Helllooooo! I'm Alisha. 🌟😄✨

I reckon: I'm bubbly, curious, positive, sensitive, silly. Only God can prank me....

I'm good at responding to other people's needs and the vibe around me, but I can also curate a mood! 💨

I love sinking my teeth into new projects and learning new skills.🚀

I'm from Melbourne, (Naarm) Australia with Italian and Spanish heritage and I'm really connected to my Italian roots.

I’m fully vaccinated with multiple boosters.

I do not accept any sexual or romantic advances for people I am couch surfing with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am extroverted, and I love to be around people who care about people.

I also like to learn about local culture from the locals themselves!

I want to hear from ☞☞☞ you what ☞☞☞ you think is important about your city, not just what the guidebooks say! 📓

Also... the locals know where to eat!!! 🍜🍲🍤

That being said, I like being alone. I'm very resourceful and happy to do my own thing if you're busy. No need to fuss over me! ❤️❤️❤️

Interests

I make artwork, 🎨 primarily sculptures with industrial materials, so I am handy and resourceful. 🛠️

You can check out my creations and learn more about my art on my website www.https://www.alishaabate.com/ and my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alishaabateart/ 📸

Professionally, I have a diverse background ranging from managing art galleries to working with different communities and social policy.🏛️

You can learn more about some of my work interests on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisha-abate/ 💼

I love going to art galleries, live music, staying active, being in nature🏞️ and playing on several sports teams in my spare time,🏀🏉 going to the gym, lounging in the sun, and surfing. 🌊

I enjoy being social, whether having a relaxed dinner, drinking with a friend, partying, meeting new people, and making good mates. 💞

• arts
• theater
• architecture
• contemporary art
• spas
• dancing
• environment
• cooking
• partying
• raves
• live music
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• history
• food
• lgbt
• social justice
• learning new things
• party
• comedy
• ai
• sculpture
• aboriginal culture
• construction
• drag
• hiking in nature
• robots
• urban design
• onsen
• queer culture
• technology and innovation
• karoke

Music, Movies, and Books

🎵I love seeing live music; many friends play in bands and DJs in Melbourne. I like a wide variety of music - local Melbourne sounds called 'jangle pop' like my mates Skink Tank, Ocean Party or local hip hop like Kaiit or my mate Ke'Ahn!

My profile on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/nosemilk1?si=N71h0z3bQguc3cQYHx1LLA

🎧I will truly listen to anything - I like hearing music from different cultures and different trends

📚 I'm a bit of a nerd and enjoy reading lots of non-fiction, including journal articles about art, architecture, cities, buildings, and various other topics I've print-screened and uploaded in my pictures (If you're interested).

🎬 I like to watch movies and TV shows to decompress, usually something trashy and lighthearted or well-rated on the letterboxed app

My profile on Letterboxd https://boxd.it/N7BR

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I had a breakup a while ago, so I turned the experience into a stand-up comedy routine and performed it!
🎤😅
It's good to do that ey?
up shit creek without a paddle.
but,
I do like jokes.

"good,"
- a boy I know

"the bar was really low but you were still funny,"
- a girl I know.

"yeah, naaah, good."
- a non-binary person I know.

This is the kind of commentary I have been receiving on my comedy.
😂 🤣
Yeah, so obviously, I want to give it another go.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach, learn, share—good politics.

Good politics is important, but applying it interpersonally and locally matters most to me in building strong communities.

Teach:
💻 How to use AI, organise your life with Google Calendar and other applications
💕❤️Events, community programs to support cohesion or increased health outcomes
🎉🎉 Goal setting!!! I can help you plan your goals and steps to achieve them!
🖼️ Knowledge and insights about contemporary arts and architecture
🔥 Artistic skills, particularly in sculpture with industrial materials, mig-welding, mould-making
🕸 Drawing movement, drawing negative space. 🌀🌀Finding your own style 🌀🌀
🍳 Cooking traditional recipes, especially those learned from my Nonna
🎨Interior design skills

When teaching is done well, it is about more than just imparting knowledge. It’s about empowering others, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for everyone to develop their skills, passions and connections.

This is especially important for those who may not have had the same opportunity for formalised education.

I value diverse forms of knowledge, especially those outside the educational institution.
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Learn:
🌋Local history, particularly Industrial History, First Nations, and Queer Histories
🛕Important Architecture!!!
🔮 Must visit community centres and community-run events
🌀Contemporary art galleries (especially artist-run spaces) and events
🍿🍣🍱 The best local locations to eat!!
🌍Good local spots and hidden gems near the places I'm staying
🥾 Hiking and camping locations
🌱 Must-see nature spots 🍃🌸

Learning is a constant for me.

I'm a nerd at heart.

I am forever curious, exploring new ideas and continuously expanding my perspectives.

I really believe that through learning, we grow as individuals and collectively as a community.
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Share:
🌄 Enthusiasm for nature and outdoor activities
📖 Reading separately - together, local experiences and cultural exchanges.
😊 A positive, fun, and engaging vibe.
🌈 Art projects and collaborative creative endeavours.
🍽️ Meals and the pleasure of cooking together.

Sharing can involve multiple things, such as:
experiences,
skills
knowledge
time

It can require different amounts of time to feel comfortable giving and receiving. Send me a message if you have any expectations of things to share otherwise we can keep it relaxed!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to give you space and do my own thing to relax a bit, or see the local sights!

Keeping you company with good chat, funny, light-hearted banter, or deep conversations would also be cool.

I am happy to chip in as you see fit.

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

If you want more of a formal volunteering exchange check out my skills on linkedin or world packers!

In the past while traveling I have done interior design and styling advice! It was very fun in Tokyo and Varkala (India)!

Whether you need help with color schemes, furniture placement, or selecting the perfect decor pieces, I can guide you in creating a space that’s both beautiful and functional.

I love working with different styles and making sure your space feels personal and comfortable to your unique taste and style.

If you're looking to add that extra touch to your home, I'm happy to provide ideas and help you make the most of it! 🏡✨

🥩🥣🥢🥦🥡🥥🍘🍚🍛

If you supply the ingredients I can cook for us.

If I'm traveling with Shannen, you're in luck as he is a professional chef!! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳

🥫🥨🥪🥟🌭🌮🌯

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, China, England, Fiji, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia