I was born in NZ, raised in Australia and I now live in Finland. In Finland I study nursing & will graduate 2018. I am married with 3 boys. I frequent the Helsinki Couchsurfing group, where I have met loads of other people who share similar interests. I love to travel and look for new experiences when I am able to. I have travelled by myself a lot, but also enjoy travelling with friends & family. They are most important to me. I am grateful to have a partner that supports me in everything that I do. I like to have a good laugh with people & try to get around and do a variety of new activities. I believe that we are constantly learning & really appreciate what others have to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and show newcomers around Helsinki. Also to find a couch to crash on when I am travelling.

Interests

Watching a good acoustic cover band. Getting together with mates and having a good brunch or drinking wine at a good restaurant / bar.
I like to go running and take photos along the way of things I find interesting.
Currently my boys and I have a small project going where we are Graffiti spotting in Helsinki and taking pics of our favourites. We aim to host an exhibition in September.
I really miss the long sandy beaches in Australia, a good seafood buffet, maori bread in NZ, onsens in Japan, good sushi like I used to eat working in Tokyo, a good maori Haka that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, beautiful mountain peaks in the alps.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, PJ Harvey, Kylie Minogue, Prince, D'Angelo, Marilyn Manson, Amy Winehouse - Drum n Bass, Dancehall - don't mind a bit of live country music or acoustic when I'm in the mood for it.
Movies: Absolute fav is Bram Stoker's Dracula (any sort of film associated with Dracula really) - Love a good Zombie film - The Matrix - Hunger Games - movies set in the future
Books: Currently reading "The Translator" Nina Schuyler & to follow will be "Moth & Spark" Anne Leonard

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in Tokyo, Japan for 6 months in 2001. It was completely crazy. The lifestyle and places that I worked in were a real buzz for me. Loved the people, loved the mixture of traditional yet modern approach to life that the Japanese have to offer & met loads of awesome people while working there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Austria, Finland, Japan, New Zealand