I am a pretty friendly person that enjoys communicating with different people from different places. I am a fashion designer and I also teach English in China. Teaching has humbled me. It has taught me self respect and understanding people needs at different levels.

Listening has taught me some of the greatest lessons in life. People share stories with me about their lives and I share mine. I am a natural listener and I love learning. Talk to me about life, traveling, a personal experience be it pain or happiness.

My philosophy in life.

Aspire to inspire. I know it sounds lame but it’s truly powerful. Being the best version of myself can encourage someone to be the best best version of themselves. A smile can heal a wound you don’t know.

My habits.

I enjoy cooking. I find it therapeutic. Something about creating a meal for myself or people makes me feel relaxed. The kitchen has always been my safe zone. Some of the best conversations Iv had have been in the kitchen with a bottle or two of wine.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

They say the best conversations are had with strangers. I am a social person and I want to know what makes people enjoy life.

Interests

• arts
• books
• design
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• beer
• meditation
• walking
• nightlife
• reading
• traveling
• live music
• electronic music
• jazz
• entrepreneurship
• philosophy
• religion
• solo travel
• food
• nature
• life
• reading books
• meeting people
• different cultures
• whiskey
• deep conversations
• landscapes
• fashion design
• deep talks
• deep house
• alternative lifestyles
• nature walks
• vinyl records
• lounge
• teaching english
• cooking and baking
• nature conservation
• music.
• landscape photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Jazz. Indie folk. Acoustic. Neo soul. Rnb. Electronic. House. Lounge. Deep house. Latin and Brazilian jazz. Worldly music. African music ( Putumayo selection is amazing).

Books:
Thriller. Biographies. Drama. Suspense. Life. Self help books.

Movies:
Suspense and thrillers have to be my most favorite. Romance. Drama and foreign films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped a child and his grandmother pay for his school fees for a year in China. That was so rewarding as the grandmother was working as a cleaner and didn’t have much money to support her grandchild. Both parents of the child have passed away and she was left to take care of him. Giving back to those that don’t have has really humbled me.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share my experiences and knowledge that I have learnt.

Be able to learn a thing or two about the person that’s hosting me culture and traditions.

Teach them a thing or two about my country.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge, kindness and culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Botswana, Canada, China, England, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Israel, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, South Africa