CURRENT MISSION

To explore physically within my country, the world, and to also explore the intricacies of human life.
I would love to help liberate the world through craft, connection and a good story!! And also to, ya know, have fun and meet every dog in the world!!

ABOUT ME

I am addicted to any form of craft. I love hiking, biking, yoga, bouldering, and trying new things. I am passionate about the things I'm passionate about (and that's a lot of passion!).
Nothing energizes me more than being in nature and being with great people discussing the things that are important in life with anyone who is open to talk.
Did I mention that I LOVE a good story!
For me, life is all about community and coming together to help one another, learn and grow.
Ivars is my husband. You can find his profile here (https://couchsurfing.page.link/k9M3aUqAZVUGvcJg8)
My day job is fixing computers, but my passion is my volunteer work which is currently at a dog shelter called the Chch Bull Breed Rescue.

PHILOSOPHY

Have fun and learn as much as you can, no matter how unimportant the information is.
Help others if you have the ability to do so. Connection is the key to happiness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have been on and off hosting for a few years and have surfed around Europe a bit too. Had a few years off through Covid, moving countries, but I am looking forward to getting back into it.

Interests

Volunteering, connecting with my community and helping those in need.
Yoga, to keep me grounded.
DOGS DOGS DOGS DOGS because working with them keeps me sane.
Bouldering, to keep my brain and body active.
Hiking, I will follow anyone anywhere if it takes me into the wilderness
Exploring/tramping/traveling, what's the point in life if we don't?
Cycling, best way to travel within a city.
Driving, long distance if it's taking me somewhere new.
Music and movies, love hearing new and interesting music as well as sing-alongs on the uke and live gigs.
Crocheting, knitting, sewing, patch making, any kind of craft! I've just recently been making pottery too!
Activism, we have to stand up for what is right. I feel it is our duty.
Food, making and eating.

• singing
• dining
• vegan
• yoga
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• crochet
• pottery
• knitting
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Directors I would recommend: Jan Svankmajer, Lars Von Trier, Michael Haneke, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Wes Craven, Ti West, Harmony Korine, Jim Jarmusch, etc.
I love art house and Horror and anything 90s.
I am also a bit of a geek...I like Star Wars AND Star Trek.
I enjoy a bloody good Documentary.

My taste in music is very broad. My an example of a Playlist could be:
Radiohead, Pixies, Timber Timbre, DakhaBrakha, Laboratorium Pieśnii, Crass, Conflict, Bikini Kill, The Coathangers, The Cramps, Dead Kennedys, The Breeders, IDLES, Yann Tiersen, Ludovico Einaudi,, Bo Diddely, C W Stoneking, Chelsea Wolfe.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Only one??? People do amazing shit every day!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can play the ukulele (beginner/intermediate), I can crochet, make cloth patches, knit, embroider, draw...
Want to learn everything and anything new.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A home away from home. Stories. Exciting and yummy vegan meals. And if I am available I can share with you my time and my secret favourite spots/hikes/things to do in Ōtautahi (Christchurch)!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia, New Zealand

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