An introvert trying hard to push myself out of my comfort zone. I've been a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine for 3 years now, figuring out how I can have a positive impact on the world and those around me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel without human connection is meaningless-- what's the point of visiting a new place if you're viewing it from inside a bubble?

Interests

Backpacking, canoeing, gardening, cooking, reading, Shakespeare, science fiction, Russian literature, embroidery, yoga, running, singing, amateur ukulele player.

• cooking
• gardening
• reading
• folk music
• backpacking
• canoeing
• choir

Music, Movies, and Books

Too much to list in one place. Really love science fiction and fantasy, 19th century Russian literature, but you name it, I'll read it. Have been on a nonfiction/history kick lately. Always looking for book recommendations!

Sang in a traditional Ukrainian village folk choir for two years, so I always love learning about local traditional music and singing :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a 26-day backpacking trip in the Sierras the summer I was 17. I have never done anything that difficult or amazing before or since.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Georgia, Russian Federation, Ukraine