I'm an engineer/scientist, sometimes a comic artist, freelance illustrator, published children's book author, and amateur fire spinner, when I have the time ;) and when it's legal...

Currently getting my PhD in magnet and steel recycling in Germany!

I love getting lost in nature, hearing stories about the place I'm in, and taking the time to absorb my surroundings. I'm very happy to both wander around on my own, or spend time with you! I can be a bit shy at first, for sure - but once I find my place, I'm very happy to chat ❤

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to make sure my travels are full of wonderful people along with the wonderful sights :) the best thing about travel has always been the people I've met along the way.

Interests

• animals
• cartoons
• reading
• drawing
• karaoke
• animation
• chemistry
• engineering
• science
• road trips
• beaches
• eating
• nature
• forests
• adventures
• poi
• sustainability
• exploring new places
• recycling
• maps
• sustainable living
• fire spinning

Music, Movies, and Books

I love any music to dance to :) Outdoor bands for dancing in plazas...
but I'm also happy with a bit of techno, a bit of rock, a bit of indie or folk or jazz - I'm not picky!

I love animation! If there are animated movies from your country you want to recommend, I want to hear!!

I love reading about sustainable practices, food, trees...and some science fiction. Have you read the Hidden Life of Trees?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote and illustrated a children's book! and it's free! Here you go:

http://www.bnaibrith.org/uploads/7/8/5/9/7859990/kira_kiwi_how_will_school_be.pdf

Teach, Learn, Share

Here is my art portfolio! http://willowescapee.wixsite.com/artportfolio

Let's make art together, or perhaps you can inspire me to make art? ;)

I would also love to learn the curiosities and oddities of any city I'm in. I love weird sculptures and weird corridors, fun museums, graffiti, colorful art, anything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook with or for you! I live with an older French woman and I do most of the cooking for us - she loves it!

I can also draw for you, especially if you have a pet. I love drawing animals!

I'm also fine with helping with household tasks if you need - cleaning, dogwalking, watching children, things like that

Or if you just want someone to talk to, I'm always here to listen!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Germany, United States