TLDR; Aspiring scientist (current mission - PhD). Collecting random facts to improve conversations. Running marathons, scuba diving, and stuff. Character design and conceptual art (when I'm broke, which is usually). Impressionists, art deco, and cats are life. Ability to devour 4 desserts without blinking.

I survived years of London universities, so if anyone's looking for advice where to go close to KCL Guy's campus, hit me up! I'm good at getting the most out of London without breaking the bank.
If you decide to meet with me, please tell me to slow down (both talking and walking) - sometimes I need a reminder that not everyone half-runs everywhere (...but they should consider it, there's just SO MUCH to see, you know...). I'm down to get up early for those sunrise pictures, so if you're one of those people I'm your gal. I'm your gal for any of those questionable attractions really; I can whip out my PADI license, running shoes, or a pair of ski boots if you give me a head's up early enough.
In times of financial need, I resolved to selling my doodles to game companies, so if your price to surrender the couch for a night or two is a drawing, so be it. If I'm not out of paper, that is. I like art in general, so if you happen to live by a museum I'll probably cry actual tears of joy. If you don't care for that, I can cook for you, or bake something if you trust me with an oven. I have a fool-proof chocolate souffle-lava cake recipe I can trade, so consider that a bonus.

Oh, and if you have a pet: that's AMAZING, just pretty please tell me in advance so I can bring some allergy pills which will stop me from getting tears and snot everywhere.

I rarely used CS for anything else than meeting up with people (uni = busy), so I'm eager to give it a go again now that Anna is a free elf again.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

If I could, every weekend I would send someone a postcard from a different part of the world. Unfortunately, I can't do that everyday - so whenever possible, I grab a friend or two, and drag them somewhere fun. Before I become old and tired I would like to see and feel more. Everything, if I can!

Interests

- photography and film processing
- traditional and digital art, costume design and crafting
- ballet, cycling, diving, skiing
- languages, history

• cats
• arts
• design
• photography
• ballet dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• desserts
• vegan
• running
• cycling
• scuba diving
• skiing
• history
• languages
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

- Tolkien fangirl, and I will defend that to the death
- Marvel appreciation, but the Avengers franchise is breaking my heart
- questionable music taste

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Did this ultramarathon in Norway where you run for 75 km in the mountains and attempt to survive the whole affair in snow and rain - never doing it again, thank you very much! I'll do a run across Austria instead! How bad can that be (she asked, naively, and she shall find out soon)?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Take me to a quiz night, and leave a winner. I'm very eager to worship cats and pay respects they deserve. I cook rather well, if I dare say so myself. Also, I know how to make killer chocolate souffle. Vegan cuisine has no secrets before me, you haven't lived until you've tried my pancakes! Oh, and if anyone is afraid of dying due to unfortunate circumstances - you're safe on my watch, I do lots of CPR, and I could even stitch you up beautifully (emergency resp.; including those extreme conditions, I'm a qualified medical professional).

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Lithuania, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, France, Italy, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States