In love with this thing called Europe, its people, diverse cultures and languages... And would love to be able to travel back in time to the beginning of the XXth century, back to a time when culture and ideas were looked upon as morals and bigger than politics and mass media.

Attached to books, music, tea, walks, talks, silence.

Amazed by others, and keen on introspection.

Mostly work hospitality jobs, and wander around aimlessly... Though very much enjoying working for a bookstore right now.

I would say I am nothing special, which has good sides and boring ones at the same time.

I trust my gut, and so far I have had no reason to turn to taking more rational decisions.

I can be the life of the party sometimes, but it is quite rare.I need a lot of time on my own to enjoy social contact, but when the feeling's good I'm more than happy to spend time with friends, and I can be quite talkative as well as a good listener, I hope! I'm someone who craves deep connection with others... And feel the need to observe a lot, in silence if need be!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been on CS on and off for a bit now and have only had good or amazing experiences so far. I don't want to use it for accommodation only, I'm here to meet people and experience different lifestyles.
It's also a way for me to reduce carbon footprint. We can share what we already have.
You can also find me on Host a Sister (FB group), my name there is Kat Astrophe. I'm also on trustroots :)

Interests

music : I'm especially keen on folk metal, punk, traditional music from all over the world, rock and hard rock...
am really eager to discover new sounds, although I wouldn't dare saying that I have eclectic taste ^^

books : I love reading novels, plays, poetry and history books , and although I've been reading a lot of Russian literature lately I'm not a Putin lover at all. Like 0%. I support Ukraine (and will not hear otherwise).

food : not a huge fan of super processed things with a lot of sugar in them, but I'm willing to try anything, especially foreign dishes. No meat though.

Very much fond of languages and grammar...

• literature
• languages
• cinema
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Klaus Nomi, Oratnitza, Patti Smith, Korpiklaani, Arkona, Janis Joplin, Tautumeitas, Shaman, Alyona Alyona, Nine Treasures, Metsatöll, Teräsbetoni, Jinjer, Jimi Hendrix (no specific order)
...

Books/writers I love :
Kalevala
Just Kids by Patti Smith
Beggars of life : autobiography of a hobo by Jim Tully,
Master and Margarita by Mikhaïl Bulgakov,
My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent,
Ivo Andric,
Serhiy Zhadan
Svetlana Alexievitch

...

Films :
I pugni in tasca
Accatone
West Side story
Leto
Aki Kaurismaki's films are amongst my favourite
Wim Wenders - Paris Texas
Lola - Jacques Demy
Agnès Varda...
+ French new wave and Italian neorealism in general
...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

lived with my amazing grand-mother for a few months until she passed away in 2023. Sometimes, there is beauty as well as sadness in death, and a lot of strength involved.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to learn how to recognise edible plants,tie knots, sew clothes, make fire without a lighter...

Honestly I'm very curious so when someone talks about something they're crazy about I'll want to try it.
If I see passion in your eyes I will want to know what causes such passion.
And if you speak Finnish and/or Estonian... Please say hi, I want to learn :D (I do know some Finnish - granma was from there).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good listener if we're on the same wave length. We can go for a walk, have some food, read side by side... or just be silent. If you have long hair, I can brush it. Honestly!!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France