Hello!
I am Elle and I am originally from South Dakota in the States. I studied Performing Arts in New York, New York and experienced the vibrant, rushed, exciting, inspiring life style for 5 years. I moved to Istanbul Turkey April of 2015 and now I am a preschool teacher :) (Never thought I would be doing that) I enjoy meeting new people and listening to their stories. I enjoy music, theatre, art, and all type of dance. I specifically enjoy Lindy Hop!

I strongly believe in the saying "Go with the flow" and reference the saying quite frequently. I have believed that when things happen naturally it is the best way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think being a part of Couchsurfing is a perfect way to learn about people from a different, comfortable, realistic point of view. There is something special about interacting among a similar mindset of people who are yet able to open your eyes to so much.

Interests

• theater
• wine
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• sports
• budget travel
• tv series
• lindy hop
• enjoying life
• musical theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Dave Matthews, Phil Collins, Ed Sheeran, Journey, Chilly Gonzalez, Beirut, Jose Gonzalez, Metronomy, Andra Day

Movies: Billy Elliot, The Lobster, Her, Gone Girl, 500 Days of Summer, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, P.S I love you, Phantom of the Opera

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky Dived

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of the good ol Midwest, NYC, and Istanbul.
A great recipe for Sloppy Joes.
Vegan cakes (easy to make while camping)
Laughter
Good Energy
Socks if needed

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Russian Federation, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Turkey, United States