Hi! We're Zooey and Irene, two besties who moved from San Francisco to New York, to follow our biggest dreams. We are both recovering techies, creatives, friendly, considerate and very responsible. Our mission in life is to cherish and live it as meaningfully as possible, in our individual ways.

I am a freelance visual designer, illustrator and writer. I plan on applying to NYU Tisch, this fall, for their program in filmmaking. I am passionate about creating work that peeks into the human condition. If you need a sweet logo, I've got your back.

Irene is a poet, aspiring actress, and the owner of her own business, Wild Woman Wares, an online shop that carries socially conscious and ethically created products. She is passionate about empowering and supporting women through their own creative journeys towards happiness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently we are working on a city guide that focuses on the many diverse communities, and cultures of New York. The goal is to show love and give back to these communities through photos and writing of our experiences.

We are looking for an extra bed or couch to crash on for 1-2 nights as we're hopping around exploring different neighborhoods.

So far we've been to LES, Jamaica, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Harlem, Midtown, Astoria and East Village!

Interests

Live music, theater, film, taking really long walks throughout the city, exploring neighborhoods, and psychology!

• writing
• theater
• design
• film making
• dining
• cooking
• shopping
• music
• live music
• animation
• business
• freelancing
• psychology
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Generally anything that has a good beat and intentional lyrics. Although some favorites are: Bon Iver, Gold Panda, Beyoncé, TV on the Radio, Explosions in the Sky, and TLC.

Movies: Princess Mononoke, Ghost in the Shell, Crimson Peak, My Neighbor Totoro, Perks of Being A Wallflower, and Vicky Christina Barcelona.

Books: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, salt. By Nayyirah Waheed, The Incredible Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, and Saga by Brian K Vaughn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

In exchange for a place to stay, we can share some knowledge about design, self-help, self-care, living nomadic, and cultivating spiritual practices.

I can also cook really good Filipino food for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Japan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States