I am a trained potter making tableware with stoneware clay. My work week is pretty quiet and lonely, but I like it that way. It leaves me lots of energy to give other people in my free time. I am an introvert who needs her downtime.

I like to get to know myself through introspection and interaction with other humans and nature. I am easy-going, warm-hearted, understanding, OCD-organized, open-minded, and passionate about the things I am interested in.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was on couchsurfing in my early 20s when I was traveling solo. I really loved the intimate way you could get to know a place you are visiting through a local. Now I am re-animating my account in my early 30s. I am married now so usually traveling with my husband. I am still interested in couchsurfing for the same reason now as back then. It is truly such a different experience than staying at an BnB or hotel, you really feel like to you get to know a place through the eyes of your host.

Interests

I spend most of my time doing pottery. When I am not doing that, I am doing some DIY project at home, woodworking, painting the rooms in my house a different color, making improvements...I am very bad at sitting down and doing nothing.

• singing
• sketching
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• fitness
• pottery
• painting
• drawing
• podcasts
• hiking
• camping
• volleyball
• languages
• audiobooks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music genres I typically cycle through: Folk, Alternative rock, Bluegrass, Blues, RnB, HipHop (selectively), Funk, Jazz, the occasional stint with Reggae, Classical and World Music.

Some books I have read that will stick with me forever: The Kite Runner, The Cider House Rules, Where the Crawdad Sings, The Four Winds, Homo Sapiens, Educated, The Alchemist, 1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I changed my career abruptly before 30. It was hard to start over from zero but I have never regretted it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to help with all English questions, that used to be my old job. And I am happy to learn about what you like about where you live.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Philosophical talks, stories from back home and abroad, and I will gladly cook or bake for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, United States