**I'm a CS vet and have been hosting/surfing for over a decade, though this is a new profile - my old one got deleted accidentally so I'm starting fresh**

I'm Ria, from Toronto, Canada, and I'm excited to meet you! I love trying new things and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Pretty sure in a past life I was a sea creature - if there is an opportunity to be in the water, you will find me there. I am into personal development and continually bettering myself; currently working towards becoming a psychotherapist and managing a club downtown.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people, to share warmth and hospitality in a world that could use more connection and trust.

Interests

• meditation
• reading
• swimming
• adventures
• journaling
• cold showers

Music, Movies, and Books

Bel Canto -- Ann Patchett

All My Puny Sorrows -- Miriam Toews

A Spot of Bother -- Mark Haddon

The Princess Bride -- William Goldman

Chocolat -- Joanne Harris

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Looked down into an active volcano

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the basics of fire spinning 🔥

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you about the death industrial complex (I used to work as a funeral director).

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Laos, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, Poland, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Dominican Republic