Hello!

*insert random sentence about passion for travel here* My name is Natalie. I'm 29, fun-loving a little quirky and a life-long learner. I can never say no to a night of dancing or a good pastry! I live boldly and with intention. I want to take everything in and live a FULL LIFE of genuine human interactions, make memories to last a lifetime and experiences to look back on with a smile and a warm fuzzy in my heart.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm new to it, but excited to get my feet wet!

I believe it is important to remember that sometimes we meet a person for a couple of weeks, days, hours, minutes or even seconds. If we don’t give ourselves the opportunity to listen/talk to that person we will never know how much knowledge that person could have brought into our lives.

Interests

• street art
• dancing
• coffee
• live music
• history
• political science
• language exchange
• art
• social justice
• meeting people
• learning new things
• local food
• community development
• artivism

Music, Movies, and Books

Some current picks:

Books: Women Who Run with Wolves, The Alchemist, Succulent Wild Woman, A People's History of the United States, Stargirl, Le Petit Prince, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe
Movies: A Very Long Engagement, Call Me By Your Name, too many documentaries to list!
Music: soul, bachata, hip-hop, indie/blues/funk

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sneaking into Lebron James' NBA championship party in Vegas and meeting him
Drinking hot mulled wine walking around Montmartre while it started snowing on Christmas!
Nearly dying on the cliffs of Cinque Terre with three of my crazy friends
Riding on the back of a moto through the streets of Phnom Penh with 3 other people (all on the same moto)

Teach, Learn, Share

Language exchange, latin and swing dancing...I feel as though I have a little bit of knowledge about a lot of things! I am a life time learner and always willing to share what I know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My friendship first and foremost. A comfortable couch in Seattle if you come to visit! And if I can find the ingredients I can make you my family's award-winning lasagna :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States