CURRENT MISSION

Canada and Hawaii

ABOUT ME

I am an adventurer:))
I'm not depressed. I often smile and laugh
I have an extensive network of friends, many of whom are now life long couchsurfing friends and acquaintances. I really love getting to know people from all walks of life, particularly artistic and creative types, those kinds of people who aren't afraid to get what they want out of life :)

PHILOSOPHY

For me, it's all about connection: real connections with the people and places around me.
I try not to offend people. I try to understand opinions (not happy when I fail). Never tell a lie. Never bend the truth. Be quiet instead. And expect others to offer me the same.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am an avid couchsurfer.
Couchsurfing has provided me with a new lease on life and I get great satisfaction out of helping others, hanging out, dancing, drinking, eating, and exchanging hospitality across the globe.
I love hosting people, whether it is through downing a few beers or glasses of vino, eating copious amounts of cheese

I love to offer advice based on my own experiences and the word of mouth of others.
Often I meet up with other couchsurfers worldwide.
It is through couchsurfing that I have met some really cool and hospitable people and I love being able to actively return the favour. Some of my best friends are couchsurfers and I always love meeting new people with the same outlook on life as I have.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

All my couchsurfing experiences have been totally awesome. I have had some absolutely brilliant hosts! Most importantly, I have made some life-long friendships and really hope to continue doing so in the future. Each day brings with it a new surprise of meeting new couchsurfers, catching up with old ones and sharing in the CS spirit.

Interests

Some of my major interests:

- Travelling
- Hitch-hiking
- Cooking and trying crazy food I never tried before.
- SPORT: running, climbing, yoga, gymnastics

• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• cheese
• beer
• yoga
• marathon
• running
• drinking
• clubbing
• traveling
• hiking
• adventure races
• sports
• rock climbing
• gymnastics
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite books are cookbooks, guidebooks and maps:) I have not enough patience for fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have decided to take on yet another major challenge - to run my first marathon. During four months of training under the guidance of the Moscow Running club I was preparing to do it:) Finally in April of 2008 I have run my first marathon:)

Teach, Learn, Share

Whatever you want:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Italy, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States

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