I grew up in the DR Congo and lived in other countries when I was young before I came to the US. I went to UNC Greensboro for my Bachelor's degree and decided stay in Greensboro because I've grown to love this authentic small city feel. I haven't done much traveling since I've been out of college and hope to change that in the future.

I enjoy meeting people, sharing new experiences, exploring new places, finding new inspirations, and learning how to grow things.

PHILOSOPHY

"To live a creative life, we must loose our fear of being wrong."

"The golden rule asks you to look into your own heart, discover what gives you pain, and then refuse under any circumstance whatsoever to inflict that pain on anyone else." - Karen Armstrong

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I haven't used Couchsurfing before but have heard positive and inviting stories and hope that would be my experience in the future.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
If you are ever visiting Greensboro or Triad area in NC for whatever reason, you are more than welcome to stay at our place!

Interests

Outdoors: hiking, running, the mountains, growing plants, camping and putting away my cell device in order to sock in the natural world.
People: I love collaborating, exchanging ideas and knowledge, preparing and enjoy good meals, listening to stories, music and good conversations.

My interests also include mindfulness, politics, science, painting, natural light photography, live music, craft beer, styling, local festivals, animal welfare, vegetarianism and activism.

• animals
• photography
• illustrations
• coloring
• festivals
• dancing
• animal welfare
• wine
• cheese
• beer
• vegetarian
• vegan
• running
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• business
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Folk, Indie, Rock, Electronics, Blue grass, Congolese hip-pop

Radio Shows : Radio Lab podcats, This American Life, The Car Talk, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Science Friday and All Things Considered. Listening to public radio enriches my car experience.

Books: One Hundred Years of Solitude-Marquez, The Handmaid's Tale-Atwood, Americanah, Better Angels of our Nature, The Circle, What is the What, Waking Up - Sam Harris and many more. I enjoy both fiction and non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Learning photography on my own and seeing my skills flourish over the years until I could start up my own business. The experiences I've had while seeing a world of people through my lenses as a wedding and portrait photographer has been an incredible and I've never been so gratified to see something I created come alive.

Teach, Learn, Share

I LOVE sharing skills and knowledge and learning from others as well. I can teach you how to make Congolese beignets, garlicky hummus, conversational phrases in Lingala, and making water color botanical illustrations. I also enjoy dancing with people!

I enjoy an arrangement of candle lit, wine/crafted beer, conversations and delicious collaborated meal. (We can try a new vegan/vegetarian together!)

What I Can Share with Hosts

How to make a heavenly vegan/vegetarian (if you like feta cheese) sandwich TO DIE FOR with avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, cranberries and more! And how to make a sweet potato vegan muffins.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, France, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, France, United States