Hi there! My name is Presly and I currently reside in Tangier, Morocco. I consider myself to be an optimistic, enthusiastic, and compassionate person. I feel like every person has a story, and I'm eager to hear as many as I can while I jump from adventure to adventure. I'm an open, honest communicator, and a respectful house guest. I would love to be a part of your life adventure if you'd like to be a part of mine!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm trying out couchsurfing because I'd love to see new places through a local's perspective. The older I get, the more I want to see and experience how real people live. I think that this is the way to see the soul of a neighborhood, and I'd love to be an observer/guest in a community.

Interests

• cooking
• yoga
• hiking
• dance
• journaling
• being in nature
• drinking coffee
• going to museums
• writing poetry

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: my most recently listened to music includes: The 1975, Florence + The Machine, SZA, Grimes, Odeza, Mac DeMarco, Jessica Pratt, Years & Years, Oasis, Above & Beyond, Bjork, and Massive Attack. I also love Radiohead, Joni Mitchell, Animal Collective, Led Zeppelin, Bloc Party, and Sufjan Stevens. I'm a fan of good jazz, broadway tunes, acoustic music, film scores.... pretty much almost anything. :)

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, No Country For Old Men, Nocturnal Animals, Pride and Prejudice, A Beautiful Mind, Milk, Kill Bill Vol. 1 &2, The Conjuring

Books: Milk and Honey, The Sun in Her Flowers, salt., Harry Potter series, Howl, Catcher in the Rye, Brave New World, 1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked across Normandy, when I was living in France. It was the first time that I had done it, and I had an incredible experience. I met so many different kinds of people, and it reminded me of how kind and adventurous people can be. It made an already awesome trip to Normandy even better!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not exactly sure what I can teach others (which is ironic, because I'm a teacher. Perhaps some middle school math? :D), but I love to teach/remind people of their vulnerabilities, and the strength that comes from vulnerability and feelings. I love having conversations about how we can make the world a better place, how to be kinder to each other, anything that makes me laugh and feel connected to others!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook a lovely meal (omnivore, veggie, or vegan), have deep and meaningful (in addition to whimsical and silly) conversations, and do a bit of cleaning if needed!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Jordan, Morocco