I'm a adventurous fun-loving girl who likes to explore life to the fullest.
I can be artsy and quirky. My friends describe me as extravert.
I love to draw, paint, write, perform poetry and cook. I'm also into running.
Do not feed me meat because I'm a vegetarian.
And I'm trying to live a no waste-lifestyle (still learning a lot).
I have friend all over the planet, and I like to think that distance is something you create, not something you messure.

Something strange about me: I do not own a smartphone. So people who do not have my phonenumber can't reach me.

I have a website: marjanderidder.be

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I will be travelling alone for the most of the time. I would like to meet some locals who can maybe show me around or just wish me off to a great day in the morning. Also I do not like to much comfort. I like hostels, dorms, camping and couches. I'm not a fan of the fancy stuff. I prefer picknick over restaurant, every single time!

Interests

• arts
• writing
• books
• poetry
• street art
• cooking
• running
• music
• cycling
• baseball
• soccer
• art history
• beaches
• mountains
• nature
• watching movies
• reading books
• whiskey
• illustration
• poetry slam
• via ferrata
• vacation
• seaside
• graphic novels
• trees
• vegetarian cooking
• vegan cooking
• climbing trees
• creative writing
• playing basketball
• walking barefoot
• writing poetry
• illustrating
• playing softball
• carrot cake

Music, Movies, and Books

Music --> Cigarettes after sex, The vaccines, Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Waitt, Olafur Arnalds, The Velvet Underground, The Prodidgy, Daft Punk, The national, Fleet foxes, Alt-J, Bear's Den, Editors, Elbow, Intergalactic Lovers, Florence and The Machine, Muse ( the albums before the resistance), The Levellers, ... (list that goes on and on and on)

Movies --> Intouchable, Amélie Poulain (le fabuleux destin), all Wes Anderson-movies, all Tarantino-movies, Edward Scissorhands, Stardust, all-Lars Von Trier-movies, Mifunes sidste sang (Danish movie), Silver lining playbook, Joy, The perks of being a wallflower, Donnie Brasco, On va ou maintenant?, ... (list that goes on and on)

Books --> Grief is a thing with feathers, all Mo Yan-books, all Murakami-books, Perfume, A whole life (Robert seethaler), War (Jochen Rausch), Consequences (Nina Weijers), ... (list that goes on and on... you should see my bookshelves!)

Graphic novelists I like: Ward Zwart, Kaat Vermeire, Ephameron, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

being me, all the time, any time.

Teach, Learn, Share

- Recipes
- Booktips
- Arttips
- Imagination
- Creativity
- Sollutions
- Kindness / good company
- Humor

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good time, a good conversation.
I can cook some great food.
I could draw something for you, or write something for you.
I like to dance, have a drink, walk, be active.
I could coach you through a tough workout.
I could play (board)(soccer.../...)games.
I could give you great advice.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Denmark, Germany