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Overview

  • 8 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Finnish; learning English, Swedish
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • No occupation listed
  • M.A. in Creative Sustainability, still a student
  • From Kajaani, Finland
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

ABOUT ME

I love to try new things and get new experiences. I have a lot of dreams, and I have determination to make most of them to come true. Someday I might realize that I cannot experience and learn everything, but now I'm still aiming that I will! I'm amazed by the world :)

I enjoy to party as well I enjoy a hard hiking trip. I have used to have always animals around, I love them, but now I don't stay in a one place long enough that I could have one. I love live music, and it doesn't matter whether it is played in a festival, in a bar or around campfire, it's all great. There's nothing better than staying up whole night dancing, or just listening music that is played there on that specific moment! Unfortunately my musical skills are still under construction, but I'm enthusiastic listener :D

I'm aiming to become a sustainable designer, though I really love studying, so I can't imagine myself yet to move into work life. I like to keep freedom to affect on my schedules, and the place. Sustainability is important to me, but don't worry, I won't preach about it. I mention it because that describes my world view quite well.

I laugh a lot ;)

PHILOSOPHY

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

The main reason why I'm part of couch surfing community, is that I love meet new people and learn about other cultures and lifestyles. In the ideal situation as a traveller my host would show a city to me, and it doesn't matter whether it is exploring some outdoor opportunities like hiking trails, meeting people, maybe some sight seeing, or just hanging out and enjoying of life with a cup of tea or a glass of wine! I'm not looking for a full board and I can take care of myself, you definitely don't need to stress about me :) Would be great to get into local life though, that's what I'm looking for!

I don't have always possibility to serve a couch, because I have two room mates, but it would be more than pleasant to show city, go to party (though I don't do that too often anymore), have some coffee, go to hiking or something like that if you're visiting in my city!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted just few times, and been blessed on those times with very nice guests. Couchsurfing is a wonderful way to travel, I defenetly wouldn't have got so nice experiences of the countries, if I would have stayed at hostels!

Interests

Music, Music festivals, Dancing, Climbing, Horseback riding, Animals, Art museums and Galleries, Hiking, Wilderness, Movies, Painting, Meditation, Laughing, Sustainable design, enjoying of the wonders of the world through all senses

  • animals
  • arts
  • design
  • beauty
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • dancing
  • wine
  • coffee
  • meditation
  • partying
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • painting
  • music
  • live music
  • outdoor activities
  • equestrian
  • hiking
  • surfing
  • rock climbing
  • sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

my playlist mainly includes bluegrass, blues, folk, reggae, and a lot of old classics from different fields of music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the best experiences in my life has been living in a dry cabin in Alaska! Beauty of simplicity!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, India, Norway, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Spain, United States

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