Hey there, I'm Olympia.
I'm currently a teacher, living in Seattle, WA.
My interests include language and education, cultures and art. I love acrylic painting, cooking, and learning.
I think mutual respect is one of the greatest things people have to offer one another.
I speak French and Spanish apart from English, and I'm always looking to learn another language!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on here because I love traveling and learning. (period)

Other than that, it's because I've had great experiences so far, and would love to get involved more, as it can be a great way to explore new places, travel, and meet new people while building community and getting rid of the limitation that financial resources tends to place on the idea of traveling the world.
**I joined Couchsurfing not to find people to party with, (I'm typically a quiet and serious person) but people to learn from, laugh with, get to know, and share experiences with.

Interests

Travel is my passion, because it allows me to experience language, culture, and food.
Healthy living and healthy lifestyles.
Being from the Pacific Northwest, I love all things outdoors.
I commute by bike a lot, love swimming and hiking.
Fine arts: acrylic painting, drawing/sketching with graphite, impressionist art, modern art.

• arts
• sketching
• cooking
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Haim. Ellie Goulding. Gwen Stefani. Fleetwood Mac.
Movies: The Road Home. Steel Magnolias. Eat Drink Man Woman. How to Marry A Millionaire.
Books: Don Quijote de la Mancha. Bible. Solibo Magnificent. Beatrix Potter.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snorkeled to Laurent Valere's underwater sculpture of Mama d'lo in St. Pierre, Martinique (with the artist himself), which lies beneath an active stratovolcano, Mount Pelee.

Teach, Learn, Share

Constantly love learning languages, and continuing my education.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences, of course, and my passion for learning, cooking, art, and language.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Dominica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Martinique, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, United States