CURRENT MISSION

To making 2010 the year of spontaneity and adventure!

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. The last few years, I've spent working at universities and colleges in the states. My most recent job was as a career counselor in North Carolina. In exchange for a place to stay, I can provide you some career guidance. ;)

When it comes to having fun, I know how to cut lose but also enjoy being able to have a laid back evening with friends. Initially I may come across as shy or quiet, but once I get to know you, I'm quite the social butterfly.

Other "interesting" facts:

*I have an irrational fear of birds.

*I took third place in a jalapeño eating contest!

*Both my parents emigrated from Poland. I have a lot of family still in Krakow so I go back there from time to time.

*I have a tendency to do cartwheels after a night of drinking to prove my acrobatic abilities.

*I have a weakness for all things chocolate.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Trying to learn from everyone I meet through CSing. I've had the opportunity to meet some pretty inspiration people who have a contagious passion for life and travel. This is a truly amazing forum for the exchange of ideas, stories, and friendships.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hoping to add some good stories here...

Interests

*Traveling (obviously)
*Meeting, interacting and learning from people from other cultures
*Trying new and different cuisines
*Baking and cake decorating
*Sports: Snowboarding, ice skating, soccer
*Learning new languages. I am currently trying to learn Czech.

• birds
• chocolate
• baking
• drinking
• traveling
• whitewater rafting
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• zip-line
• sports
• soccer
• languages
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movie: Under the Tuscan Sun (my inspiration for coming to Europe and the reason I must see Italy before I leave this continent)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been skydiving, zip lining, and whitewater rafting. I love the rush!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, United States