Hey, my name is Irene and I am currently working in Newcastle, Australia as a volunteer in a school to get some new experiences

Its hard for me to describe myself but I would say that I am easy going and always keen to see something new. I like it to have good conversations and get to know different opinions.
I am a vegetarian since I am 9 years old and I can't imagine to eat meat again. I prefer it to buy organic groceries.
My family is very important for me, I have four siblings and I love it to be a part of a big family. I went to a Waldorf kindergarten and school (Rudolf Steiner school) and this way of education definitely shaped my character.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Perfect way to meet like-minded people

Interests

In my free time I like it a lot to play my flute and to play tennis with friends. I love it to ride my bike everywhere because I am not a car person.
I am very interested in nature an I love it to go for a walk and to explore new landscapes, cities, surroundings.
My main interest is the design of houses and rooms and even packages of tea or chocolate for example!

• interior design
• tennis
• nature
• flute

Music, Movies, and Books

I just started to read more books (mostly novels) and I enjoy it a lot. I am often taking the train and I think that there's no better way to get to your destination than focusing on the story the book tells you. I just read “Geschwisterliebe“ written by Theodor Fontane and I was impressed by the way he was able to use the language.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I am bad in taking decisions

Teach, Learn, Share

I am always keen to learn something new

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have no problem to help with everything! And it's true: I am known for my passion to clean and tidy everything up. I spend much time of my life to clean up my friends rooms :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany