CURRENT MISSION

Loving NYC

ABOUT ME

I love diversity and experiencing different cultures and traditions, meeting new people and sharing their interests and ideas. Communication is a strong point for me, I can keep up with the outgoing extroverted types but also have a special talent for connecting with people who are more shy and encouraging everyone to have fun. I find enjoyment in almost anything and see the potential in everyday activities. I am completely curious and interested in almost everything, reading is my way of life! I am a non-smoker and non-militant vegetarian. I will bring to your couch total enthusiam and complete respect. I am extremely considerate and polite and will continuously work to make the experience the best possible for everyone! I can absolutely adapt to your schedule and preferences and would love to spend time with you or give you the space and quiet that you need! I am EXCITED to meet you and share your city.

PHILOSOPHY

Try as many new things as possible, challenge yourself to do more, give more, experience more and always always broaden your horizon.. wake up!, enjoy everyday, look for the good in everyone, forgive, let go, laugh!! There is humor everywhere.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Ummmmmmmm I needed to save money while I was travelling? Now I want to help people save money while they're travelling? Also cool people?

Interests

Literature, art, culture, history, science, film (esp documentary), photography, nature/the natural environment, music, acting, singing, drawing, writing (esp poetry), sport to watch (basketball), sport to play (any except US football, but esp US soccer!), kayaking, rock climbing(esp outdoor), global health, science journalism, conservation, activism. And boxing.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• literature
• poetry
• singing
• photography
• documentaries
• acting
• environment
• vegetarian
• reading
• drawing
• music
• opera
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• sports
• basketball
• boxing
• rock climbing
• soccer
• history
• journalism
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Top Five***
Movies:
The Graduate
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Goodfellas
Annie Hall
Bonnie & Clyde

Music: girlwhocouldfly on yahoo music
the Beatles
Bob Dylan
the Rolling Stones
the strokes
the white stripes

books:
the phantom tollbooth
1984
the english patient
trainspotting
the giving tree

***DISCLAIMER: these are my top five ONLY, let it be said that I like anything that is GOOD, this crosses all genres and boundaries. If you share my faves then we'll automatically have something in common to talk about, if you don't but are passionate about your likes and can tell me why and SHARE them then showing me something new is even better and they'll probably become my likes too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

sat in the royal box after almost being kicked out of the opera house- good times Lin :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make lanyards!! Standard (box) and spiral!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make you a quesadilla? Fresh guacamole? French toast?

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States

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