I am an Alaskan transplant to Sweden, and am new to travel in a way. I've moved a lot, throughout the states and abroad but not actually seen a lot so now I'm trying to change that.
I love painting and dancing and burlesque. I like nature and to be outside. I love all things related to the ocean.
I am a waitress and animal lover, and terrible at writing self-descriptions.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like a new experience! I am open-minded and enjoy meeting new people, plus sometimes hearing about a city from the locals means finding amazing things off the beaten path. I find meeting people who live in the area makes the adventure much more enriching.

Interests

Oh there are many. For starters: Costume Design, Dancing, Baking, Cooking, Board Games, Tea, Reading, Gardening, Sight-Seeing, Camping, Hiking... all kinds of things!

I like to meditate in my free time, and look forward to doing a meditation retreat soon. I am learning to become the best version of myself.
I am not a minimalist but I like to keep things simple, meaning I like to own only things that bring value to my life. It has been a long journey and I'm learning more about myself this way, and how to accept things as they are. It's difficult but so rewarding. I have become a happier person since I started.

I work as a performer in a local Burlesque Bar/Speakeasy, which is super fun! I love to meet people from all over the world and help them out if needed with practical things like suggestions of where to go and where not to park, haha. I am very lucky to be able to work on my craft every day and practise in front of a real live audience! I make my own costumes, which is a fun creative thing to do.

• pets
• cats
• dogs
• photography
• burningman
• salsa dancing
• ballroom dancing
• cooking
• baking
• mexican food
• meditation
• gardening
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• crochet
• hiking
• sightseeing
• kindness
• series
• tantra
• burlesque
• 420
• watercolor
• polish food

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a little bit of everything!
John Scalzi, Neil Gaiman, and Phillipa Gregory are some of my favorite authors.
Lately I have been enjoying audiobooks but I don't go a day without listening to music - which includes a bit of everything. My current "main" style has been electronica/psytrance

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a solo vacation to Seattle and ended up in Hawaii with no plan at all. It was crazy and amazing, and one of the best experiences of my life!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know how to crochet, but would love some hands on knitting training. I am a decent cook, and can make some tasty dinners! I have a great recipe for salsa :)
I can show you the chords I know on Ukulele, or give you a quick and dirty beginners guide to watercolour painting... or maybe you want to know how to fold a fitted sheet? Basic meditation?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am not afraid to get my hands dirty. I can help do anything you need help with, especially if you're willing to show me how (if I don't already know). I'm great at cleaning, mending clothes, and plucking weeds!
I don't mind a bit of hard work.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, Sweden, United States