CURRENT MISSION

to be gentle with the earth, to learn from it, and then pass on to others

ABOUT ME

well i grew up in england, and after travelling for a while living in spain, ireland, london, i have now settled for the time being in scotland. but woudl like to see and experience more of the world still.
i'm an artist, i paint and sculpt in clay..i love clay! but also write, short stories and performance poetry. love cooking.. and trying out dishes of all types, i believe we can save the world if only we could everyone to sit down together for massive paella!

PHILOSOPHY

be gentle with the earth, it was not given to you by your parents it was loaned to you by your children.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

my aim to is to help to bring comunities together. i do projects where i can offer my expertise in education and community development.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i have had a great experience couch surfing. i have met so many lovely amazing people that have become good friends. Its a great thing to share and do and meet others in this world. its all about intercultural dialogue!

Interests

FILM, alternative and short film, world cinema.. and documentarys.. but also hollywood and bollywood..from time to time.
I perform slam poetry where ever i can. so far i have performed at teh Edinburgh festival, wicker man fest, and on the streets of new york city, DC's bus boy and poets and U street venues as smithsonian folklife festival.
i love cooking with passion,
and of course eating with passion
drinking nice wine with gentle persuasion..
painting, art in general.. clay..
storytelling..
seeing and meeting new people..

• arts
• poetry
• performing arts
• festivals
• education
• human rights
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• painting
• surfing
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

the lost boys,Favouritie Movie
Siddatha =, favourite book
benjamin zephaniah favourite poet
Bob marley-- MY gaurdian angel!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i have brushed an elephants teeth.. and given them a bath..

Teach, Learn, Share

i am interested in peace studies and peace and non violent social movements.. socialism.. politics, history,
i trained as an art teacher but work on human rights education programmes through intercultural dialogue..