CURRENT MISSION

Reconnect with my hometown and the great people in it.

ABOUT ME

You might say I'm a passionate person who values laughter, smiles, small talk and deep discussions. I try to practice what I preach; that is, a healthy and balanced life, living to the fullest, valuing diversity, acceptance and not taking yourself too seriously!

I like fun things: trying new sports, great music, comedy, outdoorsy stuff
I like serious things: politics, human rights, equity, environmental sustainability, spiritual fulfillment, peace and reconciliation
I like tasty things: Cooking, eating, drinking (in moderation)
I like sharing things: my food, my house, my friends, my experiences, my perspectives (are any of these things really MINE??)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined CS a looonnnnng time ago, when is was pure and fresh. People really got it back then. It's changed, we all know that, but I think it can still be a great tool to help people share and learn and experience the thrill of connecting with others.

I've surfed in India, Cambodia, Mozambique, Brazil and Canada and have hosted in Saskatoon and Halifax.

One of the best ways to stay interested and connected to your city is to show it to someone. It prevents you from taking it for granted and it keeps you doing fresh things.

Interests

Everything.

• human rights
• dining
• seafood
• cooking
• vegetarian
• meditation
• drinking
• politics
• music
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Island by Aldous Huxley, For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemmingway, Ishmael by Daniel Quinn, Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh, Siddhartha, Shantaram

Xavier Rudd, Ben Harper, John Butler Trio, Broken Social Scene, Iron and Wine, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Antibalas, Mr. Something Something, The Cat Empire, Paul Simon, Fleet Foxes, Budos Band, Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti, Ben Caplan,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everyday is amazing if you look at it that way.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can discuss meditation practices and techniques and tell you if that herbal supplement your taking really has any evidence behind it. I can share a little from my experiences in health care around the world and working within marginalized groups. I'll show you how to throw a flick with an ultimate frisbee if the weather's nice or a snowman if the snow is fresh. And of course, we can get down to some serious talks about cooking vegetarian cuisine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories
Laughs
Home cooked vegetarian or seafood meals
Meditation

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Argentina, Cambodia, Cuba, India, Malawi, Mozambique, Peru, Swaziland, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada

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