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Overview

  • 13 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Finnish; learning French, German, Swedish
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • No occupation listed
  • Master of business, Master of psychology
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to get to know myself, other people and the world better

ABOUT ME

I have always been interested in languages and other cultures and would like to travel a lot. German as a language is very close to my heart: I spent half a year as an exchange student in Austria and fell in love with the country and the city, Graz. English I know quite well I think, haven't really been using it in a while though. In Finland it is obligatory to learn Swedish and I think I manage it quite well also. French is my weakest language, I would like to improve it, although I am a little scared to use it :) I am very keen on music: I have been playing the piano and guitar and take lessons in singing. Otherwise I like to dance and read and hang out with my friends and my boyfriend, all the usual staff. :) I am also into theatre and other art forms. Meditation is important to me.

PHILOSOPHY

I am trying to live my life to the fullest, listening to what I need in the current moment. In the future I hope to be able to help other people live their lives to the fullest as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting hopefully in the future, now looking for an apartment to form a community there near Helsinki, Finland. Surfing on couches when travelling myself. Attending events every now and then.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Good experiences here in Finland and abroad.

Interests

Music, art, nature, other people, good food..

  • arts
  • singing
  • dancing
  • dining
  • traveling
  • music
  • guitar
  • piano
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Let's just say I like many different genres of movies and music though it is almost like saying nothing at all :P

Books - the books of Jed McKenna, Anthony de Mello and Joanna Macy (to name but a few)have had a great impact on how I think about life (and death).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Meeting inspiring people, who have made me consider different perspectives to life. Gradually learning to let go of the need to control everything in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yes, do, all of them. Especially LEARN. Welcome the possibility of change.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Finland

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