CURRENT MISSION

rolling in the soft summer grass and bending the universe to my will.

ABOUT ME

I love music and dancing (salsa and contra are my long term love affairs), meeting people and being inspired by other travelers. I am open-minded and love sharing deep conversations with anyone who wants to talk. I love animals, nature and scuba diving. Anything involving adventure and spontanaeity is right up my alley.

PHILOSOPHY

Always know where your towel is. -from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If something seems impossible, just start trying for it and the way will open for you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've shared my couch or extra bed many times in college with travelers in need. Also, I smile and wave at people whenever possible. I think that's participating in the spirit of Couchsurfing even when I can't host. I've only couchsurfed occasionally, but am planning to couch surf Japan someday soon (hopefully).

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I'm always amazed by the generosity of CS hosts when I stay with them or ask them for advice, and I want to pass it on.

Interests

salsa dancing, contra dancing, playing Old Time fiddle music, scuba diving, seeing new places and learning new languages.

• animals
• culture
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• socializing
• music
• violin
• scuba diving
• swimming
• history
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

any and all music, fantasy books, the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, "Fluke: or I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings" I like anything and everything that makes me laugh or want to dance..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everything in life is amazing! I've watched a million lightningbugs come out from the trees at dusk and float over the riverbank after I spent a perfect day swimming in a river in Virginia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to trade language skills, I only know English fluently, and I'm willing to help others who don't speak English well. I want to learn more about any and every language. I can teach violin lessons, classical or fiddle style, and I love to share the music and history and culture of Appalachia. I can teach beginning salsa dancing -the basic steps anyway.

I'm always interested in learning new skills and trying new things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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