CURRENT MISSION

Live passionately and purposefully

ABOUT ME

I am currently living in Manchester (my home town) and training as a nurse

I completed my first degree in Cultural studies which I loved http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_studies, and which prompted me (and continues to do so) to learn more about the world and its contradictions.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to listen to my intuition, and try my best not to force things in life. Fate, or something like it I feel will inevitably run its course!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I used to be much more active in couchsurfing when I joined many years ago now! But as they say life gets in the way.. I've had a great experience surfing mostly in the US on my international exchange placement and hosted a little in Manchester. I intend to host more once I finally finish studying and get my own place!

I think the CS concept is has been a breakthrough in terms of offering travellers an alternative to conventional tourism. Couchsurfing gives us the opportunity to engage with the place that we visit, rather than just 'viewing' it from an outsider perspective..

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

By couchsurfing upon my arrival in (freezing cold) Chicago in January 2011 I made a host of really great friends that I then got to hang out with the rest of my (5 month) stay in the city. Without CS I may never have met these people which would have been a great shame!

Interests

Friends, family, reading, music, travelling of course, cooking, nature.

I danced a little salsa/kizomba/bachata whilst living in London but seem to have let it slip since moving back up North...Any salsa/ kizomba fans staying in Manchester don’t hesitate to get in touch!

I love meeting travellers and learning about their country and culture, it's great to explore my own city too with people to whom it is completely new!

I am always interested in meeting new people in Manchester whether you are travelling or, like me, have lived here for years. Just send me a message :)

• dancing
• bachata
• cooking
• running
• partying
• house parties
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cultural studies
• tourism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Currently loving Haruki Murakami after reading Kafka on the Shore and IQ84. Also now a fan of John Burdett's 'Bangkok' titles after visiting the city and falling in love:-) 'China Road' by Rob Gifford is a great travel read!

Music: lots of styles- Bossa Nova, afrobeat, reggae, Latin, balkan, disco, house, electronica, hip hop etc etc.To name only a few- Criolo, Bomba Estereo, Marcia, Dr Sponky, Fat Freddy's Drop, Jurassic Five, Hed Kandi, Bonobo, Nicolas Jaar, Fink, The Beatles, Luciano etc etc etc

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Agrarian Utopia, Deepa Mehta's Earth, Fire and Water series, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet, The Dreamers, Amores Perros, Into the Wild, The Secret Garden.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sun set over the ancient stupa- littered plain of Bagan, Myanmar. Breathtaking!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can speak Russian fluently however not as proficient as English, so am more than willing to teach the basics to whomever is interested!

I can talk all day about my job as a nurse

What I Can Share with Hosts

My now in-depth knowledge of Manchester in particular cool places to hang out, grab a beer, and listen to music!

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, India, Italy, Laos, Myanmar, Russian Federation, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

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