CURRENT MISSION

Keeping my eyes and heart open, living fully the small wonders in life

ABOUT ME

I am open, joyful, (usually) full of laughter and smiles, passionate about what I do and a little indecisive on matters that don't really matter (like what to eat at a restaurant - luckily I have diminished my options considerably by cutting becoming vegetarian!).
For me, life is not as much about where I am or what I am doing, but who I'm with. I love the phrase "turning places into people".

PHILOSOPHY

Life is too short not laugh and smile your way through it.
Don't resist all temptations, they may not return.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and in Ottawa, Canada.
Both experiences were really good!

I have also hosted three couchsurfers on different occasions together with my roommate here in Trondheim since august 2014.

Interests

The way people live their life, and what gives them joy and meaning is what I love to experience - an attitude that led me to my studies in social anthropology. I love spending time outdoors, whether it be sunny or rainy, but just as much as I like to be on the move, I enjoy sitting down reading a book, listening to music, or just talking over a cup of what-it-might-be.

• books
• reading
• music
• outdoor activities
• bungee jumping
• anthropology
• afs

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Oryx and Crake, Mengele Zoo, Sophie's world,
Music: Joni Mitchell, Ane Brun, Firstaidkit, Highasakite, Fred Pellerin, Robyn, Siri Nilsen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumping above the Nile.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Norwegian, some Kinyarwanda (a bantu language) and Quebecois.
I can also teach you how to knit or crochet, and I know some Tam The (Vietnamese Tai Chi).

If you are interested I could share some theories on intercultural learning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Norway, Rwanda