Gordana - an old soul with a young spirit. I seek wisdom and truth from new experiences and thought-provoking conversations. I'm kind of timid to continue writing about myself because the book I'm reading right now says how can we know ourselves if we haven't met ourselves. We're but a reflection of our parents, cultural up bringing, teachers, friends and family. I was born in former Yugoslavia. I like to call it that way because that's when the Balkan Peninsula was united. I was born during the civil Balkan war and feel highly encouraged to promote peace to the best of my abilities and knowledge, but you don't need deep knowledge to spread peace and love. I am the first person in my family to break all the traditional expectations of my life, I guess you can call me badass. My family and I immigrated to the U.S., which has helped me gain a unique perspective on life having two different world view lenses. I love life and learning about it and myself everyday. The rest can be known when you meet me in person and share my energy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing is this network of people that are open-minded and giving. It's a beautiful thing.

Interests

Life, Planet Earth, Mother Nature, being spontaneous, having no plans, being adventurous, exploring the unknown, developing new ideas, connecting with great souls, seeking enlightenment, finding the unbeaten path, snapping memories, acquiring new ways of thinking, lucid dreaming, developing the skill to still the mind, letting a pen flow on lineless paper, the power of laughter, alchemy of foods, sewing fabrics, reading good brain food, and fresh coconut water

• writing
• books
• dining
• meditation
• reading

Music, Movies, and Books

Waking Life, The Holy Mountain, Pan's Labyrinth, Samsara, Paris is Burning, Human, Big Fish

A wide array of music genres, from the swing jazz era to indie rock, from Little Richard to Queen, and Nina Simons to Head and the Heart

The Celestine Prophecy, Sapiens, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ten days silent meditation

Teach, Learn, Share

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Happiness, fun, good vibes, great food, and great experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, France, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Thailand, United States