Hello! I am a whimsical 27 year old spirit from Chicago. I feel deeply connected to animals and children, my work experience is primarily centered around teaching and learning from autistic children; I am grateful for any opportunity to cultivate and nurture sensitivity as a form of healing. In addition to music, I studied philosophy and literature as well as a bit of French, Spanish, and Arabic -- I would like to explore and deepen my proficiency in other languages. In my spare time, I enjoy writing music, watercolor, dance, and leaving a trail of paper cranes around my city.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am currently looking to move to the northeast and am looking for different communities to become a part of. I'm planning a trip and would love to find affordable ways to travel and breathe in new scenery with locals. I recently returned from a trip to Morocco where I lived with a friend, whom I met studying languages online, and I had a wonderful experience with him and his family -- I now feel less reserved to try couch surfing and meeting others online.
I am also eager to learn more sustainable ways of living and supporting the earth in a balanced and environmentally conscious way. I hope to learn more about indigenous cultures and their relationship to the earth and surrounding ecosystems as a form of preservation. I look forward to immersing myself in different cultures, languages, and ways of being!

Interests

• origami
• dance
• watercolor
• composing music

Music, Movies, and Books

Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Brahms (deep love of classical), Arooj Aftab, Etella, Eivor, Novo Amor, Hailaker, Enya, Mon Rovia, Anna Setton, Aurora, Blanco White, Saint Levant
Alias Grace, The Goldfinch, The Book Thief, The Night Circus, Beloved, The Brothers Karamazov, The Stranger, The Little Prince, The Tenth of December, Miss Rumphius, Water for Elephants
Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have transcribed music from my dreams. I also tend to befriend mosquitos (which is perhaps a less popular answer but I think equally nice).

Teach, Learn, Share

I am continuously looking to immerse myself in different forms of nonverbal communication (many of which I've learned from my work with autistic children). I am happy to share what I've learned. I am also currently studying archetypal analysis in fairy tales and dream patterning and would love to discuss. I can also help teach musical composition and improvisation as well as tiny origami.
I have recently become more interested in exploring different forms of energy and sound healing as well as water therapy (mostly in my quest for ethical autism supports). I would love to learn about others' experiences with different forms of healing, communication, and reconnection with ourselves.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to help with cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and any little crafts you may be embarking on be it music, art, or writing.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, England, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Morocco, United States