Hi my name is Kobi! I'm from Australia, but am currently studying the Fall semester in Boston! I am an artsy creative-type; lover of music, films, books and am involved in all sorts of quirky scenes like plus-size fashion and special effects. Yes, I sometimes get to make monsters for a living!

I study graphic and web design, and also work in the field. I'm obsessed with cats, but I really love all animals... If you have a cat I can cuddle - even better, since I am missing my chubby kitty very much!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm unfortunately not able to host in Boston since i'm in student accommodation, but I am looking to experience couchsurfing so I can meet locals and get insider perspectives on the areas i'm visiting.

In my time in the USA, I have driven Route 66 from LA through Vegas, and up to Chicago. I've also been to NYC a few times, as well as New Orleans (ADORE), and I will be in Ohio for Thanksgiving. In January, I will be visiting Detroit, Seattle, Portland, and finally San Francisco before I return to Australia.

I will be able to receive CSers next year in Melbourne, Australia - so keep that in mind! :)

Interests

As mentioned above, my interests are many and varied.

In relation to my current adventures, I have been doing a lot of traveling with a good pal, and we enjoy exploring new areas, trying out different foods, seeing theatre and live music, striking up conversations with strangers, sightseeing, being touristy, not being touristy...

• animals
• cats
• books
• design
• fashion
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• music
• live music
• skydiving
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts of music including jazz, blues, musical theatre, some rock and indie etc.

My favourite movie of all time is The Wizard of Oz, and I am also a huge Marilyn Monroe fan.

I love reading biographies and historical fiction. My favourite children's book is from a series called The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. I have a tattoo of Moonface on my forearm, although I think those books must be more popular in Australia and the UK because most Americans think he is Humpty Dumpty. Haha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I feel like i'm always doing amazing things, but the first thing that popped into my mind was skydiving 14,000 feet with my 62 year old grandma on my 21st birthday. That's a very special memory, and yes I have the photos to prove it! :D

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything and everything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

General life experiences and a good belly laugh. I can get very passionate about topics on social justice and body politics, but I mostly just like to swap stories and find out what makes other people tick.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam