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, England, France, New Zealand