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Sacramento, California, United States
@Mirandamango
Membre depuis 2013
Simple farm girl at heart. I grew up on a farm, with nothing but fields and big open sky for 18 years. This means I am a bit shy and quiet at times, but can find joy in the smallest of things - like watching a caterpillar walk across a leaf or scratching a dog on the back. The past 12 years I lived "in town" (as we say in the countryside), and learned how to be less shy thanks to the karaoke and goth bars :) I worked in web design for 8 years, so learned about internet technology, and met many video gamers and science fiction enthusiasts along the way :) But still, I love to just sit outside and watch the sunset like I did when I was a kid with the big open fields :) These days I am traveling :) Traveled in Asia for 3 months with a good friend. Now am exploring Europe, sometimes on my own with a book and podcasts, sometimes with a new friend from the hostel :) (Español) Soy una simple chica de campo, pero gusto conocer nuevo personas y explorer nuevo lugares. Yo trabajé como un diseñador para 8 años y ahora estoy viajando para uno año. PHILOSOPHY He who seeks freedom sets fear aside, sets aside anger, and puts off desire. Truly that man is made free forever. (from Bhagavad Gita)
Intéressé(e) par Anime
Intéressé(e) par Bars
Courant en Anglais
En train d'apprendre Français
Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing
Sharing a meal and learning about life in your city :) I hosted a few couch surfers in California, and learned a lot from them :) They helped me to my city in a new way :)
Musique, films et livres
** BOOKS ** Currently reading: "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman Favorites: "Guards! Guards!" by Terry Pratchett "Strength in What Remains" by Tracy Kidder "The Laws of Simplicity" by John Maeda "Neuromancer" by William Gibson Comics by Harvey Pekar and Robert Crumb "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman "Sandman" by Neil Gaiman "Dune" by Frank Herbert "Sphere" by Michael Crichton ** MOVIES ** Cocoa Hook Ghost World Paprika ** TV SHOWS ** Star Trek Next Generation, Cosmos, Futurama, Avatar the Last Air Bender, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, Cowboy Bebop ** ART ** I love finding amazing street art around the world :) French comic artist Moebius (Jean Giraud) - fantastically surreal and dreamy landscapes and characters.
Une chose incroyable que j'ai faite
Stayed with a family in Kazakhstan, talked with them about robots, tried to talk to the nanny in Russian, and watched the baby learn how to walk :)
Enseigner, apprendre, partager
Practice speaking Spanish and French :). Learn about culture and life in your city. (Español) Quisiero practicar español por favor :) Quisiero apprender la vida en su ciudad. (Français) Je voudrais practique Français :) Je voudrais apprendre sur le vie a votre ville :)
Ce que je peux offrir à mes hôtes
Chocolates and gifts from afar :) I can also help cook and do dishes :) (Español) Hablo un poquito español, y estoy apprendiendo toda dia :) Puedo hablar en español con ti si esta tu lengua preferente.
Mes centres d'intérêt
** MUSIC ** Currently listening to: Childish Gambina, Stromae, and Jacques Brel (trying to practice French :) ) Favorites: Bomba Estereo, Fleet Foxes, Fever Ray, Covenant, La Femme, Gogol Bordello, Valerie June, Mastadon, The Knife, jazz, and folk and psychedelic music from 1960s and 70s Trained in piano and jazz improv ** DANCE ** I love dancing, but am a little out of shape since traveling :) I tried belly dancing with my karaoke sister, and met my boyfriend dancing at the goth club.