Simple farm girl at heart. I grew up on a farm, with nothing but fields and big open sky for 18 years. This means I am a bit shy and quiet at times, but can find joy in the smallest of things - like watching a caterpillar walk across a leaf or scratching a dog on the back.

The past 12 years I lived "in town" (as we say in the countryside), and learned how to be less shy thanks to the karaoke and goth bars :) I worked in web design for 8 years, so learned about internet technology, and met many video gamers and science fiction enthusiasts along the way :) But still, I love to just sit outside and watch the sunset like I did when I was a kid with the big open fields :)

These days I am traveling :) Traveled in Asia for 3 months with a good friend. Now am exploring Europe, sometimes on my own with a book and podcasts, sometimes with a new friend from the hostel :)

(Español)
Soy una simple chica de campo, pero gusto conocer nuevo personas y explorer nuevo lugares. Yo trabajé como un diseñador para 8 años y ahora estoy viajando para uno año.

PHILOSOPHY
He who seeks freedom sets fear aside, sets aside anger, and puts off desire. Truly that man is made free forever. (from Bhagavad Gita)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Sharing a meal and learning about life in your city :)

I hosted a few couch surfers in California, and learned a lot from them :) They helped me to my city in a new way :)

Interests

** MUSIC **
Currently listening to: Childish Gambina, Stromae, and Jacques Brel (trying to practice French :) )

Favorites:
Bomba Estereo, Fleet Foxes, Fever Ray, Covenant, La Femme, Gogol Bordello, Valerie June, Mastadon, The Knife, jazz, and folk and psychedelic music from 1960s and 70s

Trained in piano and jazz improv

** DANCE **
I love dancing, but am a little out of shape since traveling :) I tried belly dancing with my karaoke sister, and met my boyfriend dancing at the goth club.

• humanities
• design
• graphic design
• dancing
• belly dancing
• education
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• socializing
• music
• jazz
• piano
• surfing
• animation
• science fiction
• games

Music, Movies, and Books

** BOOKS **
Currently reading: "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Favorites:
"Guards! Guards!" by Terry Pratchett
"Strength in What Remains" by Tracy Kidder
"The Laws of Simplicity" by John Maeda
"Neuromancer" by William Gibson
Comics by Harvey Pekar and Robert Crumb
"Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman
"Sandman" by Neil Gaiman
"Dune" by Frank Herbert
"Sphere" by Michael Crichton

** MOVIES **
Cocoa
Hook
Ghost World
Paprika

** TV SHOWS **
Star Trek Next Generation, Cosmos, Futurama, Avatar the Last Air Bender, Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown, Cowboy Bebop

** ART **
I love finding amazing street art around the world :) French comic artist Moebius (Jean Giraud) - fantastically surreal and dreamy landscapes and characters.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stayed with a family in Kazakhstan, talked with them about robots, tried to talk to the nanny in Russian, and watched the baby learn how to walk :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Practice speaking Spanish and French :). Learn about culture and life in your city.

(Español)
Quisiero practicar español por favor :) Quisiero apprender la vida en su ciudad.

(Français)
Je voudrais practique Français :) Je voudrais apprendre sur le vie a votre ville :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chocolates and gifts from afar :) I can also help cook and do dishes :)

(Español)
Hablo un poquito español, y estoy apprendiendo toda dia :) Puedo hablar en español con ti si esta tu lengua preferente.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, China, France, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States