I'm just bursting at the seems with curiosity and longing for adventure! I want to meet people and hear their stories, I want to tell MY stories, and most of all I want to try new things. It's about time I walked my walk and actually went out with nothing but my guitar and some necessities. That's what I'm here to do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I graduated college in May 2014 with a degree in theatre and absolutely no idea what I wanted to do with my life... since then I've realized my only singular goal is to be the best person I can be, and to find out who I really am! The best way for me to do this is by traveling and letting myself be totally free to roam and learn.

I want to meet new people and HELP them however I can. If you can help me by letting me sleep on your couch I am just thrilled and can be your temporary Martha Stewart, shoulder to lean on, dish washer, whatever baby!

Interests

Writing music, painting, reading, coffee, animals, swimming, meditation, learning new ways to connect to my higher self (tarot, shamanic journeying, prayer, energy work, etc.), DANCING! red wine, being a goofball

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• architecture
• dancing
• wine
• red wine
• coffee
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• guitar
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Maybe this is a good thing we can talk about and connect on, but generally I love anything that will break my heart to the core and make me cry or feel something very deeply!

Some of my favorite movies are Totoro, West Side Story, Amelie and I love the directors Wes Anderson and Paul Thomas Anderson

I love Bob Marley, Sister Nancy, Ratatat, pop music, jeez almost everything. music is magic

I started reading tibetan book of the dead but it's too heavy to take with me ;((
generally I love anything that will make me think! I love short stories and plays because I can read them in one sitting

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to India for 6 weeks and studied Buddhist art and architecture in the Himalayas! It was a VERY mystical experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn new things! I'd love to hear about your travels, anything about languages, music, culture, the internet, farming, sustainability, consciousness, angels, etc etc etc

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a bit about faith and spirituality, oracle cards, prayer, opening to psychic abilities, etc. if you are interested in those kinds of things! I also play guitar and ukulele and can serenade you with original tunes and covers.

http://www.soundcloud.com/erin-gutknecht

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland