CURRENT MISSION

Create something new every day:)

ABOUT ME

I am currently studying for my master's degree in Art and Theology. I also create art, work as a nanny and in an educational NGO, practice yoga, and dance salsa. Tambien hablo español bastante bien despues de varios años viviendo en latinoamerica:)

I plan to create a website soon, but currently post pictures of my art on Instagram: @andreajoyk

PHILOSOPHY

Life is beautiful chaos. I look for beauty wherever I am.

La vida es un caos lindo. Busco belleza dondequiera que esté.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

surfing, hosting when I can, meetings

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed in the past, but for two years while living in Managua, Nicaragua it was hard for me to host. I hosted occasionally when friends or friends of friends of mine were in need! I traveled for a couple months through Central America via CS and met some of the most incredible people. I like going to CS meetings and making new friends. Recently hosted a great Aussie on her first trip to the U.S. :) This summer, I'm heading to Italy, Spain and maybe elsewhere, and would love to meet new people.

"To offer hospitality to a stranger is to welcome something new, unfamiliar and unknown into our life-world…. Strangers have stories to tell which we have never heard before, stories which can redirect our seeing and stimulate our imaginations. The stories invite us to view the world from a novel perspective."
-Thomas Ogletree

Interests

Salsa dancing, cooking, languages, making art, playing piano, practicing yoga, hiking, reading, spirituality, singing in choirs, fine drinks with good friends

• arts
• books
• singing
• beauty
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• drinking
• reading
• piano
• hiking
• surfing
• divinity
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

too many, and I have a short memory for titles. recently: Amr Diab, Louis de Berrnieres, Half the Sky, Blood of Brothers, The Artist, Paul Simon, Nickel Creek, Tuung, Mercedes Sosa

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- made falafels in Cairo while living with a Coptic priest and his family

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some salsa steps or how to make an Indian curry! Or I can make some art with you/as a gift:)

I have a good handle on Spanish. Next, want to learn Arabic (or recover what I used to know)and Porteguese.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Possibly* a place to stay. Meeting up for a drink, a meal, a hike, or pointing you in the right directions. Friendly company and laughs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Nicaragua, United Kingdom, United States

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