HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I've been actively promoting it to friends who match what I think an ideal CSer should be - open, honest and fun. I respond to all requests and keep communication personal (when people have the same attitude, obviously). I've attended a few events already, and intend to keep doing it. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I've hosted a few people already and have surfed a couple of couches myself. I haven't recently been engaged in the community, but still feel a part of it.

I made an oath not to watch Hollywood productions ever again (just tired of spies, wars and cheesy love stories). I like all kinds of music, but Bon Iver is probably my favorite band. With reading, I go through periods when I read like 10 books non-stop, but can go a couple of months without opening any books. I read what friends recommend, basically.