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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
@MARGSE
Member since 2010
CURRENT MISSION Become a recovering perfectionist and pursue topics I find interesting ABOUT ME Chocoholic who must travel. I proudly serve on the board of an environmental non-profit powered by volunteers and has the metrics to show its impact. Lately, I’ve started to learn to play the ukelele and have volunteered on farms to learn how to milk goats, make cheese, and tend to various animals. In the past, I’ve gone to my local Couchsurfing group's gatherings; traveled with and befriended other CSers; and gone to a couple of Couchcrashes. Nowadays, I try to connect with local CSers when I travel. PHILOSOPHY Be curious. Seek out rich experiences. Don’t behave like a jerk face.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Fluent in English
Learning French
1 Vouch
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Being rooted in community is important to me, and I am happy to say that I’ve made connections and found community in places far from home through Couchsurfing. When I travel, I want a more meaningful experience where I really get a sense of a place’s character and connect with the people who make it so.
Music, Movies, and Books
Books •Atomic Habits •Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Music •Serenade for Strings in E •Adagio for Strings •Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor •Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis •Handel Movies •The Lion in Winter •My Fair Lady •Bend It Like Beckham •Babe •10 Things I Hate About You •Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory •Penelope
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Most amazing thing done: I spent 28 days in the Pisgah National Forest doing an Outward Bound course that consisted of hiking, rock climbing, whitewater canoeing, and running. Most amazing thing seen: Denali National Park in Alaska
Teach, Learn, Share
I would like to learn how to row in a scull, improve my yodeling, become more comfortable playing ukelele chords, Irish dance, sail, actually go through the step-by-step process of making good wine, build a boat, shear a sheep, and paint. I'm pretty good at making cake and desserts in general, so I can share my knowledge regarding that. I can yodel.
What I Can Share With Hosts
If the ingredients are available, I could make an NC classic Atlantic Beach pie. I could also do a chocolate chess pie, but I haven’t found a crust that I like best with it. If you struggle with baking, I’m a semi-decent baker. I’m happy to go through a recipe and make something with you. If you have questions about a step or ingredient, I can answer the question to the best of my knowledge and/help you find an answer.
My Interests
I care about preventing climate change, reducing waste, and repurposing/upcycling things. I enjoy thrifting to lessen the ecological backpack of what I consume and have become more interested in learning about native plants. I’m discerning about chocolate, food, and coffee. I enjoy visiting museums, hiking, getting to really know an area, and connecting with folks who live there. I have also enjoyed ecstatic dance when I get to attend sessions.
