ABOUT ME

I believe every place is worth exploring and every person is worth knowing. Diversity, equity and inclusion are values I care about deeply.

I am an artist. Friends describe me as a fun, creative, affectionate, approachable, intellectual, resourceful, adventurous, open-minded person. I love food, dogs, travel, learning and art. I love a challenge.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be inspired! To learn new things and meet interesting people through an authentic experience. also, to travel without breaking the bank.

Interests

I am an artist/ curator/ professor/director and run an artist-run gallery in Brooklyn. I love looking at art in studios and museums. I love meeting other bi-cultural people (I'm Greek-American: I am 100% Greek but I look 0% Greek. So it's interesting how I am perceived by people in my community and outside of it). I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. I also love to do the following things but don't get to do them very often: sailing, water skiing, snow skiing,(I was formerly a gymnast and diver). I love meeting new people. I love learning about other cultures. I love wine and food. I love adventures and laughing.

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• culture
• contemporary art
• dining
• wine
• painting
• drawing
• live music
• camping
• sailing
• skiing
• teaching
• art museums
• gluten free eating
• the law of attraction

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Led Zeppelin, Nina Simone, Eric Satie, Ludovico Einaudi, Bill Withers, MGMT, Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliot, Portishead, Billie Holiday, Lizzo, Cardi B, Marian Hill, FJK & Masego, Chet Faker, Nicky Jam & J Balvin,

Movies:
Coming to America, My Cousin Vinny, Cafe Paradiso, Grand Turino

Books:
Kafka on the Shore, The Master and the Margarita, Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees, Night Studio: A Memoir of Philip Guston

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

one? why limit it!?

-I went to Pune, India with a friend I made in graduate school. She is from there. We flew to Mumbai which is a 3.5 hour drive from Pune. When we arrived at the airport, about 30 family members were there to greet us!!!!!!! They took 5 vans and left Pune at 5am to meet us and greet us!!!!!!!!!! This left a huge impact on me. When I live in a far away place for an extended period of time, I'm lucky if one family member picks me up (sometimes it's a friend) and I usually wait a long time for their arrival. My understanding of Indian culture and family life began then. It was life changing.

-Looking at the Tetons in Wyoming.

-Standing in front of an early Cy Twombly drawing.

-Moab, Utah: awe inspiring landscape and off-roading fun!

-Epic sunsets on the island of Captiva, Florida

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to share my greek culture, anything art related, anything health related, the law of attraction.
I love to learn from people.

Diversity is very important to me. It's how we grow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I am able to host:

rest: couch, sheets, blankets, down feather pillow.
bathroom: all amenities including hairdryer, curling iron, shampoo, conditioner.
kitchen: all amenities including all pots and pans, dishes, everything!
recommendations: I've lived in NYC for 12 years so I can share a lot about this

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Italy, United States