I traveled my entire 20’s under the alias FLO and Tome (a book of many books) as a musician/story teller/puppeteer & seeing the world (48 states and 12 countries). I learned a lot about holistic wellness, spirituality, community, gardening and music. As of recently I’ve taken my 30’s to integrate it all and further refine myself into adulthood. Since then I’ve gotten into, event production/planning/coordinating, marketing, painting, sewing, dj’ing, handy skills, and teaching art. I feel like came here to grow/be a positive influence in this world and fully embrace being a forever student. I like to believe that we all have the potential to teach one another.

To further see my artistic work find me on instagram:
@alchemeades

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

“A wise man sees life through the eyes of the many while the fool only sees through his own”. Empathy, connection, like we’re all different forms of one being experiencing the many different versions of life to truly understand what it is “live”. I've surfed and hosted, I’ve told stories, Ive listened, the memories, the lessons the connections we make, are really what matter to me and I welcome everyone I meet with an open mind / heart and respect. I believe This expands my / our consciousness.

Interests

Making Art, Sewing, Graphic & Fashion Design, Playing music, Singing, Dancing, Events & Marketing, Meditation. Travel, Culture, Food, New people places and experiences.

• arts
• culture
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• beer
• meditation
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

I mainly play acoustic (piano, ukulele, lil mandolin/banjo) and play anything from Gypsy jazz, folk, blues, reggae, lil r&b and even bluegrass, play covers from the Beatles to sublime. I listen to such a large variety from EDM, 60’s-90’s classical, jazz, old time, emo alt punk metal, ambient, cumbia, the list goes on. Books? I LOVE Reading/learning and usually gravitate towards mind expanding / self development/ psychology (I try not to be a book hoarder but on occasion it happens. With movies, I’m more of a fan of sci-fi and fantasy, Some of my favorite movies are willow, fifth element, the matrix, Scott pilgrim but grew up on black and white / 80’s/90’s movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hopped a freight train and Hitchhiked a sail boat

Teach, Learn, Share

When I travel, I teach private painting parties so I’d be happy to teach you as well. I also give music lessons. Healing/massage. Help people with handyman projects, share Meditation techniques, Would love to learn more about whatever you’re passionate about.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Live Music, Stories of my travels, philosophical conversations, books and movie suggestions, cooking a meal, cleaning up/washing dishes

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, United States

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