Shortly after graduating from high school I moved out on my own for a year. I lived with two ecologists, a trumpet player, and a saxophonist. The experience brought me out of my introverted shell, and instilled a craving for new experiences as well as interactions and friendships. It's been a long time goal of mine to cycle around the world. This summer I'll be cycling the west coast and the mid west.

Also, here's a link to some of my art :) https://www.instagram.com/olive_on_earth/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel in tune with my frugality, meet new people, make some friendships, and learn.

Interests

Running, Hiking, Canoeing, Camping, Cycling, Roller skating ( four wheels.)
Art ( Sculpting, drawing, painting, upcycling , photography, film)
I love to read, some of my favorite topics are, but not limited to; Politics, psychology, history, sustainability, fiction, religions.

• arts
• photography
• education
• running
• politics
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• trumpet
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• camping
• communications
• teaching
• history
• psychology
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: ( Most recent ) Between the world and me, spirits rebellious, The manic logic of global capitalism, Reading Lolita in Tehran
My music taste fluctuates ( I try to find something I like in every genre,) but at the moment I can't get enough of : Brightblack morning light, Devendra Banhart, Dirty Beaches, Novos Baianos, Sufjan Stevens, Timber Timbre, Tim Maia, Anything that falls under the title of funk, World psychedelia, and mellow electronica.
My favorite film at the moment is Dog tooth. I also love Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Attenberg, Synecdoche New York, Todd Solondz, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well I sold my first piece of artwork at age 12.
I also created a mentorship program in my high school where older youth meet with young girls to open conversations on topics such as; self esteem, women's representation in the media, education, women's jobs, etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some stories from the road, good company, and maybe a personalized art piece, if you like.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States