Hello! I’m a 30 year old researcher, animal welfare worker, comedian and Burner )’(. I’ve always loved traveling and recently spent the earlier part of 2019 working at animal shelters in Vietnam and Thailand.

I completed my Master’s degree in Psychology from New York University and thought I had it all figured out. Until I realized that I wasn’t happy doing what I was doing and that I was destined to live a non-conventional life. I realized that I wanted my life to be about experiencing the unknown, meeting new people, involving animals to a larger degree, challenging myself and broadening my world view. I don’t see myself working a 9-5 job for the rest of my life. My goal in life has changed from being career focused to travel focused.

I’m conscientious, kind, humane - but also don’t take myself too seriously. A comedian involved in improv theater and stand up - I love it!

I also remain active and enjoy swimming, cycling, going to the gym and playing table tennis (ping pong). Love nature and the outdoors.

Staying positive is LIFE - always learning, always growing.

I have my own vegetable garden :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet people outside of my circles and opinions. I don’t want to live in an echo chamber. Also I would love to show people how locals live and also experience that when I stay with locals.

Interests

Swimming, animal welfare, hiking, cycling, theatre, stand up comedy, gender justice, gardening.

• animals
• culture
• traveling
• socializing
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m an eclectic person so my taste also varies. In music I range from deep techno, acid to minimal house —-> and go into hip hop very much!

Crash has to be one of my all time fav movies. And American beauty also (although now I don’t know how I feel about it after Kevin Spacey’s history of abuse).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 3 months volunteering at animal shelters in Vietnam and Thailand and traveling solo everywhere I went. I met some amazing animals and heard some really traumatic stories - but so grateful to have the opportunity to give back to them. I worked with cats and dogs - often abused, neglected, sick, disabled. I am so grateful to have had that opportunity.

Burning Man has been life changing. I go alone from Pakistan and it has totally shifted my worldview.

Teach, Learn, Share

Countries I’ve visited:

Vietnam, Thailand, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Italy, United States, Netherlands, Malaysia, Turkey, South Africa, Pakistan

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am happy to cook/share local Pakistani food for you! We’re known for our food and we don’t joke. I’m also very organized and clean and always happy to help in that area!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Pakistan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States