Hi, my name is Coumba Myerson and I am from Burlington, VT

I like to sketch and paint. I haven’t been able to paint much because since moving into a tiny dorm room, I‘ve realized large canvases and acrylics are really impractical. So I’ve been reduced to sketching in my free time. I also love writing. I’m not a huge fan of poetry, but I do love writing short stories, and I’ve even written a few novels. I haven’t published them, but maybe with some serious editing I might.

It may come as a surprise to many, but I am a big fan of heavy metal and post-hardcore music. I have been a big fan of the genre ever since I was younger, and I am very excited about that music scene and its developments. The celebration of expression and freedom have always drawn me to the culture.

I love economics and I’ve recently discovered I really enjoy computer programming and 3D Animation. I have also enjoyed learning to speak Mandarin Chinese for the past four years, and continuing the classes here at Middlebury College.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like spontaneous trips! I'd love to find a place to crash while I'm on the road and meet new people on the way!

Interests

Painting, Programming, 3D Animation, Mobile App Develoopment, Sketching, Hardcore Music, Tattoos, Piercings, Dogs, Dancing!

• dogs
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• sketching
• tattoos
• piercings
• dancing
• cooking
• painting
• music
• karaoke
• animation
• economics
• sign language
• pool

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Post Hardcore (Think Memphis May Fire, Miss May I, Woe Is Me, Volumes, etc etc.)

Movies - Daydream Nation, Documentaries on North Korea, and Spirited Away

Books - Catcher in the Rye

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've written 3 (unpublished) novels, 2 of which I wrote in one month! They're awful, but I wrote them none the less.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Chinese, Painting, Sketching and how to sing "In the Jungle" in Sign Language

Learn- Anything

Share - Funny stories from travels in China, theories on the 7th dimension.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My usefulness is bountiful, I can teach you Mandarin Chinese, or offer any help around the house, cleaning, cooking, errands when convenient. Etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, England, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Senegal, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Senegal, United States