CURRENT MISSION

To make the world a smaller place one person at a time.

ABOUT ME

I am definitely a people person and love to go on long walks and catch up with friends while enjoying the outdoors. I love potlucks, dogs, good chocolate, fine wine and, of course, my family! I am easy to talk to, not too opinionated, open-minded and helpful. I am a teacher at heart and like to help people figure things out-especially my own children.

PHILOSOPHY

The Golden Rule.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My husband and I traveled through Oregon using CS in order to meet locals. My daughter and I did the same in Boise, and we host as much as we can.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted and couch surfed and look forward to doing both in the future.

Interests

Having people over for dinner, a few glasses of wine, some laughs and memories. Though I am not a good story teller, I am a great listener and love to hear other people's stories. I am passionate about all things Spanish--the food, the music and the dance-oh and especially the language. I like to read historical novels and watch foreign films-my favorite foreign film is Three Idiots--just love Bollywood. A perfect day for me would be a 3-4 hour hike with friends followed by a humble dinner and a decadent dessert. I love to dance-any kind of dance that my husband will do. We especially like the Blues. I would love to take dance lessons so we could dance the salsa, but that may have to wait for another life. I am starting to think about retirement--not from something but to something. I have yet to figure out what I want to retire TO, however. I have three wonderful children who keep me engaged while they are at home. I adore listening to their tales and plans. I can say that raising my children has been the most rewarding, and scary activity of my life.

• dogs
• dancing
• dining
• chocolate
• wine
• movies
• music
• blues
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Grave of the Fireflies, William and Mary, Downton Abbey, Modern Family, Crash, Changing Lanes, Three Idiots, To Live, Dharm, Jean de Fleurette, Bicycle Thief, Yol, Rabbit Proof Fence, Invictus,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Marrying the most wonderful man in the world and then watching our children grow. Could a person ask for more?

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Spain, United States