I am passionate about everything I do, and refuse to have a 'day job' in the traditional sense. There is a very fine line between my work and my hobbies.

I need to keep busy, and do lots of crafts. I cook every day.

I feel best when I'm outside, being active, and exploring or learning something new.

Im originally from NY. BK resident for 5 years, prior to that MN for 4 years. I've very close to my family. Together with my parents and brother I've traveled to many far away places.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to form deeper relationships while traveling. My most special travel memories have been cooking meals with others, connecting over coffee, randomly conversing.

I've hosted lots of people, but never formally through couchsurfing. I believe in being both a gracious host and house-guest. I once had 10 people stay over at my parents house- we had Americans from 4 different states, Czechs and Danes!

Interests

getting dirty through gardening and exploring, food, crafts, reading ravenously, drinking coffee, etc. etc.

• cooking
• coffee
• walking
• crafts
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• knitting
• cycling
• anthropology
• cities
• crafting
• arts and crafts

Music, Movies, and Books

recently I read Station Eleven, and I cannot stop talking about it.
I read a lot- for 2016 I'm trying to complete the Read Harder book Challenge- ask me about ti!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can pickle many different kinds of veggies.
I can knit sweaters.
I can make pasta from scratch, along with several different kinds of cakes, brownies, and pies.
I can grow vegetables.
I keep bees.
I explore cities without getting lost.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can bring you a homemade jam! I can share with you my knowledge about food industry/ beekeeping/gardening etc. I can recommend books to read.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Netherlands, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States