Hey there! My name is Pauline.

I am a curious, nature-loving lady of the flowers who enjoys playing music and making art of various kinds. I worked several years in a nonprofit and am now just starting a bodywork business. I'd say the biggest gift I could offer as a host is to offer those more sensitive travelers passing through New York a serene spot to recharge after exploring the city. I live right by a beautiful park and bodies of water, it's very peaceful up here! I am happy both chatting and spending time in quiet company.

I have two cats, so beware those allergic, although I do carry claritin if that's helpful!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a former couchsurfer and interested in exploring hosting to pay it forward!

Interests

• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• painting
• podcasts
• piano
• drums
• psychology
• spirituality
• jam sessions
• astrology
• nutrition
• ayurveda
• songwriting
• foraging
• banjo
• the beatles
• conscious communication
• somatics
• yoga nidra
• cooking with friends

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Give me some soaring melodies and bumping beats please!
The Beatles, Emily King, Serge Gainsbourg, Françoise Hardy, Otis Redding, Beats Antique, Queen, Johnny Cash, Digable Planets, George Clinton, Royksopp, Ratatat, Prince, The Coup. And Kirtan

Movies: Ace Ventura Pet Detective, Tampopo, Audrey Hepburn movies

Shows: Adventure Time! and Steven Universe

Books: The Count of Monte Cristo, The Ladies Detective Agency, various compilations of fairy tales from around the world

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent four months living with a family in Mali in West Africa, speaking only Bambara, and learning drumming and dancing

Teach, Learn, Share

- I can explore your astrology chart with you
- I can talk nutrition, I have a wide and nuanced breadth of knowledge on this topic
- Happy to share a meal or two with you!
- I can teach basics of banjo and piano
- I can offer a sample Rosen Method bodywork session
- Would love to learn from any music or songwriting expertise you might have!
- Teach me foraging tips! or honestly anything else, I'd love to learn from you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Italy, Mali, Mexico, Scotland, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mali