Hello! I'm Niss and right now I am based out of Indiana but am traveling starting the summer of 2018.
I've gone to university for film, sustainable agriculture, and am graduated with a certificate and licensure in Therapeutic Massage in the state of Indiana.
I grew up in the Willamette Valley in Oregon until I was 18 when I moved to Georgia to take care of my sick mother and go to college. Mom is now in remission.
I have traveled by car and hopped from farm to farm doing the WWOOF program and had a wonderful time!
Now I start my adventure in my pimped out minivan to tour America before settling down and working for a couple of years. If things don't look better in the United States, I will be leaving for Europe or Australia by the end of 2021.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy meeting new and interesting people as well as visiting cultures/cities I've never experienced!

Interests

My interests vary day to day, but there are some that stick with me.

I like to relax and sip on tea, observing the world around me through my senses. I like to live in the moment. Hiking, painting, conversation, and singing way too dramatically in the car are all some things I enjoy.

• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• adventure races
• languages
• science
• massage

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: ALL KINDS! I particularly enjoy oldies. Doo-wop, rock, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, and various country and rap artists! If it's good, I'll give it a chance.

Movies: I tend to repeat the same movies over and over, such as Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python (Life of Brian, Holy Grail, Meaning of Life), Beatles movies, Elvis movies, Harold and Maude. I am open to watching all kinds!

Books: Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer, various random small books I pick up. I love both fiction and nonfiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taking care of my mother while she was going through the beginning stages of treating her cancer. As sad as it was to see, it made both of us stronger being together and working through a tough time. It only made us closer and value each other more.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning new things is one of my many passions. I especially love learning about bodies and how they work for us.

As for teaching, I'm not super great, but I can definitely teach you some square dance moves or anatomy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hosts are what make this site possible, so I feel responsible to share whatever I can with them. Whether it be my decent cooking or a simple gift, you'll be receiving a little bit of HappyNiss when you host me!

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States