I used to have a lot written here but oh, how the times have changed. Forgive the low response rate but once upon a time I had too many creepy messages that had to be ignored.
Tldr; this is not tinder, please don't treat it like a hookup app.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to love travel but the last year and a half of aimlessly bouncing between Albania and Poland have me wanting to just settle more than anything else. I miss Kyiv with all of my heart. Currently just looking around here to connect with people. Maybe travelers who haven't lost their love of exploration, or others who are just waiting somewhere and missing the place they call home.

Interests

• tattoos
• video games
• music
• classical music
• folk music
• philosophy
• nature
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all music... It has been said that I have a song for everything. Try me.

I don't really watch movies, unless it's Swiss Army Man.

I used to read, haven't done so lately.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two neat things, because I'm not sure which is neater:

I've played the violin in an orchestra with Yo-Yo Ma

I was a Peace Corps volunteer for ~3 years

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an English teacher so, always happy to practice.

Would love to freshen up my Ukrainian after so much time abroad.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm really only looking for meetups, not hosts. I can share some fun stories, silliness, beer, wine, coffee, philosophical ramblings and contemplation. Whatever really.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States