I am finding very positive connections from couchsurfing and I have been so, so lucky with the people I’ve met. ***HOWEVER: I AM NOT LOOKING FOR A BOYFRIEND, or sex, or dating, or games, or anything related. This is firm and my mind will not change :)*** I like to spend my time well, and I like others to have clarity on my intentions, so that they can spend their time well, too. I’m very grateful that the majority of men in CS are so kind and respectful!!!! 😊

If there's one way travel has changed me thus far, I would identify it as having replacing my dogmatic nature with a tendency towards pursuing greater understanding, different perspectives, ways of life, etc.. or if not understanding them, then at least appreciating them, and trying not to create a hierarchy of them. I don't think anymore that there is any RIGHT or WRONG way. There's no way that is necessarily "better" either, on the grand scale. To let go of the certainly I had in some of my beliefs has actually really opened my mind by allowing me to question myself and the world. It has brought me closer to people and helped me let go of judgement and resentment. It has made my experience far more enriching.
I really believe that life is an adventure, and that it is our responsibility to fulfill this opportunity with experiences that enrich us, teach us, open our minds, and make us feel that deep happiness that can only be reached when you know you are following your heart to the fullest extent-- completely void of a fear of embarrassment or failure or expectations. I hope to find some of that on here, and I look forward to meeting you, hoping that we can learn from each other!
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".. almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” - Steve Jobs

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I'm not using CS so much for surfing anymore. But I still rely on it to meet people as I'm traveling. Particularly exciting are the locals who offer such a valuable and interesting perspective on the place I'm in. Things that can't be read online.

CS has given me some incredible friends and really enduring relationships. I've met some of the absolutely BEST people from here, and I'm really grateful for those opportunities.

Interessen

• animals
• writing
• socializing
• hiking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• history
• languages
• philosophy
• psychology
• volunteering
• solo travel
• beaches
• mountains
• humor
• ocean
• astrology
• adrenaline
• sarcasm
• cultural exchange
• landscapes
• sharing ideas
• free hugs
• conversations with strangers

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Ludovico Einaudi, George Orwell (1984, Animal Farm, Homage to Catalonia, essays..), Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens, 21 lessons for the 21st century), Tuesday’s with Morrie… there are many.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

Woke up this morning, happy and healthy

Lehren, lernen, teilen

With the right outlook, I think you can take pieces of perspective from everyone you meet and from every experience you have. So I want to come together for a tiny piece of my life with people and learn whatever they have to share with the hope of reciprocating.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

Good conversation and human connection… the best fuel for the soul ❤️

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Cambodia, Italy, United States