Please read my whole profile, especially my hosting info before sending a request. For reasons I hope you can understand, I am currently only accepting female guests. I know there are many good and decent men (like perhaps you who may be reading this), but for my safety in my own home, it has to be this way for now. If you're bothered by this...we probably wouldn't get along. Thank you very much for understanding.

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Aside from massage, I am a devoted all-weather cyclist, canine enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, sociology, and all things artistic, creative, existentialist, and offbeat.

I'm new to CS and learning my way around here-politely let me know if there's something I could do differently :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to travel more and I love the concept behind CS; meeting people from around the world with a spirit of giving. Also, bartering rocks!

Interests

• dogs
• massage therapy
• cycling
• hiking
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Cocteau Twins, Leonard Cohen, L7, Jeff Buckley, Ladytron, Beach House, Teen, Tricky, Dead Kennedys, Pure Bathing Culture, Mazzy Star, Boards of Canada, My Brightest Diamond, St Vincent, Talking Heads, Melody's Echo Chamber, Chris Cornell 😭 Soul Coughing, Neko Case, Vanessa Daou, Janelle Monáe, Portishead, Zero 7, Sonic Youth, Harold Budd

Spirited Away, Triplets of Belleville, and good-bad horror movies makes me very happy

📚 I <3 any books philosophical, sociological or eye opening

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I bike everyday through Chicago winters and traffic, which is mind blowing to some, but otherwise I'm not more special than anyone else ;)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some basic bike mechanics or just do it for you :D I could try to teach massage but it's not typically something one can pick up quickly. I can teach you to knit or crochet too!

I'd like to learn to say "Where is the nearest dog park" in every language :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a skilled and licensed body worker and I love to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Israel

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States