**Hosting only EMERGENCY SURFERS** ~~ If you have met unfortunate circumstances with a host who has mistreated you, made you feel uncomfortable in any way, asked you to leave, or kicked you out, and you are not in a financial position to find an emergency room somewhere at a hostel, do reach out. We can host you for one to two nights while you find your feet and try to establish a more positive place to stay.

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Sarah May, local Melbournian, a bit ratty, a bit quirky, a bit seclusive, a bit spontaneous.

Studying an arts undergrad at Monash.

Working at Lune Croissanterie: making coffee, boxing pastries, entertaining toddlers.

My partner and I are currently working on a plan to host sustainably and long-term, but we live in a one-bedroom and there's not much space. For now only hosting emergency surfers stuck in a pickle who fear for their safety. Hit me with a request and I will try to respond ASAP.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like the philosophy that most people have what you need, and can share that. In the case of homes, I prefer living around people and sharing stories, energy, and encouragement. Also food. xx

Interests

Learning languages in new ways.

Urbanism of all kinds.

All things chocolate and coffee, including where the beans grow and economic avalanche.

Talking about music from a distance.

Storytelling, especially retelling arthouse films to unassuming people. For instance , a French film about a prostitute who seduces and takes in homeless man out of lonely desperation.

• chocolate
• coffee
• drinking
• anime
• traveling
• rock climbing
• languages
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

There are a lot of movies and books that have inspired me and changed who I am.

Eating Animals, Jonathon Safran | Deep Nutrition, Catherine Shanahan | Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon

The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice | Hungry Ghosts, Anne Berry | The Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini | Honour, Elif Shafak | The Day of the Triffids, John Wyndham

Steven Wilson | Opeth | Hanggai | Silverchair | Queens of the Stone Age | Audioslave | Porcupine Tree | Apocalyptica | The Cure | Caravan Palace | Danny Elfman | die Ätze | Einstürzende Neubauten | Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
| Hiroyuki Sawano

Attack on Titan | Darker Than Black | Blue Excorcist | My Hero Academia | Fullmetal Alchemist +

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I handmade pizza and was applauded by three Italian couchsurfers staying over. It felt so rewarding to cook delicious food appreciated by others.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share travel stories as I'm sure you could. I can also give you insider information on where to get the best cakes , coffee and pastries in Melbourne.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories. Food. Bed. Time. xx

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Hong Kong, Netherlands

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