DEAR, TRAVELERS!
Please, do not be afraid to take precautions with staying at a host's place, never be afraid to shoot a quick message to a past surfer to ask about their experience with the host and if they felt comfortable. Especially female identifying travelers. You can always send me a message if you want to ask about any prior hosts/surfers of mine :)

Here is a pre-written letter you can send to past surfers:

"Hi __(past surfer)__,

I had seen you had CouchSurfed at ___(host's name)__'s place in __(place/location)__, ________ in the past. I'm a solo traveler and just want to make sure I can trust this person and will be safe. Have they done anything while you were surfing with them that made you feel unsafe?

Thanks for your time! I hope to hear from you soon. Safe future travels. "

CURRENT MISSION

survive my whirlwind twenties (and come out half-alive)

EDIT: I survived and am very much alive :)

ABOUT ME

I smile a lot, think too much, love the company of other, enjoy alone time as well, keep a journal, love animals, love tea, small things make me happy, appreciative, love ideas and seeing inspiration in others. I enjoy listening to passionate souls, I pack some instruments around the apartment. love to draw, I am a very feeling type of person, spontaneous, always up for an adventure! And always striving to do things that are initially perceived uncomfortable. I want to expand.

These days, I often travel with my beloved partner, Josh, but make a point to travel alone because of how it forces me to grow.

I prefer to host folks that are coming through 3 nights minimum however I understand that sometimes you can be in a bit of a bind and need a place. If you send me a copy and paste message I will politely decline, it tells me you did not take the time to read through my profile. I love entertaining and having company that can expend cultural exchange :)

PHILOSOPHY

live simply, simply live

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couchsurfed and now I am ready to be on the other end of hospitality!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchcrashed:
Copenhagen, Denmark for four days
Malmo, Sweden for four days
Munich, Germany for four days
All around Italy for seven days
Switzerland for four days
Paris, France for nine days
Amsterdam for seven days
London, UK for five days
Tsbilisi, Georgia for five days
Miami, Florida for six days
Morelia, Mexico for a day
Oaxaca, Mexico for four days

Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of my heart!

Interests

So many! From art, to the technicality of brushstrokes, to poetry, to why we eat the way we do.... I think too much for my own good. I love listening to those that can provide deeper insight into topics I don't know much about.

• animals
• arts
• poetry
• drawing
• anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

Clockwork Orange, The Radio Dept., Beginners, Amelie, Broken Embraces, Acid Jazz, Trip-Hop, Shoegaze, Dream-pop, The Little Prince, The Velveteen Rabbit, Punk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Fibbed to my parents and took a summer (2012) couchsurfing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn how to whistle loud with my fingers, find patience in solitude, and to listen to my guts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

open minds and conversations and an occasional meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, South Korea, United States