CURRENT MISSION

working in a human rights organization

ABOUT ME

Mmh, I´m spontaneous, curious, joyful, up for challenges, ready to throw myself into new situations, bit of a social butterfly, love the small interactions with random people on the street, that make life so pleasant, I´m intrigued by palm trees, the sea, sugar cane fields, spring, hitching on the back of a pick up truck, mangos, colourful markets, strolling around, poying, reading a book in the hammock, my bike. Sometimes, I´m a bit of a mess.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to expose myself or look for new challenges every now and then, because only that way you can learn. Normally, this starts with: "Where the f... did I get myself into here? How can I get out of it as soon as possible?", but it always has worked out so far, and it feels great to have made it. In general, I love life, and try to keep an eye open for the small things - be it the lilac blooming outside, a coffee with a friend, or some person holding open the door of the S-Bahn so that you can jump in at the last minute.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I think, to really get to know a place you have to meet some people from there that allow you to get a glimpse of their reality. I have had wonderful experiences of friends or people showing me around, opening their door for me, letting me peek inside their world, and I´m happy to give that further.

Interests

traveling, chilling in the hammock, climbing up maya pyramids, poying, hitchhiking, hiking, exploring markets, painting walls, playing tabletennis and badminton, foto exhibitions, huitchol arts, having friends over for brunch or dinner, campfires at the beach, riding my bike, grassroots stuff

• arts
• books
• human rights
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• rock climbing
• badminton
• hitchhiking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

- Gioconda Belli "The bewohnte Frau", Arundhati Roy "The God of Small Things", Milan Kundera
- "Das Leben der Anderes/The Life of the Others", "Babel" "Amores Perros", "Gegen die Wand", "Frida"
- Lila Downs, Llasa, Orishas, Van Morrison

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was out of it when I saw a bear while canoeing in the Canadian wilderness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Guatemala, India, Nepal

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Ireland, Mexico