I'm actually a Couchsurfing veteran :) I was on here since 2008 and got to be both a host and a surfer domestically and abroad until about 2012, when I left NYC. I was born in Moscow, went to school in Philly, lived in Vail, Colorado, grew up in New Jersey, and 5 years ago I moved to San Francisco. I've been living in Cali ever since, and I love it. In all my travels and many moves, this place feels like home. It's been a while, but I'm finally at a point where I can feed my travel bug again - I'm so excited to meet you!

On my day to day I work supporting nonprofits all over the country, and I'm very dedicated to my work. Besides that, I'm addicted to coffee, ashtanga yoga, nature, and wine. I love biking, hiking, climbing, surfing... anything that gets me outside, active, and in a state of play. I'm a very unprolific artist, which I'd like to change!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My 4 years of Couchsurfing were some of the most incredible, enriching experiences I've ever had! I made many good friends that I stay in touch with to this day. I regret I deleted my profile, and am really looking forward to making that magic happen again. To connect with people around the world and share an appreciation for our world and our lives with each other!

Interests

• dancing
• yoga
• motorcycles
• painting
• hiking
• surfing
• sailing
• ecology
• entrepreneurship
• art
• sustainability
• biking
• climbing
• ashtanga
• nonprofits
• mushroom hunting

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Power of Habit, anything by Robert Anton Wilson.
Music: I'm a sucker for psytrance, don't tell anyone! Actually I realized I love any genre that starts with "psychedelic", whether it's psychedelic trance, psychedelic rock, psychedelic breaks, etc. etc. As long as it's good... I like it. A good rhythm does wonders :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I saw the total solar eclipse on Easter Island in 2010.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a bit of a jack of all trades, master of none. I work in tech, so there's that. I also have a background in marketing and user research. I could teach you how to cook, too?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am famous for my nutritious and oh-so-delicious desserts! I've also heard I'm a joy to have around. I usually don't bite, so I won't share rabies ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Ecuador, England, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Turkey, United States