CURRENT MISSION

get back out there.

ABOUT ME

i go by jen. i love making art, to ask questions and take long walks. i work and live in NYC and i plan to step foot on every continent before the age of 35 (i hate adjusting this age).

PHILOSOPHY

existentialism all the way! love is honoring other people’s imperfections.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

surfing and hosting!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I’ve hosted quite a few people but haven’t for years because my place is much smaller than it used to be. would be open to hosting again if it’s the right guest. would love to meet new people when I finally travel again this January :)

Interests

Painting, reading, exploring, justice, law, philosophy, cultures and languages.

• arts
• architecture
• photography
• drinking
• reading
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• languages
• law
• immigration
• immigration law

Music, Movies, and Books

I dabble in a little bit of everything, favorite book is crime & punishment. as for philosophical books, try me.

love horror movies and a good comedy. check out dr. dog and the talking heads if you don't already know these bands! they will blow your mind :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

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cataratas do iguaçu-Argentina
curitiba city-Brazil (with Ivan!) :)
Edinburgh with my brother!
all of Ireland
drinking on the docks of Nova Scotia
camping in Ilha Do Mel
backpacking across Scandinavia
Korea & Thailand
living in China briefly

Teach, Learn, Share

i was an art/ESL teacher for 8 years. I can help you learn either. i want to learn anything and everything that anyone has to offer. Spanish is my main focus right now.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States