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Overview

  • 11 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2017
  • Musician and private tutor
  • Penn state
  • From CT, USA
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About Me

I have actually hosted about 10 surfers; however, I didn’t have the profile at the time. My roommate took the requests and I shared hosting duties. If you find me on here and realize you have stayed with me, a review would be much appreciated!

That itch is BACK!! Gotta go, move, travel, be in a plane, be anywhere but the mundane!! This summer I will be spending time in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Croatia, and France and would love to share my experiences as a Californian with other hosts interested in cultural exchange. I find that the most beautiful experiences of travel are the refreshing new neural pathways built when discovering and sharing cultural differences and experiences. I am a perpetual student, so I find traveling to be one of the richest educators. I maintain myself professionally by playing keys in various bands around Central Coast Cali: JUDO NO, Gemini Jazz, The Kitchenettes and others as well as educating high schoolers (and myself) in math, science, writing, , study skills, memory skills and life coping skills. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you🎉🎺🌺

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

While living in Santa Cruz, CA, a housemate of mine started hosting couch surfers. That part of my life began to feel refreshing and eye opening as we met people from around the world on a weekly basis. I believe in the value of sharing our spaces with each other to allow the gift of affordable and safe travel.

Interests

  • arts
  • singing
  • architecture
  • interior design
  • cooking
  • breakfast
  • red wine
  • beer
  • coffee
  • exercise
  • music
  • piano
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • science
  • nature
  • relaxing
  • local history
  • getting lost
  • keyboards
  • local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Thelonious monk, miles Davis, alfredo Rodriguez, buena vista social club, Amy winehouse, Michael Jackson, Pedrito Martinez Group, thrash shows, all kinds of rock, blues, animal collective, tUnE-yArDs, so much more....

Books:
Even Cowgirls get the Blues, Cat's Cradle, Euphoria,

Movies:
Do the Right Thing, Raging Bull, Annie Hall, Natural Born Killers, Snatch, Burn After Reading, Fargo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stayed Alive until now

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Piano and basic musical skills, I can cook delicious meals for you

What I Can Share with Hosts

Peace and quiet or warm conversation, I can cook amazing sauces of all kinds, musical entertainment, a well practiced listening ear, chocolate

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, Denmark, France, Italy, Mexico, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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