I grew up in the suburbs outside of Boston, MA, biking around the neighborhood, making mud pies and annoying my two younger siblings. My mother is French so I also spent my summers with her family in Nice, and have never felt fully American. I love to run, hike, explore, play music, sing, and hang out with friends and family. I've become pretty burned out after a few years working in social services (mental health, housing advocacy, and homeless outreach) and am shifting into pursuing music. Before doing that I'm taking a few weeks to travel, reflect, meet new people and cultures, and learn spanish in the process. You can check out my outdated Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/mimitanskimusic or my brand new and but not quite completed website www.mimitanski.com for a rough idea of my music :) I love folk, jazz, bossa nova, rock, and anything new!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people, experiencing new cultures and communities, and seeing what home means to others. I believe that the best way to travel is to get to know the people who live there and call it home. I also love being reminding of the goodness and generosity of the human spirit.

Interests

• music
• guitar
• hiking
• musica
• guitarra

Music, Movies, and Books

Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris, Lana Del Ray, Fleetwood Mac, Tim Bernardes, O Terno, The Bell Jar, Wuthering Heights, Coisa Mais Linda

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once made my own sauerkraut

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you French and English, some French cooking, and beginner guitar. I'd love to learn more guitar and to improve my Spanish!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My warmth, appreciation, and cooking! I also love to gift chocolate :)

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand