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CURRENT MISSION

Sky above me, Earth below me, Fire within me.

ABOUT ME

Curious.

Big-hearted, but not so remarkable. Just an ordinary humble person.

Feminist, music-enthusiast, vegan, listener, budding photographer and vocalist. LGBTQIA+ friendly

Ready, willing, and able to learn anything the world has to offer.

Introversion is not a hindrance.

If our paths cross, let's celebrate!

PHILOSOPHY

"Start the day fearless, and end it unshaken." -- Anonymous

"A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free." -- Nikos Kazantzakis

"The rain pours, the sun shines, fruit trees bear fruit for one and all. Give for the sake of giving." -- Swami Satchidananda

"Call me crazy, but that's what I love to see in people. Fire, passion, feeling, and desire. I want you to tell me what you DO give a fuck about, I want you to laugh loudly and freely, and I want you to tell me what you want from life. I want you to show me that you care about things, because who has time for ennui and faking it?" -- Sara David

"Then one day I realized I'm not some separate insignificant being doomed to suffer. We are all part of one living, breathing, beautiful, brilliant organism. From that moment on, all of my suffering vanished. Only peace remains." -- Elaine Carroll

"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." -- Albert Camus

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I celebrate the graciousness of the traveling and hosting community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfing in Tangier, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Paris, Trinidad, Madrid, Buenos Aires, Penang, Bangkok, and Melbourne sparked my desire to host whenever and wherever I am able.

Meeting amazing people through couchsurfing all around the world has helped me realize that the traveling community is my community.

Interests

Music, minimalist traveling, astronomy, architecture, interior design, photography, Vipassana, dance, veganism, singing, writing, freedom of expression, feminism with intersectionality and inclusion, thrill-seeking, languages, introspection, gratitude, yoga, passion, connections with people, self-fulfillment, learning, creating a home wherever I stand, listening, new experiences

• writing
• singing
• architecture
• design
• interior design
• photography
• dancing
• womens rights
• cooking
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• astronomy
• languages
• mountains
• social justice

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Electronic,
Jazz,
R&B,
Acoustic,
Old school,
Avant-garde Classical,
Music from around the world,
Anything bizarre or anything I can dance to,
Anything spanning all of time

Books:
Dystopian fiction,
Philosophy,
Fantasy,
Short stories and poems,
Anything that will make me wonder

Movies:
Magical Realism,
Animation,
Documentaries,
Comedy,
Action,
International Films

Completely open to all suggestions~

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After my 10-day silent meditation in the mountains of India, my classmates and I heard the Dalai Lama was in town giving a sermon. Watching him talk and seeing him smile at us with prayer hands was such a unique experience that I will never forget.

Teach, Learn, Share

Until I know my gift, I will listen patiently and carefully to all who teach.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cooking with hosts, exchanging travel stories and music, and philosophizing until our brains hurt.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, France, Germany, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Thailand, United States