Hello! I'm Cassandra but you can call me Cass because Cassandra is a mouthful. :-) I am a super positive, happy, curious and kind person. I love people. I find people's lives and stories fascinating. I like making new friends and prefer real talk to small talk any day! I am adventurous and always looking for new places to explore.

If you are requesting to stay at my place: The city I live in is called Valley Village. It is about a 20 minute drive to downtown Los Angeles. A 15 minute drive to Hollywood. A 45 minute drive to Santa Monica Beach or Venice Beach...or any beach! :-) and a 45 minute drive from LAX. I just want to make sure that you are aware that I am in a suburb and not right in the middle of Los Angeles. That said, there are little bars and restaurants and shopping places nearby. I will have to work during the day if you are here during the week, but you will probably be out exploring the city during the day anyway. I will do my best to help make your stay in Los Angeles a wonderful one.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, I forgot to mention that I am a single Mama. I had my first son when I was 19 and my second son when I was 22. I raised them mostly on my own and did a totally awesome job if I may say so myself :-) They are now both out in the world making their way and for the first time in my adult life-------I GET TO DO ANYTHING I WANT! (heheheeee) and a big part of that will be traveling! The more I can lean on lovely people (like you!) to share their space, the more of this gorgeous world I can see. So, THANK YOU for being you and maybe I will be able to meet you soon!

Interests

• arts
• writing
• photography
• reading
• music
• hiking
• history
• food
• nature
• love

Music, Movies, and Books

I am not really a movie person (I know! It drives most of my friends crazy. "WHAT?!? You haven't seen Star Wars...or The Godfather, or ANYTHING???")

I read all the time, so it is hard to pick favorite books. One of my favorites that I read every year or two is called Eternal on the Water. It is a love story mixed with a National Geographic magazine, basically. I also love historical fiction written by authors who do exhaustive research so that you are learning a lot about the time period as you read. Memoirs of Cleopatra or The Other Boleyn Girl were awesome. MISTS OF AVALON! Every woman should read that book!!!!

Music: Once again, hard to pick. Every month or two I make a playlist in my phone of my favorite songs of the moment. So, right now, in July, here are some from the playlist...

New Orleans by Grace
Under the Influence by Snoh Aalegra
Samba e Amor by Joel Virgel
Love Story by Pepper Proud
Is This Love by Corrinne Bailey Rae
Bloom by The Paper Kites
Unity by Trevor Hall
Find What You're Looking for by Olivia O'Brien
Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt
Slow Hands by Nial Horan
do re mi by blackbear
Pigment by H.E.R.
Orion's Belt by Sabrina Claudio
Love Letters to God by Nahko and Medicine for the People
Bad and Boujee by Migos
Hold You by D'African
Blue Dream by Jhene Aiko
Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to write a long (full page) handwritten letter all about slowing down, tuning in, taking care of ourselves and each other. It took me about a half an hour to write each letter. When I would get 30-40 I would pick a neighborhood and late at night (midnight-ish) ride my bike around and post them on strangers' doors with heart stickers.

Teach, Learn, Share

Oh my gosh! What DON'T I want to teach learn and share?!?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking, Join in my meditation practice, Have a morning yoga partner. And I always share love and positivity everywhere I go.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, England, French Polynesia, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Scotland