I only have space for one person at a time. Do not send requests for more than one person, thanks!

ABOUT ME

Born and raised in LA, CA. My interests include (but aren't limited to): fashion, music (goth/industrial, rock/metal, classical, jazz, electronic and world), veganism (and other compassionate and eco-friendly movements), ART (of all mediums), reading, feminism and anti-rascism (because bigotry sucks), and vegan cupcakes!

PHILOSOPHY

"Learn as if you would live forever,
Live as if you would die tomorrow."

"If you can walk, you can dance,
If you can talk, you can sing."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would like to couch surf while traveling Europe and meet interesting people. I can show people around Gothenburg and maybe host some people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed in Berlin, Germany and ended up making a couple of friends through this site! I've been given tours from friendly locals in London, Berlin and San Francisco. I've couched surfed at a friend's in San Francisco and Leipzig. I'll be staying with friends in Herne, Germany and Rouen, France.

Interests

Fashion (I'm a fashion designer and I've been sewing since I was a girl); Costuming (especially fantasy and steampunk or historically inspired costumes); Art; Music and Dancing (both live music in many genres and clubbing); Food/Cooking (I'm a vegan and I love to bake cupcakes. My favorite types of food are Mexican, Japanese, and Soul Food- vegan friendly versions of course!); Feminism and anti-racism (I won't preach at you, but I won't listen to bigots either! Let's just all respect each other regardless of race/gender/sexual orientation/religion!); Reading; Hiking/Camping; Kendo; Bellydance; Hula Hooping!

• arts
• singing
• design
• fashion
• dancing
• environment
• womens rights
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• vegan
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• animation
• religion
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Random books, movies and music that I enjoy, no particular order or preference- I like too many things to list them all!
The Handmaid's Tale, Margaret Atwood
The Left Hand of Darkness, Ursula K. LeGuin
Storm Constantine
Sula, Toni Morrison
Brave New World, Huxley
Diary of Dreams
Nine Inch Nails
Nina Simone
Skinny Puppy
Star Wars
28 Days Later
Tron: Legacy
Bend it Like Beckham
Ever After
Legend of the Shadowless Sword

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camping in the Channel Islands (near Santa Barbara in California) as a teen was the best outdoor experience in my life. It changed my view on life and the environment.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have much experience with fashion design, art, and sewing. I can demonstrate a variety of fashion related skills from photoshop/illustrator to sewing.
I'm also willing to teach vegan cooking, traditional art, and English.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, baking, sewing, dance lessons, art.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Sweden, United States