CURRENT MISSION

Have fun!

ABOUT ME

I go by many names... Simon will do for now. I am an optimistic extrovert that likes to get shit done. I always have a number of projects on the go, and even more ideas in my brain. Im creative, passionate and driven. I love our planet, and the beautiful conscious beings that walk it. I'm always trying to find ways to care for this organic spaceship, as we only have one, and I try to have the lowest impact I can. I'm motivated in self-education, and I enjoy reading new ideas, research and books, as well as engaging in nourishing conversation with other intelligent beings...which is one of the reasons I love couchsurfing.

PHILOSOPHY

I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. -Jimmy Dean

"Tourists don't know where they have been, travellers don't know where they are going"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted many surfers in my home land of Aotearoa (New Zealand). And I have surfed in many countries around all corners of the globe (and I'm not done yet!)

We welcome all walks of diversity, be our guest. Rainbow and 420 friendly.

Interests

My hobbies include bone carving, downhill skateboarding and of brewing beer. I am interested in health (through diet, exercise, meditation, acroyoga and beyond), I am interested in spirituality and religion (through meditation, psychedelic exploration, dreaming, travelling the world, engaging with new and foreign cultures), I am interested in planet earth (including culture, permaculture, languages, foods, equality, friendship, experiences). The rest you will have to find out when you meet me!

• culture
• books
• education
• beer
• exercise
• dieting
• meditation
• drinking
• drinking games
• reading
• traveling
• homebrewing
• skateboarding
• teaching
• languages
• au-pair
• yeast

Music, Movies, and Books

currently reading: More Than Two by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

* Tokyo, Japan....because...TOKYO!

*entered a Chilli eating competition (I didn't win...but is there really a winner?)

*rode the trans Siberian railway from Moscow to Beijing

*hitch hiked across Ireland

*Worked as a live-in Au Pair for a family in Catalonia Spain.

*explored the catacombs under Paris

*Rooftop New Years Eye countdown in Copenhagen with best friends from NZ, and people I had met just hours earlier. The whole city let off fireworks as the clock struck midnight. 360 degree HUGE fireworks display!

*Christmas in Sweden with my kiwi bros. Shoveling snow and cutting down a scrawny looking Christmas tree to decorate.

*Visiting the pacific island of Samoa, our taxi driver began falling asleep at the wheel after working a night shift. So I ended up driving this busted-up taxi halfway around the island (no idea where I was going) with this Samoan chief passed out in the back seat

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you almost everything you need to know about home brewing beer! I also have a very good knowledge of beer styles. Lets taste some beer? I speak very good english, and can help you develop your speech. I know a few good drinking games too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Samoa, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Spain

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