I recently quit my job after years of burnout and am taking time for myself to rest and travel. I enjoy quiet places. I do not smoke or drink.

I love to learn about traditional crafts. While studying woodworking, I fell in love with making things using hand tools.
I've done spoon carving while learning about slöjd as well as French marquetry using a chevalet. My next project is restoration of a desk that was converted from a square piano in the early 1800's.

I've also dabbled in stained glass, metal engraving, enameling, drawing, painting, ceramics, needle felting, origami, papercraft, cross stitch, and more.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find community at home and abroad

Interests

At home, I go to the arcade twice a week to play Nostalgia, MaiMai, and ITG/DDR. I spend my evenings knitting or crocheting while watching TV (usually non-American shows) with my family.

• design
• japanese food
• crochet
• knitting
• woodworking
• piano
• nature
• furniture design
• slow travel
• nature conservation
• wood carving
• woodcarving
• quietness
• traditional crafts
• rhythm games
• slöjd

What I Can Share with Hosts

A quiet and tidy person who wants to learn about you and your community.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States