CURRENT MISSION

Moving to NYC from Chicago

ABOUT ME

I am an artist, finished my MFA at Northern Illinois University in May 2013. Before I worked as a graphic designer in Chicago.
I moved to US in 1998 and have mostly lived in Chicago area since.
I traveled a bunch and keep traveling a lot.
I love meeting new people and I see myself as open to new experiences.

PHILOSOPHY

Do the best you can in the given circumstances. Be the best person you can be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I enjoy meeting people and like sharing and helping out however I can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couchsurfing is a great way to connect with people when away from home.

Interests

Art history, languages, psychology, frienship

• arts
• design
• graphic design
• traveling
• socializing
• art history
• history
• languages
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Nonfiction and poetry, books about art and psychology. I listen to a lot of podcasts!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most transforming experience of my life was going to grad school to study art. It was enlightening both in terms of discovering what art is and also getting to know myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

It can be hard pursue your deepest desires, it is often uncomfortable. What I've leaned is that encountering resistance may not mean that you're on the wrong path.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia, Switzerland, United States

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