I once read that the reason time seems to go by so quickly as an adult is because we experience less "first times". As a kid I've had hundreds: first time my dad let go of the bike and I didn't fall, first fall from the monkey bars and I farted in front of my crush, first time swinging my head back on the swings and realizing I like seeing the world from a different perspective.
Those experiences were effortless. Though it takes work now, I try to experience the new as often as possible. Couchsurfing was a first. And that led me to the first time in Paris, and the first time on the back of a motorcycle. Life is too short to stay in my comfort zone. I read and write, I rock climb. I'm learning french and I draw and watercolor. There is so much to see out there to only have one sentence in the "About Me" category. Learn, create, do, love.

I love bookshelves and bookstores. Snuggling in a large comfy chair with a good book, a cup of tea, and natural sunlight makes my heart swell.

During my stay in Germany, I started a travel journal to remember the small moments. Tucked between pages are leaves from Erfurt, where a woman I befriended while making a documentary offered us a free place to stay and played tour guide. On another page I water colored the view from my window in Bonn, Germany. And on another, a drawing of what I remembered of an outlook on the trail by my host house, where a Muslim woman snuck out for a picnic with her boyfriend, wine and bread between soft kisses.
I've since filled up that journal and started another. I hope to someday fill a chest with photos and messy writing to remind myself of all the people I've met and things I've seen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

With a positive attitude and a "yes-man" disposition

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed for the first time in Paris and had such a fantastic time. We rode around on a motorcycle and he took me to all the places of interest. We also enjoyed a nice lunch together with his friends. He even wrote in my journal :D
Also stayed with this woman in a small down in France - her friends came over and we sang Beatles songs off key, it was lovely.

Interests

Recently, I fell into painting, but I always have a camera on me

• writing
• books
• photography
• documentaries
• film making
• concerts
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• movies
• traveling
• drawing
• bouldering
• music
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• tourism
• tea
• stargazing
• film
• cloud watching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: recently, a lot of goth babe but also partial to doo wop

Movies: Beginners, waves

Books: wind, sand, and stars by Antoine de saint exupery 🥰

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I stumbled upon paragliding in a small town in northern Italy and just used hang gestures to figure out what I was supposed to do

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share stories over cups of coffee, wine, or food.
I want to learn your love story: How your parents met, how you met your significant other; What language you dream in; what you consider your purpose of life to be.
Photography is one way I teach and share - would love to take your photo on film :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some stories, ideas, hopes and heartbreaks over coffee and tea, photos and writings

Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy, United States