***PLEASE NOTE: I will not be hosting from March until August of 2022***

My name is Annya, and I am a very "normal" girl living in Atlanta, GA. I have a dog, and no cable. I try my best to be happy all the time. I'm an easy going gal. I'm horrible at guitar, but I have three. I have been described as a "gregarious lone wolf." Contact me only if you A. want to hang out with me, and B. want to be involved with lots of shenanigans.

Also, I am not hosting someone who does not make any attempt to show me that they actually read any of my profile. I've been there and done that, and I refuse to give up any more of my time to someone who doesn't care about the beauty in all of this.. and for that reason, I’ve become extremely selective and don’t host as much as I used to.

ps. ***I am not on couchsurfing to be a free hotel to you and your friends while you go to a music festival that I cannot afford, so please please please don't ask.***

p.p.s. I am fully vaccinated =)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am interested in couch surfing because it has changed my life. I can talk for days about the incredible people I have met over the past few years, and I will probably talk for hours about it if you let me.

But most importantly, I joined couchsurfing because I didn't want to sleepwalk through my life anymore. I have accomplished that, and so much more.

Interests

I love dogs, music, movies, parks, photography, bikes, crafts, reading easy books, traveling, wacky fashion, bright lipstick, and meeting new people. I also love dancing. Dancing that makes sense, dancing that doesn't make sense, I love it all. Also - I really like vodka.

Ps. don't even ask me about pinball. Yes I want to play. Galaga? Yes. Pac Man? YES.

Music, Movies, and Books

AIR SUPPLY, Rodriguez, Ella Fitzgerald, Booker T and the MG's, The Beatles, 311, Garth Brooks, Led Zeppelin, Ruth Brown, Seapony, The Rolling Stones, Wilco, Fischer-Z *is life*, The Broken Bells, Sam Cooke, The Shins, Spoon, Girlpool, Chet Faker, Jr. Walker and the All Stars, anything by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. I love Motown, Oldies, Rock, Country, and everything else. ALSO - if you stay with me, be prepared to sacrifice a few of your favorite songs for my couchsurfing playlist. You can follow it's progress at:

http://tinyurl.com/mycouchsongs

I have almost 1000 movies in my collection, so I obviously love those too. My Favorite: Brain Donors. My dog(s) are named after characters from my all time favorite comedy, Brain Donors (see above). They are named Roland and Lazlo. I got the names from Brain Donors, my favorite movie.

I read a lot of Stephen King, but I venture out to new authors from time to time. My opinion is that Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes is one of the most terrifying characters ever written, and one of the greatest and most perfect castings ever made in film.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2005, I spent 5 months working in Yellowstone National Park as a tour guide on horseback. It was probably the greatest experiences of my life, and will always be remembered as a most excellent summer.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to survive life without a selfie stick.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share all the smiles and the hugs and the good vibes.

*IMPORTANT* if you send a request, be prepared to spend a lot of time with me. You will be obligated to become my best friend during your visit, no two ways about it. I will monopolize your time, I will be selfish, and I will put you under my spell. Please do not request to stay with me if you don't know how to ride a bike (just kidding.. kind of) but seriously, I have 5 bikes (thanks to Paulius) 4 more than I need, and all in the name of couchsurfing. I will take you on one of my "famous" A-town bike tours - rain or shine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States