CURRENT MISSION

I may not always know where I'm going, but I'm always moving!

ABOUT ME

Mid 50s and loving life!. Had baby in June 2011, she is fabulous...Ellie :-). Studied in France & Belgium, speak French & Spanish. Travel as much as possible - sometimes 8 weeks a year. Love meeting people!!! Love couchsurfing. Life is short - travel!

We have rabbit named Lucy who lives part-time with me.

Love hosting families - we have plenty of space!

Please text me on my cell 443.994.0835 or email me directly Laurieasearsdeppa@gmail.com for fastest response! I’m on what’s app too!

PHILOSOPHY

Give to others, balance in life (lots of vacation - 5-6 weeks a year). I donated a kidney anonymously - it's been a very difficult & rewarding experience. I’m a longtime Rotarian

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I read an article in the Washington Post Newspaper, very intriguing! I (we) love to travel & host!!! Little busy right now but will tell lots of people ( I am very active in my community).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Have had some great experiences - surfed in 3 cities in Belgium, 2 cities in Germany, in Lichtenstein - wonderful hosts all of them!!! Surfed in Tampa, FL - great experience. Have had great guests, not one bad experience - everyone I have met thru couchsurfing has been wonderful. Became good friends with a friend I met thru a couchsurfer (Chiara) - so it is the networks of couchsurfers too!
NO MOOCHERS :-O.

Traveled a lot before couchsurfing...
I spent 5 weeks being hosted in homes (thru Rotary) in Uruguay!!! Great experience! Lots of other trips - France, Amsterdam, Ireland (coordinated and exchange program) & Wales.

Interests

Traveling, dancing, THE BEACH! ,working out at gym, walking, languages, meeting people, movies...

• dancing
• education
• working out
• walking
• flying
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• teaching
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Netflix - mysteries, suspense, comedy. Top 40 music, some rock, some relaxation.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sky dived, took flying lesson in Cessna, hot air balloned, traveled parts Europe alone, SERVED in Gulf War...donated a kidney to a stranger! Ran for Mayor and best of all had a baby!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have been thru LOTS of formal training - 27 years of education - real estate, Master's, massage, etc. Always learning. I also taught English as a second language to Hispanics.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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