CURRENT MISSION

To make a positive impact.

ABOUT ME

I am learning Arabic and Spanish and LOVE speaking in broken french. I am desperate to travel, but having been a student until just recently I am broke and haven't had the money to do so. I am very outgoing and try to be positive yet realistic. I love to talk and share adventures with people. I'm a very passionate person but also don't like to take myself/life too seriously. I love to have random bus adventures and find hidden treasures in unexpected places!

PHILOSOPHY

Exceed expectations. Make an impact. Do something positive.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I was once very scared to couchsurf but I took the leap and it ended up being the greatest experience! I love this organization and have met so many amazing people through it!

Sadly, my new job has me on call 24hrs between 4-7 days a week. Unfortunately, at all hours of the night, I might have to use my living room as an office. This means I can't host anyone that values sleep or privacy.

I can, however, take you around town and show you a few hidden gems!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had some amazing experiences with Couchsurfing! My first time was just fabulous staying with a new friend in Toronto, she really established my faith in this site and community. I have had continual success throughout my time on this site, especially in Peru as I was connected with so many amazing people and opportunities. I love this website and community and hope to have many positive experiences with it in the future!

Interests

Politics. International Affairs. French. Arabic. Spanish. Singing. Dancing. Broadway. Travelling (obviously).Sewing. Eating good food. Bus adventures. Trying new things. Meeting new people. Reading. Bursting into song in public. Fine Arts. Not-so-fine Arts. Finding new and exciting things to do. Eating at Ikea. Concerts of any kind. Canoeing. Kayaking. Camping. General Adventuring. Doing touristy things in your own city. Doing touristy things in any city. Taking 100000 touristy pictures anywhere I go! Eating chocolate. Debating. Telling lame jokes. Etc Etc Etc...

• arts
• humanities
• writing
• singing
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• chocolate
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• karaoke
• canoeing
• kayaking
• camping
• cultural studies

Music, Movies, and Books

Documentaries. Independent Films. Any film genre except crazy gorey horror. Poltical books. Non-fiction books. Trashy teen novels. Magazines. Anything that makes me think. Sometimes things that dont require thinking....
Broadway. 90s Pop. 80s Rock. Indie pop/punk. Generally upbeat music. I love to dance so anything with a beat. Jazz. Blues. Anything with amazing vocals. Etc Etc Etc...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed Huayna Picchu and went to the Temple of the Moon and legit almost died.
I grew up in Libya (Brega)and have traveled to 22 countries (but I don't count them in my personal travels since I was generally under 10 years old).
I saved someones life once by giving them the J-thrust (also known as the heimlich maneuver).
To be continued in person (hopefully)...

Teach, Learn, Share

I love reading about/studying politics, international affairs, global development (global poverty issues), and cultural studies. I am writing my thesis on microcredit institutions and the relationship between credit and debt in the social reproduction of capitalism. I also am obsessed with karaoke (I mostly do Broadway covers) and I like to sew... so I can throw that into the mix if politics aren't really your thing.

I am passionate about learning and love to hear about and discuss other peoples passions on every subject (especially if it is a new subject for me).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Libya

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