Hello lovely people! I am a student from Miami currently studying abroad in Italy. I love meeting good-natured people, exchanging culture, and anything that involves travel! I absolutely love the arts and spend my days painting, writing (sucky) poetry, and taking photos.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I found this suggested website through a book and I've heard amazing experiences from people that have participated! I would love to take the risk and meet new people that share the same energy I do.

Interests

• books
• poetry
• photography
• human rights
• cooking
• coffee
• vegan
• yoga
• painting
• computer science
• international relations
• travel
• nature
• learning languages
• dance
• friendship
• plants
• edm
• positive thinking
• vinyl records

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love all types of music but especially EDM and alternative! I've gone to Ultra several years in a row now. Some of my favorite artists are: Soko, Keaton Henson, Hot Since '82, BANKS, Halsey, Death Cab for Cutie, PVRIS(MY FAVORITE BAND), Tycho, The xx, you can find my Spotify at bruisedmosaics to see more
Movies: Memoirs of a Geisha, The Notebook, Pride and Prejudice, The Lovely Bones, 50 First Dates, A Walk to Remember
Books: The Stranger-Albert Camus, A Happy Death-Albert Camus, Walk Through Walls-Marina Abramovich, Fahrenheit 451-Ray Bradbury, The Bell Jar-Sylvia Plath, Metamorphosis-Kafka

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've done is overcoming my own depression, with treatment, and being able to help my friends that have been in the same mindset. I think it's so important to trust your intuition and feel the general energy of people. The saying "your vibe attracts your tribe" is true and has changed my life. Seeing the world and its natural beauty after years of darkness is monumental for me.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: you can practice your English or Russian with me(my parents are immigrants from Moscow), I also know how to take professional photos and program in Java
Learn: I would love to learn about other cultures through food, discussion, and language!
Share: sharing funny stories of my childhood and monumental life changes, I love to hear about people's lives

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a sense of humor with some wit, some amazing vegan and Russian recipes i've picked up along my way, my piano skills, and a good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States