I am passionately studying sociology at university (M.A.) . I love to learn and to try out new things, such as adventurous leasure time activities or travelling. It inspires me to be around creative and open-minded people, to make music or read a great book, also to have deep and meaningful conversations or get out in nature to take some pictures or just get some time off. I cook with friends quite often and I'm a big fan of doing yoga (I first got in touch with yoga more than 5 years ago!).

I guess, this is the sociologist in me speaking but I don't think these kind of self descriptions are representing me or anyone else in a complete or broad manner because we all are such complex human beings with endless facettes we use for life to be able to act but at least these descriptions give a little bit of orientation. So let's get to know each other besides the internet presence! :-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I want to get to know people all over the world and get to know a different perspective on their lives and the cities they live in, not just as a tourist. Also, I aspire to broaden my horizon by putting myself into different cultural circumstances. Besides, as a sociology student, I'm deeply interested in people and people's views of the world!

Interests

• books
• singing
• photography
• music festivals
• wine
• white wine
• picnic
• vegan
• yoga
• modeling
• meditation
• walking
• music
• live music
• classical music
• folk music
• electronic music
• rock music
• violin
• surfing
• sociology
• ukulele
• food
• adventure
• learning languages
• sustainability
• reading books
• playing ukulele
• learning new things
• different cultures
• mindfulness
• local food
• learning
• meeting new people
• indie rock
• long walks
• fotography
• local culture
• live concerts
• taking pictures
• nature walks
• trying new things
• slow food
• going out with friends
• sustainable tourism
• sustainable agriculture
• reading novels
• singer songwriter
• environmental protection
• getting to know different cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste is widespread. It goes from rock or electronica to calming singer-songwriters and mellow jazz or classical music. I also love music from the old days. 60's, 70's and on, e.g. Beatles, the Doors, you name it. Artists I listen to currently are Amy Winehouse, Florence + the Machine, Kiasmos, Stavroz, Chet Baker, Lambert, Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm and Agnes Obel. I could go on for hours here, but there are just too many good artists to write down.
I absolutely love watching documentaries, especially about nature. But I also like movies that make you think and/or that consume you totally so you kinda forget that you are actually watching one. A movie I really like is 'into the wild'. I really love Wes Anderson's movies, too, especially 'Grand Budapest Hotel'. I also like science-fiction movies or series like Ex Machina or Rick & Morty.
One of many favourite books is 'Just kids' by Patti Smith. It describes such a pure and beautiful atmosphere. I also just finished a book of Hesse: 'Der Steppenwolf' and I really enjoyed it. Currently I'm diving into the deep and dark ocean with Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and besides that I read Eckhard Tolle's 'The Power of Now'. Some other authors I love are Paulo Coelho, J.D. Salinger and Douglas Adams.
My favourite dead artists are Salvador Dalí (I was in his museum in Spain once and it was a great experience!), Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh (Have you seen the movie 'Loving Vincent'?) and René Magritte.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A great experience I made was pushing myself out of comfort zones and boundaries that I perceived in the circumstances around me and the ones which I set up for myself. I'm still on it and it is challenging every time again but it inspires me, so I keep up with it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would be happy to cook with my hosts or surfers and show surfers the spots of the city where the locals go. I could also teach you some german and yoga poses.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany