**I just realized that all the couch requests I have been receiving did not arrive in my e-mail inbox! So I may have a very poor response rate but all this time I thought I was getting no requests! Sorry to have missed some great connections! :( **

ABOUT ME

I was born in Switzerland, grew up in Canada, and have lived in different parts of Canada, most of all Ontario. I have found a great home in Guelph, Ontario, where I am part of a vibrant community. I am a writer, dancer, theatre-maker at heart, and it is my goal to pursue these arts as a way of having my conversation with the world. I believe art to be very therapeutic and hope that people can access it as a way of growing their own self-expression, and that I can help people find this. I am very reflective, and often take a lot of time to think. Nature is my breathing place; I love mountain hikes and walks in the forest in great amounts. I am learning a form of dance called contact improv, which I think is a powerful way for people to connect authentically. In general I like to find ways in which people can find deeper connection and feel truly self-expressed in connection. This is a hope and intention that I bring to all the connections I make.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it is a great model for people who love travel and don't have a lot of money or want to find a way to connect with others to do so, and hopefully add value to their trip by making good connections.

Interests

Dance, theatre, writing, filmmaking, cooking, community building, hiking, gardening, green building, to name a few.

• arts
• writing
• singing
• film making
• dancing
• cooking
• modeling
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Antony and the Johnsons, Cocorosie, Elephant Revival, Great Lake Swimmers, Sultans of String, Lorena McKennit, Deep Dark Woods,

Books: The Poisonwood Bible, The curious incident of the dog in the nightime, The Alchemist,

Movies: Everything is Illuminated, Awakenings, I heart Huckabees, Ram Das: Fierce Grace, Blue is the Warmest Colour, The Royal Tenenbaums,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed die Schesaplana in Graubünden, CH. Fewf!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am learning and can share what I know about these things: cooking, self-expressive arts, meditation, community building, listening, organic gardening (still learning!), contact improv (dance)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, a rich perspective, singing together, I can teach you the basics of contact improv dance if that interests you, and...I'm sure there is more that will be emergent!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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