CURRENT MISSION

Going on an adventure to reassure myself that the most interesting part of life is not over when you turn 30 ✌️

ABOUT ME

I have always sought a broad diversity in my activities, social connections and passions. Trying to embrace the occasional mess and lack of focus that comes with it. Aiming to integrate all these different versions of myself. I define myself as queer, not only in the way of gender/sexuality, but also more generally as struggling to find a place in the world besides the predefined places and social norms. 🦄🌈

PHILOSOPHY

Slow down
Boycott competition
Accept what is
Hold complexity

✳️✅ I’m not verified but there is a picture of my ID in the profile. To clear up possible confusion: I used to go by my first name Chris (which the old references here use, but now I prefer to be called Lexi).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Trust the people, and they become trustworthy 🤝

So far I have only surfed, would have loved to give something back and also host people but so far I’ve always had a flatmate who was not comfortable with it :(

Interests

I’m mostly driven by the question of how we can achieve a more socially just and ecologically sustainable society on a global scale. I’ve been involved in climate justice organizing and studied political economy for that reason.

Lately, I’ve turned more towards inner work and spirituality as a means of liberation (being intrigued by the healing justice movement).

Finally, there’s hedonism as another driving force in my life :D

• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• politics
• hiking
• martial arts
• art
• activism
• contact improvisation
• roller skating
• climate justice
• jamsessions
• queer culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music to dance: UK Garage, Bass Music, Trap, DnB… uhhh and Reggaeton!

Music to chill: RnB, Neo-Soul, Jazz, (Hyper)Pop

Currently reading: Vernon Subutex Trilogy (Virgine Despentes)
Favorite Book: On the road (Jack Kerouac)

Last movie highlights: Love, Lies, Bleeding + Poor Things
Favorite Movie: Koyaanisquatsi

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived on a treehouse in a forest occupation 🌳

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you how to make German Semmeknödel (Bread Dumplings) and Käsespätzle (Cheese Pasta). I think I’m also quite good at giving advice with emotional or relationship issues.

I would like to practice Spanish and I’m interested to learn more about psychological self-regulation techniques.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My attention and my experiences. I’m also ready to help with care work in your house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Ghana