inst: sandr_al
ENFP

That enthusiast girl who sends shivers down my family's spine with stories of my reckless adventures. At the same time I'm a walking 3D model of comfort and self-care, which makes me wonder how these two aspects of my personality coexist.

Moved from Minsk to a little town in Latvia, and now can’t stop exploring the world.

I'm quite the homebody, cherishing my snug space and endlessly cooking, although I wage a daily battle against dishes. But don't worry, I won't be turning your home into my personal lounge; in my travel book, if you're not clocking in 30k steps a day, are you even exploring?

Chatting with me is like jumping through conversational portals thanks to my light-touch ADHD, it'll be an exhilarating ride, promise! And when it's quiet time, I'm all in; after all, my social battery sometimes runs low too.

I adore psychotherapy, understanding myself, being able to take care of myself, taking responsibility for my actions, and allowing others to do the same - probably the best skills anyone can learn.

At heart, I'm a designer who bakes bread and gets creative for myself and brands. I love animals, am deathly afraid of insects, value cleanliness, and can't live without green tea.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I discovered couchsurfing as a kid while watching Ukrainian TV travel shows. I was thrilled by the idea that it's free, safe, and deeply immerses you into the local culture.

So, here I am, ready to surf from one couch to the next, hoping I don't end up with a collection of quirky stories that are too wild to tell my mom 🙃

Interests

• design
• photography
• tattoos
• communications
• psychology
• art
• film photography
• marketing
• hedonism
• mental health
• pastry
• urbanism
• comfort
• cooking and eating
• bubble tea
• tiktok

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To me, the most impactful thing I've done in life involves everything about caring for myself and others. I started baking homemade bread, consulting with a psychotherapist, supporting friends when they're in need of a personal pillar, embarking on adventures, sharing TikToks with funny cats, baking cinnamon rolls for colleagues, adorning my body with cute tattoos, learning to say "no" and maintain personal boundaries, resting when social battery drains, and sipping tea in the dim light of the kitchen at night, discussing the mysteries of the universe. Anything that meaningfully changes life, no matter how small, is truly remarkable.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll snap a photo with my film camera and let you capture something on it too. Once I wrestle with the film development, I'll send the masterpieces your way (a heads-up: my photography skills are a work in progress, so it's going to be more of a surprise package).

I'll cook up some traditional Belarusian and Slavic meals, and if you find yourself hopelessly smitten, I'll scribble down the recipes.

I'll teach you the finest Russian swears and the sweetest compliments.

And as for a taste of the exotic, I'll bring over Latvian sprats – consider it a culinary dare not everyone's ready to accept.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Latvia