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Lief F.

Kelston, Auckland, New Zealand

@LDFRIEDRICHS

Member since 2011

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things I want to check out: -quirky offbeat attractions -cool art -yummy food -bizarre historical places -beautiful nature spots -weird unique events ABOUT ME I like to create, adventure, and savor the simple things. I'm also an "Interesting extrovert stuck inside a complicated introvert" (borrowed the phrase from a friend). I've worked with crafts, plants, machines, people, food, and most recently buildings. I guess I like a little bit of everything. PHILOSOPHY Life is what it is. I also believe in honesty, tolerance, and compassion. Instagram: http://instagram.com/leif2181

Lifestyle

Interested in Art

Interested in Dining out

Interested in Foodie

Fluent in English

Why I'm on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Hosting when it's possible, meeting up with folks and staying with hosts (mostly through my partner's account). COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I have recently stayed with hosts around Europe.

About

structural engineer (buildings)

University of Washington

Exeter, New Hampshire

Music, Movies, and Books

FAVORITE FILMS: Spirited Away Any Miyazaki-style films V for Vendetta (it got me through a weird time in my life and feels oddly relevant)

References

One Amazing Thing I've Done

-Started a permaculture garden -made a ceramic dinner set -lived, travelled, and worked with 10 random people for 6 month volunteer program across US -dropped out of an elite liberal arts college, went back to school for engineering -turned my car into a political statement, then into pop-art. -biked 10 miles into the mountains in rain, soaked in hot springs, biked back in snow -took a spontaneous trip to a state park that was on fire, stayed at a hidden beach campsite -churned credit cards to travel around the US -turned down a great job offer to couchsurf and meet new people -worked remotely while living/traveling in Australia and New Zealand -became an expat (thanks NZ for the residency)

Teach, Learn, Share

I've worked and travelled, lived in different cities and tried and failed at many things. I can share a life (kind of) outside of the consumer matrix

What I Can Share With Hosts

A moment in time, maybe a meal or tea. Happy to talk about life, politics, or hobbies. Let's go to one of your favorite places. I am easygoing and happy to run around the city or hang at your place.

My Interests

Nature, intellectual discussions, philosophy/ethics, the big picture, a good laugh, spontaneity, helping others, low budget travel, walking around cities aimlessly, hiking, opening up to strangers and vice versa, new connections, new places, new adventures