hey there, my name is diana! i'm looking to experience as much of this strange and wonderful trip called life has to offer. lover of all things art.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

i would like to meet others with common interests while away, as company makes traveling and experience so much richer.

also, since i've been on the platform, i've experienced so much generosity and kindness and beautiful moments, i would love to pay it forward to someone else in my own home city of los angeles. it can be an overwhelming or maybe underwhelming place in many ways to travelers who simply don't know better. i think compared to say, new york city or san francisco, los angeles gets a bad reputation because it's not very accessible or tourist friendly. but as unruly as she is, LA is enchanting to many for a reason and i'd love for everyone to find out why. i think it's a place you need to know someone to show you around, so i would love to be that friend for someone else :)

Интересы

i think every moment has something remarkable about it, something almost miraculous. each second literally brings some new-ness with it, although it all may seem familiar. part of that is the reason why i find interest in everything. you can get lost in the beautiful details of the world or in the crevices of your imagination.

• writing
• poetry
• performing arts
• architecture
• street art
• modern art
• postmodern art
• photography
• body art
• yoga
• politics
• reading
• painting
• drawing
• live music
• hiking
• swimming
• archeology
• art history
• history
• visual arts
• historic sites
• nature
• film photography
• reading books
• meeting new people
• advocacy
• architechture
• everything!
• creative stuff
• creative writing

Музыка, кино и книги

i'm pretty open to most things musically. classic/psychedelic rock/grunge was pretty formative for me in my teens, and a love for alternative/indie music hasn't left me since (it's my default setting). but i like it all. lately i've been immersed in some jazz, soul/funk, shoegaze, ambient, IDM, deep house, synthpop, etc. i'm the biggest audiophile and go to live shows religiously. i usually use it as an excuse to travel too, either to see specific artists/festivals, or just see who's touring in a local place.

as big a music fan as i am, i hardly ever watch movies. somehow i find a two-hour movie to big a commitment but i can binge watch a TV series in a night. go figure.

i love love love literature. it's like my mind has something to snack on. unfortunately, i've been reading less books lately and more articles. trying to get back into it though

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

enough about me, what about you?

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

speaking of teaching and learning, i've been working in education in one form or another for the majority of my adult life, teaching everyone from little kids to college students. helping others learn and grow academically is one of my many passions. hoping to teach english abroad very soon!

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

i think the most valuable thing you can give someone is your time and with that said, i'm willing to be good company and be in good company. and maybe also share a drink or two!

of course, also my own home should they find themselves in sunny la 🌞

ALSO-- please don't let my response rate scare you, feel free to reach out! i just happen to be very busy and bad at communicating at times. lots of requests come in and i simply cannot respond to them all. please send a sincere message when you reach out to be considered. however, if i can host you, i will be glad to do so and give you a slice of life here.

Где я побывал(-а)

Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Где я жил(-а)

United States