CURRENT MISSION

To find hosts in Barcelona, Spain for March 28-June 13

ABOUT ME

I live in Portland, Oregon where I love to sew, cook vegan food, soak up rare moments of sunshine, read, write, and meet people. I've recently come out of my shell a bit and am thriving on the connections I make on a day to day basis. I love animals and new experiences. I want to be Anais Nin.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in a low impact lifestyle. I eat mostly a mostly vegan diet, travel by bus, foot or bike, love the environment, and try to be concious of everyone around me. I believe everyone deserves equal rights regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. I try my best to be kind to each person I meet, and love animals so much.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Getting familiar with the website as I plan my trip to Barcelona. Hoping to meet inspiring folks that will show me what makes their city amazing. I will be couch surfing during my entire trip and am also looking to make connections that may lead short term housing. I can't wait to get to know you!

I clean up after myself, am low maintenance, and respectful. I like to help with pets and can cook up some tasty vegetarian food in exchange for a couch.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have yet to a experience a direct couch surfing experience with this website (I've just signed up) but have had many outside experiences hosting and surfing. I am currently couch surfing in Portland, OR until my trip to Barcelona. Within the last month I have stayed in spare rooms and on couches in Florida and Indiana, slept on an air mattress in a friend's library, and am now house sitting a beautiful colonial house! I am loving my independence and had so many wonderful experiences.

Interests

Sewing, cooking, foreign films, reading, making friends, unexpected connections, spontaneity, nature, flowers, cats, thrift stores, walks, taking photos, writing letters, journaling, spontaneity, the sea

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Black Keys, Bill Callahan, Joanna Newsom, Tin Hat Trio, Patsy Cline, Al Green, Cat Power, The Avett Brothers, Timber Timbre, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Mirah, SBTRKT, and the list goes on and on. I love bluegrass, indie, r&b, old time country, rock-n-roll, and just about anything. I listen to music everyday.

Movies: Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Playtime by Jacques Tati, The Future, Rushmore

Books: The Diary of Anais Nin, The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao, Middlesex, The God of Small Things

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Driving into Aveiro, Portugal and feeling overcome with inspiration to create. The tiles, the land, everything made me want to sew.

I feel absolute awe when I hold my little cat. The love between an animal and person is so strong an unwavering.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach basic sewing skills!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States