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Travelling from june 28th and wont be able to host for 2-3 months.

Recently (4th May 2022), I finished my almost 1 year long cancer treatment which means 6 months of chemo , 6 lymph node removal etc. I dont want to get sick now that I am finally done. So please, if you are having symptoms of a cold or covid-19 let me know.

I would love to host anyone l, but due to various reasons, especially saftey I wont be able host male guests. I might do exemptions, but thats up to me how I feel about it.

Works as a teacher.

Likes to travel, meditate, workout, hike and eat good food.
Is lactose - and gluten sensitive. Vegan.

Is an energetic and thoughtful early bird.

Clean person and can get disgusted easily.
Thanks to my nephews I don’t have OCD anymore ( I feel).

Doesn’t drink alcohol nor smoke. You can do that when you are out.

Don’t want meat/fish cooked in my house.

Intuitive empath. Sometimes, I can smell, feel deeply even over a text. It’s like seeing inside of one’s brain with no attachment/judgement.

I might sound weird because I have been through way more than you even can handle to hear.

I have done different kinds of healing and what plant medicines and meditations have made me feel, shown me cannot always be understood by others.
At an early age I have had nightmares/dreams/vision which I believe might be about past life or messages of future.
There are times I have known or relived moments before happening. Some kind of deja vu. As I go more into spirituality and connect with nature/myself the more things have unfolded. There is a meaning of everyone we meet and everything that happen.

So I am always very busy thinking, analyzing and observing in my own mind. I can be very social , yet much an introvert on my own.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To exchange cultures, learn deeply from locals and want to host when I am not travelling.

I have not travelled for 2,5 years and now that I have survived Covid and cancer I want to travel again. Life is too short!

Learn more about me or follow some of my journey on my IG: gashawaa

I MIGHT be able to host during some days in May-June 2022 if I am not on Vipassana meditation retreats and travelling. Let me know few days in advance. For now, I cant host 7th June-14th August 2022.

I have a bike I dont use every day at moment that you can borrow. I used to bike almost anywhere. Its 30 -35 min bike ride to Stockholm city center.

Interests

Yoga, meditation, tea

• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• tea
• biking
• weightlifting
• positive thinking

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything that makes me happy or stimulate my brain.
I barely watch TV. I have a TV so my nephews can use.

I listen to different kinds of music.

I listen to e-books about personal development, healing, relationships, psychology etc.

I have a kindle too. There are way more books that I want /should read than focus abilities and time. This is life.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have done a lot of amazing things, but I don’t like to talk about it. I always want to do more and better.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a lot , depends on what. I work as a teacher.

I do love to grow and learn from others, especially people who do things I want do or I never thought of.

I am an open book, can share experiences, stories but also almost anything in my home. I am straight-forward and honest person. I mean what I say and I want you to do the same. Be clear in communication with me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Pure energy & heart, my apartment. Mattress and couch in living room. I live by myself in a 50 m2 apartment. My sister is my neighbour and sometimes my nephews (my world) 3-6 year old are with me.

If needed I often have a place to stay at 600 m away, meaning for the right people I just might be able to host more than 2 . Older/retired people or couples, especially with children will be priortized.

I prefer host people who are more out exploring day time.
I understand some people with certain conditions might need to take it easy.

When I work I am out most of the day and on my free time I need to work-out , but also spending time with my family. So my plans for weekend are very spontaneous and depending on my family.

So I can never guarantee that I can show you around but giving you recommendations and a safe home.
But I want to and will try to have some cultural exchange.

When it comes to food I cook seldom, I have lunch at school , skip breakfast and eat lots of healthy food that don’t need to be cooked. My mum and sister are great chefs who loves to cook, so I am spoiled. If I cook, of course I would love to share and wouldn’t able to swallow without sharing. You are welcome to cook vegan/vegetarian meal and use/eat whatever I have.

I have usually seeds, nuts, fruits/veggies and many spices at home. You never need to worry about tea( variety), vegan milk, gluten-free oat and instant coffee- feel free to use.( sold my coffee brewer because I don’t want to drink coffee).

Due to my food sensitivity and overall health I would like you to not bring gluten, diary (cheese), chocolate and sugary food/snacks/beverages. Small amount for 1 time use only for you is ok. I just don’t want to be tempted or see them everywhere.

I have always cared about nature and environment, especially since I wrote school projects about GMO-food and natural resources in 8th class. With that said I want you to be considerate and waste sorting for the sake of our nature and future generations. But then there is also a financial aspect, since I live in a new modern apartment I get charged for the amount of both cold and warm water, as well as electricity that I use. I just want you have that in mind to not waste or run water/electricity unnecessarily.

I believe in helping people in need which I do/done even when I have been in a low/limited budget. So I prefer to not waste so I can help others. Sometimes, I prefer skip 1-2 restaurant visits and donate the money to someone in need.
I don’t expect nor want gifts or anything in return for hosting. But if you can afford and is a kind of person who wants to do that a small amount might help others in need a lot. You could always donate to donation organizations. I always sleep better when I know I have done something good for people who needs it.
If you host me, especially for more than 1 night let me know if there is a certain organization you would recommend for me to donate and why this specific one. I like to give back by hosting others, but also donate what I can afford to others in need as well, may it be 10-30 dollars. When traveling in certain countries I do donate/help by buying a lot and paying more to older people or children on streets. I sometimes ask children how much they have to make or how long to work before they can go home. Then I decide to gift them, mostly buy few things but pay enough on a deal that they go home, being children.

The smile on their faces are priceless. Please try, if you have not.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Iraq, Sweden