Hello! I'm Nicole, a laid back nature enthusiast who loves to travel and meet new people. In the past couple years, I've traveled (and lived) all across the US and most of the UK/Europe -- who knows where the next adventure will be. Currently, my partner and I are rooted in Northern New Mexico and loving it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to meet as many new people as possible! Seems like a fantastic way to travel while meeting locals and hopefully making some new friends.

Interests

I'm interested in almost everything really, but I tend to spend my time hiking, cooking, reading, watching/making films, listening to/making music, painting, thinking & experimenting ;) Of course, good conversation is one of the greatest things of all. I love sharing perspectives and learning how other people choose to spend their days.

• cooking
• traveling
• painting
• music
• hiking
• film
• thinking

Music, Movies, and Books

Endless lists, as I'm sure many can relate to, but a few of the favorites:

Bands/Musicians: Talk Talk, Arthur Russell, The Durutti Column, Carissa's Wierd, Guided by Voices, Sun Kil Moon, Brian Eno, Oneohtrix Point Never, Swans, Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Stars of the Lid, Cocteau Twins, Andre Nickatina, The Replacements...

A few favorite movies: Sans Soleil, Werckmeister Harmonies, Walkabout, Stalker, Hands on a Hardbody, The Fifth Element, anything by Brackhage...

Some favorite reads: House of Leaves, Windup Bird Chronicles, Still Life with Woodpecker, Consider the Lobster, Cosmicomics, The Sound and the Fury...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Overcome fear! Not always of course, but that's been a big focus of the last few years of my life. I've taken some risks that have led to amazing things... gotta jump in! It won't always work out, but I have no regrets.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm always looking to learn anything new! Whether how to make a new dish or perhaps inside info on the best spots to check out. By the same token, I'm happy to share any knowledge I have. I'm filmmaker/painter with a ton of ideas on those subjects that I'd be happy to share. I am also a web & graphic designer, so I'd be happy to share any tips related to those fields. I also feel like I can be a good bounce board for any thoughts or ideas. Sometimes a different perspective is all you need to clear up the gray areas.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd love to prepare a meal if the opportunity permits, and even more, I'd love to engage in conversation about anything you find interesting. And if you have any needs in the realm of video/graphic design/web design, I'd be happy to shed some light on those subjects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States