All things ~arise~exist~and expire~

ABOUT ME

Graduated college as a psychology major and double minor in criminal justice and sociology. Some interests I have are social justice, sustainability, organizational psychology, pop culture, gender, and feminism.
I am originally adopted from Russia and grew up in Portland, Oregon since I was three years old. Currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. Studying to become a prosthetic technician.

PHILOSOPHY

Buddhist mindfulness/spirituality intertwined with sustainability and social justice. Vague and broad...I know ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am traveling and seeking couches to sleep on :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with 4 or 5 hosts, but never hosted, some day I would love to!

Interests

Hiking, Sustainability, People watching, walking tours, water sports,sun-bathing, beer and new foods!

• pets
• culture
• womens rights
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• psychology
• sociology
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Margaret Atwood

Anything post-apocalyptic!

Beach House or any dream pop.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been on a hot air balloon ride!

Teach, Learn, Share

Pema Chodron- The Places That Scare You

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hospitality, Meal prepping, tidy/cleaning, pet care, travel advice, meditation, yoga and philosophy!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Scotland, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation