ABOUT ME

People tell me I am friendly, welcoming and easy to get to know. I love eating, art, exploring the outdoors, being introduced to new perspectives, exploring new ideas, touching the earth as often as possible and just being.

A few ground rules for guests:

1) Please provide me with at least 2 weeks advance notice as I have a hectic work schedule and want to ensure there is time for me to work around it and make sure my flat is clean!

2) If I accept your request please try to confirm my acceptance within 4 days or I will assume you no longer need a place and will decline your request.

3) Please contact me at least 2 days before your arrival to confirm logistics (what time you will be in Los Angeles; how I can reach you, etc.). I understand Wi-Fi is not always close by, but it is difficult to re-arrange my own plans at the last minute to accommodate your sudden arrival time.

3) I enjoy meeting new people, which is why I host, but please understand it is also requires a lot of work. If you also see couch surfing as a way to make connections, then great! If you just need a place to stay while you are in town for a concert, please keep looking.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I grew up hearing many different languages around me. I've always loved the idea of connecting with someone half-way across the world, breaking down barriers and discovering how much larger yet intimate our lives can be.

Interests

In my free time I enjoy practicing Ashtanga yoga, cooking, visiting farmers markets, hiking, road-tripping, meditation and reading.

• arts
• poetry
• concerts
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• languages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know if it is "amazing", but one of my fondest experiences is going to a monastery in Thailand and spending an evening shivering on a mountain with other guests listening to them take turns asking the fundamental questions in life - "how do I help my sick mother" "why are we alive" "what should I do with my life" while sipping cups of homemade warm soy milk.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to like poetry! I can teach you some yoga and how to eat more healthy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer an air mattress in my small studio. It is a small space, but cozy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Mexico, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam