CURRENT MISSION

To use my powers for good!

ABOUT ME

I was born on April Fools Day in Baltimore, Maryland and that says a lot about a lot. I recently asked a friend and former roommate how she would describe me and she says I am fearless, quirky, inquisitive, unique, genuine.

PHILOSOPHY

Feist: "We'll collect the moments one by one, I guess that's how the future's done"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am very new to Couch Surfing, but am open to meeting up with anyone visiting the DC, Baltimore, Annapolis areas.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I will let you know!

Interests

Favorite interests include roadside attractions, thrift stores and hand-me-downs, the history of consumer culture, the outdoors, folk art, the reducing and reusing parts of the cycle, typography & hand lettering, jogging, craftism, volunteerism, and sense of place.

I work as a graphic designer at a small design studio in Silver Spring where we deal exclusively with non-profit organizations. You can see my personal design portfolio at www.heybattabatta.com!

• arts
• culture
• design
• graphic design
• thrifting
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I can never get enough of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Rolling Stones always can get me going and I do think Malcolm Gladwell is a great read.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was able to witness the joy of community and openness at the Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advoacy's covered dish supper (look 'em up!)

Teach, Learn, Share

If you focus on the things you want to avoid, you'll be able to find them around every corner

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, United States