my name is gillie. i'm a bit of a workaholic but allows me to take small trips when i can (and pay my mortgage!).

i love to travel and meet new people and do things that challenge me.

when was the last time you did something for the first time ?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

i love spreading knowledge about CS to people that have never heard about it and are skeptical at first listen.

i've received so much great hospitality from CS hosts including but not limited to.. good chats, homemade meals, great parties, meeting my hosts friends, and custom city tours.

Interests

live music, festivals, camping, paddling (canoe, kayak, paddle boarding), hiking, bike riding, beer, road trips, running, playing dress up, hula hooping

• festivals
• beer
• running
• walking
• partying
• traveling
• music
• live music
• cycling
• swimming
• road trips
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

i'll listen to almost anything, it's tricky to describe all the genres i love. i love attending live music shows and music festivals. besides local bands the most recent band i saw in concert was milky chance.

i don't make nearly as much time as i should for reading though i prefer non fiction. i'm currently readying
i hear she's a real bitch written by Jen Agg, she is a canadian female restauranteur.

i'm not much of a movie watcher and am easily impressed when i do, i can't say i remember the last movie i watched.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i went to burning man !!

Teach, Learn, Share

i'd love to learn anything !

i can teach you how to fishtail braid your hair.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom