Hi! We recently had a roommate move out. We're looking for a temporary roommate to share the costs of rent and our space. We have a twin bed available in a shared room with a girl. We would like to find someone who will respect each of us and share the space without drama.
Our rate would be 70/week, or 10/night. I know this website is for free stays, but we're all on a budget. The bed you'd be staying in is one that is normally occupied by a fourth paying roommate, and we can't afford to not have that person's contribution to rent. Sorry. But it's super cheap!
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We are 420 friendly, however any smoking must happen outside. We would prefer to keep other drug and alcohol use at a minimum; a glass of wine or a beer is OK, but we're not into people getting wasted or partying here.

Our home is a cozy two bedroom apartment, which currently has three people living here. Two guys share a room, and the open bed is with a lady. We would prefer a female roommate for this position.

Our apartment is located across the street from a Safeway grocery store, and we have bus stops for the 9 and 75 nearby.. We're located in inner Se Portland, about 4 miles from downtown and 1.5 miles south of Hawthorne.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We're on here to meet new friends!
we decided to list our extra twin bed here instead of craigslist because
1) we want someone temporary, because we're moving this summer.
2) we love travelers!
3) we're looking to share rent costs.
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The cost is $10 USD /night or $70 USD /week (which is how much it costs for all of us, too).
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If you have questions please ask :)
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Interests

Michelle:
I'm a caregiver, an organized & kind person. I stay at home most of the time because I have been blessed with chronic lyme disease, yay. But I'm happy & friendly. I used to speak french pretty well (but I'm rusty now)... I really like card games and scrabble. I play guitar which I could teach you if you're interested! For those who care, I'm an INFJ.
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Gary:
He works at a grocery store and is a writer. He's from California, likes biking and he speaks Spanish. Wants to teach English in Costa Rica. Really kind guy, friendly and he makes a lot of puns.
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Jay:
He works as a caregiver and likes to be very creative, active and spiritual. Biking..hiking. Nice guy. Likes to cook.
Spins poi and does firespinning.. Has a bachelor's in gender studies and philosophy. For those who care, Jay's an ENFP.
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• cats
• writing
• cooking
• paleo diet
• reading
• knitting
• drawing
• hiking
• learning languages
• biking
• organic gardening
• card games
• table games
• organizing

Music, Movies, and Books

Gary likes game of thrones and firefly.
Jay likes sci fi books, gender studies books and many movies.
Michelle likes call the midwife, chick flicks, documentaries, retro movies like back to the future, many other things too.
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We do NOT own a tv or WiFi.
Although we do live next door to safeway, a grocery store with Wi-Fi, and we live 1.5 miles south of the Belmont library and north of the Woodstock Library.
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One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Michelle helped someone in their last three months of living by being a hospice caregiver.
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Jay just biked 80 miles to/from Bagby Hotsprings.
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Gary traveled to costa Rica. And is preparing for the Seattle to Portland bike trip.
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Jay and Michelle are SIBLINGS, and are both trying to cure themselves from digestive illnesses.

Teach, Learn, Share

We can teach!
About our lives,
Share our conversations about gender norms and society
Gut bacteria
How to spin Poi or fire
Listening and communication
Writing/ editing stories
How to knit
Tarot cards
How to do long distance bike trips
Or just company for biking
How to play guitar
English
Portland native info

We can learn! About you. .. and anything you're interested in.

In our 2 years of home-sharing thus far, We've learned that communication is super important. And so we've had a lot of success with making arrangements that work for everyone! :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't have the ability to travel right now. But of I were the traveler, I would love to help with housework, cooking, babysitting, gardening, grocery shopping, homework, helping with anything really. I'm a great knitter and I play guitar, and I could teach both those things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, England, France, Guatemala, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica