First - I am NOT a supporter of Trump. He is destroying my country ;-(

Next, the important stuff: I am a very genuine and outgoing woman who is open to meeting people of all ages and philosophies. I always bring stories and a willingness to share them. And I will love to hear your life stories.

I enjoy talking about most things and want to meet new people and discover new places as often as I can. For me it's about connections. To people, to the world, to culture, to nature, to my inner self.

FYI:
I haven't hosted for quite a while because my apartment situation did not allow for it (though I have hosted a couple of people in the past few years).

I haven't surfed because I didn't travel abroad a lot since in the past decade and when I did travel, I stayed with friends -- though these friends were all made through Couchsurfing when they stayed with me years before!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on CS for the obvious reasons to meet people! Whether I'm hosting or meeting up with people here in New York or surfing and meeting up with people in other cities, CS is one of the most amazing things I have experienced in my life!

As a surfer, I look forward to getting to know my hosts (if they have time) and the culture of the country I am in. I'm tidy, quiet, respectful of the space, don't smoke, love pets and don't cook bug messy meals. I always clean up after myself. I am an independent travel so you don't need to hold my hand though I always appreciate tips on what to do in your city.

As a host, I do so to meet new people and also show that New York City is a friendly, amazing place. If you are only looking for a free place to stay with no cultural exchange, then I am not the host for you.

I like people who are genuinely interested in meeting new people and learning about other people's lives, perspectives and experiences.

I do not host people who do not use my name in the request or do not mention something about why they want to surf with me specifically.

It's very important that you are an independent traveler and wont wait for me to take you by the hand and show you around. Sometimes I wont be able to do that because of my schedule.

When I have time to spend, and I usually will, I enjoy walking around the city with my surfers and showing them places they may not otherwise know about. I like to go to some bars and for inexpensive but delicious meals. Long conversations about everything in life is the best part of couch surfing I've made many close friends over the years and couch surfing is changed my life for the better.

*** I only reply to people who have a profile filled out with lots of information and with a picture posted. If you have no references, I still might host you, but only if you have a lot of info posted and I think we have some things in common.***

I'm straight but don't care what your sexual orientation is. I'm a vegetarian, and I don't care what you eat - though I prefer that no meat be cooked in the kitchen. No need to offer to cook a meal for me (my kitchen is very small), but if you can treat for a meal, I wouldn't say no!

No smoking anything, thanks!

Interests

Interested in EVERYTHING. There is so much to learn in this world.
I love history, movies/TV, psychology, politics and more. An odd hobby of mine - I follow professional tennis. If you plan to come to the US Open in September, get in touch!

• culture
• books
• cooking
• vegetarian
• walking
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• backpacking
• history
• psychology
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Documentaries, independent films, classic movies, foreign films, thrillers/mystery, silly movies and sci-fi, stupid Hollywood blockbusters, pretty much anything as long as it's good!

Music: Wilco. Radiohead, Nirvana, Clash, Beck, Beethoven, Bowie, Billie Holiday, Beatles. Lots more.

Books: Mostly non-fiction. I love reading about history. Recently read books about Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Abe Lincoln and The Civil War, which are all helping me put some perspective on the horrible situation in America I am living through with the worst president that ever lived.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't want to diminish the importance of everything I have done by choosing one as "amazing". All experiences have value.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you are here, I can teach you everything about New York City. I've been here forever!!!

If I am in your country, just ask me and if I can teach you, I will!

Just don't ask me to teach you how to drive...I don't know how!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Humorous stories, meaningful conversations, my friendship.

I will treat you to a wonderful meal at a restaurant and if you like to drink wine, I will certainly buy a bottle for us to share over a long conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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