The things I value most in life are acceptance, kindness, honesty, friends &family; new experiences & adventures and authentic people. I love meeting new people and I could spend hours discussing their views on life and I'm always interested in other people's life stories. In my spare time I love drawing, painting, writing and reading.
When I was 17 I started studying physics, but I quickly realized it was nothing for me and I didn't know what I wanted in life (still not sure), so I decided to quit, start working and traveling. That was one of the best decisions in my life. I'm still interested in physics and math, but not enough to study it full time.
Since then I've worked in a shelter in the Philippines, a school for disabled kids in Spain, I have a cleaning job in Belgium, I worked as a teacher in Nepal and I'm currently teaching English in Vietnam. My life has been really amazing.
I used to live in the east, Dutch speaking part of Belgium but after traveling I'll move to the Netherlands.
I have not quite figured out what to I want in life, but I am very interested in different kinds of art, history, philosophy and cultures from all over the world. That explains why I will start my study "Arts & Culture" in Maastricht once I'm finished traveling.

I personally believe in the Arabic saying 'Maktub'. I have faith in life, in destiny and believe that everything will be fine, no matter what. With a little patience we'll realize what the universe has planned for us.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new, amazing, interesting people who can teach me about their lifestyle!

Interests

• animals
• culture
• walking
• history
• art
• nature
• feminism

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Catcher in the Rye - JD Salinger
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
Silver Linings Playbook - Matthew Quick
Vele Hemels Boven de Zevende - Griet op de Beeck (definitely my favorite Dutch writer)
The curious incident of the dog in the night time - Mark Haddon
The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
I could go on and on and on about books, I love reading

Movies/Series:
I mostly horror movies, but here are some of my other favorites
Game of Thrones
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
La Casa de Papel
Broken Circle Breakdown
A Star Is Born
Interstellar

Music:
I enjoy going to festivals and concerts, especially in Belgium there are a lot of concerts so hit me up if you need company or anything!
my favorites are Mumford and Sons, Arctic Monkeys, The Kooks, Lady Gaga, Marina and the Diamonds, Lana Del Rey, My Chemical Romance, Bring me the Horizon, The Killers, Coldplay, The Chainsmokers, Twenty One Pilots, Blink 182
Obviously, I listen to all different kinds of music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 18 I did my first solo travel to the Philippines. I volunteered at a shelter for abused girls, age 3-16. It may sound like a hard, heartbreaking experience, but I've learned so many important things there.
These girls were like rays of sunshine and so grateful to get help, education, friendship and love. I taught me to be more grateful of everything I have and not take anything for granted. Especially to enjoy the little things more.
When I got back home all the girls sent me letters, pictures, drawings and from time to time I still get letters of them. It warms my heart to know they are doing well and that I've had a positive impact on their life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Viet Nam