Hi! My name is Ava. I'm 21 years old, and go to school in Colorado. I am passionate about anything related to the arts, creative writing, literature. I am also an avid backpacker/hiker.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love having the freedom to travel on a budget. I love spontaneity and meeting people.

Interests

• writing
• street art
• painting
• music
• hiking
• psychology
• travel
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Goodwill Hunting, Ordinary People, Lars and the Real Girl. So many more!
I have so many favorite books and poetry, but this year I've loved: "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, "The Book of Promethea" by Helene Cixous, "The Pink Institution" by Selah Saterstrom, "Don't Call Us Dead" by Danez Smith, and "The Chronology of Water" by Lydia Yuknavitch
Music: R&B, Indie/alt rock, folk, jazz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have done 1-2 week long backpacking trips in Vermont, Washington, New York, and North Carolina :)
Have performed several times in my life in spite of having terrible stage fright! (concerts, poetry readings)

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning pretty much everything :) Love sharing skills in visual arts (drawing painting, design) and music (guitar, piano, ukulele) as well as language exchange

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make breakfast! I can also do reiki and give tarot readings.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, France, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States