CURRENT MISSION

currently back to Canada. Doing a road trip in Canada while volunteering with my dog, Buddy.

ABOUT ME

I'm originated from Indonesia and have been living in Canada for the past 14 years. My beautiful dog is 10 years old and he is the sun in my life.

I hold a degree in BFA Design, a diploma in Pastry Making and currently doing my graduate diploma in Food Security. I lived in Tanzania on a one-year mandate in community and economic development through food preservation.

I'm very open minded and easy going. Life is short and I have only one life as me, so live it to the fullest...prudently.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have done it for over three years now and although I am not able to host yet since I do not have my own place, I have always been grateful of all my connections with my hosts. I have learned so so so much from every single one of them, I still remember the unique experiences I have with them and although it is a quick encounter, it was beautiful and enriching for me.

Interests

tiny house

• dogs
• arts
• culture
• design
• dancing
• dining
• traveling
• music
• live music
• history
• theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: all genres of music. To name a few bands.. Regina Spektor, Interpol, Daughter, Florence and the Machine, The National, Gojira, The Strokes, Andrea Bocelli, Temper Trap, The Beatles, Lykke Li, Phosphorescent, Bob Marley, Charles Aznavour, Led Zeppelin, etc etc..

Movies: scared of horror movies but love all movies in general. Few ones that pop in my head.. Mudbound, The Shawshank Redemption, The Life of David Gales, The Reader, The Book Thief, An Education, Cloud Atlas, Food Inc., Life is Beautiful, Blood Diamond, etc etc..

Books: lots of books on history, philosophy, food and culture. All time favorite is 1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell. Some other ones include Food&Culture, Food the Key Concept, Guns Germs and Steel,LOTR, Harry Potter, etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To keep my dog well and alive from puppy until now. 10 years of commitment and having that responsibility teach me so many things. I think that's pretty amazing.

To kickstart a small dried fruits startup in Morogoro, Tanzania that is owned by a young lady living under the poverty line.

To carry 46kg of books from Montreal, Canada to Chamwino area in Morogoro, Tanzania in order to fill in a community library and start the reading club.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing everything I have and learn everything I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I pack my tempeh starter with me and I can teach you how to make tempeh! an Indonesian fermented soy beans

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Indonesia, Tanzania