I would describe myself as peaceful, introvert, mainly jovial but also inclined to melancholy. Sometimes very goofy and spontaneous depending mostly on how comfortable I feel with someone. Partly due to my fascination for the unknown I like to push my boundaries. And partly because I want to grow and experience the world as it is. I try to be as flexible and receptive as I can, as well as cherish compassion. I strive for creating profound connections. For the will to understand human behavior and its underlying patterns I am studying psychology, which I am thoroughly enjoying. Words are not my strength (nor do I think that they are always necessary), but like talking about topics I feel are of importance. Probably more than anything, I'm fascinated by music in its various and sensitive forms.

‘Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth’
- Henry David Thoreau

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's a great opportunity for intercultural learning and for encounters that otherwise wouldn't possibly occur. So far I've had really positive surfing experiences and hopefully will be able to host in the future.

Interests

All forms of art, observing, listening, wandering, wondering, sitting by and looking at the fire, nocturnal conversations, peaceful walks. Exploring the world and its energies, ways of being and expressing oneself. Dancing (swing dance and afro dance in particular). Yoga, meditation. Always keen to hear and learn about other people’s passions as well! I easily get excited about different kinds of adventures; roadtrips, hitchhiking, hiking, cycling... I love travelling slowly.

• arts
• sauna
• traveling
• music
• camping
• philosophy
• psychology
• hitchhiking
• nature
• cultures
• spirituality
• silence

Music, Movies, and Books

Some examples: Patrick Watson, Cocteau Twins, Grouper, Sufjan Stevens, Nils Frahm, Ryuichi Sakamoto,
Goldfrapp, Bibio, Sigur Rós, James Blake, The Souljazz Orchestra, Radiohead, Slowdive, Julee Cruise, Djivan Gasparyan, Benjamin Clementine, Arvo Pärt...
Lately been mainly into dreamy and ambient music, though it varies to some extent. On one hand I can't resist good grooves. On the other hand I have been most touched by instrumental piano music. I enjoy jazz as well as post-rock, indie, electronic... When it comes to music, I am generally very interested in and open to hearing any kind, and definitely influenced and touched by various musicians. Simplicity often speaks to me.

The Pianist, Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, Into the wild, Wings of Desire, Hayao Miyazaki's movies, also really much into for example David Lynch's and Terrence Malick's work. I value documentaries and for example Joshua Oppenheimer's The Act of Killing and The Look of Silence have had a profound impact on me.

At the moment I enjoy poetry. Hermann Hesse has also had a lasting impact. One book I read and was deeply touched by was Sorrow Mountain: the Journey of a Tibetan warrior nun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My presence!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Latvia, Macedonia, Scotland