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Chicago, Illinois, United States
@valerieholdahl
Member since 2013
All things ~arise~exist~and expire~ ABOUT ME Graduated college as a psychology major and double minor in criminal justice and sociology. Some interests I have are social justice, sustainability, organizational psychology, pop culture, gender, and feminism. I am originally adopted from Russia and grew up in Portland, Oregon since I was three years old. Currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. Studying to become a prosthetic technician. PHILOSOPHY Buddhist mindfulness/spirituality intertwined with sustainability and social justice. Vague and broad...I know ;)
Interested in Animals
Interested in Beer
Fluent in English
Learning Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I am traveling and seeking couches to sleep on :) COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I have stayed with 4 or 5 hosts, but never hosted, some day I would love to!
Music, Movies, and Books
I love Margaret Atwood Anything post-apocalyptic! Beach House or any dream pop.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I have been on a hot air balloon ride!
Teach, Learn, Share
Pema Chodron- The Places That Scare You
What I Can Share With Hosts
Hospitality, Meal prepping, tidy/cleaning, pet care, travel advice, meditation, yoga and philosophy!
My Interests
Hiking, Sustainability, People watching, walking tours, water sports,sun-bathing, beer and new foods!
