Hello! I'm Lydia! Thanks for reading my profile!

Where do I begin? I am a passionate dancer and mover but also love to explore new and old places. In short, it is hard for me to be still, but when I am tired or feel chill, I enjoy talking with friends, reading, and journaling.

I grew up in California but lived in Pittsburgh, PA to get my degree in dance. I love both places, they have special places in my heart. I wish they were closer together. I moved back to the Bay Area where I currently dance professionally and work at Peet's Coffee & Tea.

I would love to get to know you and your city and will share with you where I am from and where I am going!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a surfer, I don't have a lot of money and can't always afford to stay in a hotel or a hostel. So, this helps me with expenses. Plus, I don't get to know a place very well if I stay in hotel, but I learn so much more when I stay with people who live in the area. Also, I really like to engage in spaces where people are willing to share not only their homes but who they are so that we can learn about each other!

As a host, one of my dreams is to house travelers so that they can have a place to stay and feel at home a little bit. When I was growing up, my parents let a lot of people stay at our house whether they were transitioning into new homes, going through a divorce, or studying abroad. So, I am inspired by what they did and want to do that for others. I would love to learn about my guests and hear their stories!

Interests

• arts
• theater
• performing arts
• ballet dancing
• break dancing
• thrifting
• hiking
• tea
• dance
• house music
• biking
• doctor who
• contemporary dance
• sculpture
• jesus
• community
• lord of the rings
• walking around
• journaling
• jazz music
• weight lifting
• bossa nova
• introspection
• new jack swing
• word search puzzles

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: House, Afro-House (Yes, there's a difference.), Jazz (Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spalding), New Jack Swing, Old School R&B (Stevie Wonder, Gap Band, One Way, Michael Jackson), Classical Music (particularly piano and cello solos), The Black Panther Soundtrack, Amy Winehouse Movies- The Lord of the Ring: The Two Towers, Wonder Woman, Gran Torino Books, A Quiet Place- Captive in Iran, The Chronicles of Narnia, the Harry Potter series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I completed an internship with an organization that established friendships with the homeless and helped them find jobs and housing. I got to teach homeless women some contemporary dance!

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach you self-massage, breathing techniques, and stretches in order to relax the body. Also, I am pretty knowledgeable about tea. So if you're curious or a tea fan, let's talk tea!

I would love to learn mostly anything, but some things I would like to learn a new language, new dance styles, and more about you. I love to hear about other people's stories and life experiences.

I would love to share with my story of who I am and where I am going! Also, I work at Peet's Coffee & Tea and get some coffee and tea. Let me know what you like, and I can bring you some!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My story and who I am but would not mind sharing meals and drinks! Plus, COFFEE and TEA!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Mexico, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States