My name is z and I'm from Ohio, USA. I studied cultural anthropology (and glass), and it's truly a passion of mine. There is nothing that I enjoy more than being completely immersed in a culture foreign to me. Traveling and learning are amazing practices that go very well hand-in-hand! When traveling I like to learn about cultures, make friends, chill and stretch, party partyyy, dance, LEARN a lot, hike, explore, see live music and art, among many other things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore the world and meet people of all kinds to LEARN and GROW.

Interests

I LOVE HUMANS, I learn so much and share the most amazing experiences with them.
At this stage of my life I've become a very natural person, trying to become more in tune with my mind, body and spirit.
I've been working in a glass studio for awhile and I fell in love with the art form. It's so awesome and really challenging, allowing me to continuously push myself.
I love love love any kind of boarding, I'm not versed in much, but anything with a board is very interesting to me.
I'm very much so open to experiencing new things in my life, but not like crazy dangerous or extremely scary things...

• culture
• singing
• dancing
• music
• surfing
• anthropology
• art
• adventure
• fun
• longboarding
• new experiences
• sculpture
• skating
• glassblowing
• trying new things
• board sports
• glass art
• glass working

Music, Movies, and Books

Any music really - Punk, Rock, 60's, Lofi, House, Classical, System of a
Down, Disco, I'm on a Jim Croce kick

Braiding Sweetgrass, Harry Potter (totally obsessed), Anthony Bourdain, The Book Thief, Shel Silverstein, Manga, etc.

Captain Fantastic, Moulin Rouge, Poor Things, Wes Anderson, Usual Suspects, Tim Burton, American Horror Story, Sword Art Online, Soul Eater, Bob's Burgers, Adventure Time, Mama Mia, Everything Everywhere All at Once, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Discovered some of my passions in life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be more than happy to teach English (certified TEFL), French, or anything else that I can. I also bring my longboard with me most everywhere, so if you're down for a longboard intensive, I'd be willing to teach or play around!

What I Can Share with Hosts

French or English language intensive, amazing conversation. Dishes from my repertoire! I am grateful for the opportunity to be among others with similar mindsets and am game for anything.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, England, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (French part), Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States