CURRENT MISSION

Learn and grow, travel the world, fall in love, and be happy.

ABOUT ME

I was born and grew up in Siberia and moved for college to Vladivostok, Russia. I studied at the University of Mississippi for 6 years and got my PhD in Counseling. I came to Hawaii to work at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Counseling Center. I fell in LOVE, got married, and now I am a full time student, studying Hula.

I love sports, music, dancing, hanging out with friends, camping, hiking, and most of all, traveling. I am addicted to TRAVELING! That allows me to learn and grow and HAVE FUn!

PHILOSOPHY

My logo is "where there is a will, there is a way". I believe that things happen for a reason. I like asking a question: Why not? I exercise a rule: Treat others the way you like to be treated. And most times I do what I love and love what I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love meeting new people and share experiences with others. I also believe that good will travels the world, therefore we should help each other spread the good.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been CSing for over 7 years and have never had any negative experiences. I have been mostly surfing though. I started hosting when i came to Hawaii about 2 years ago. When I surf, i like joining area CSing groups and meet as many people as possible. When I came to Hilo, I stated organizing weekly CSing get-togethers. This is how I met most of the friends I have now.

Interests

Nature, hiking, camping, sailing, scuba diving, traveling, learning, dancing, partying, karaoke, sushi, beer, having fun, playing games, surfing, running, volleyball.

• birds
• dancing
• bachata
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• exercise
• running
• partying
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• sailing
• sports
• volleyball

Music, Movies, and Books

Groundhog's Day, Curly Sue, Jungle Book, Overboard, Dicovery and travel channel. Although, I rarely watch TV. i like to listen to American and Russian Pop, bachata and salsa music. as well as Hawaiian reggae. I like reading Bill Bryson - he is funny and sharp. Although, I rarely find time to sit down and read - I like to go explore.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hiked to Machu Picchu and climbed Waynu Picchu (there I saw where Gods, birds, and clouds live) I was once kicked by a whale shark (had a huge bruise on my leg). Took the Trans Siberian railroad three times! Hiked through the Amazon jungle at night. Saw a sunset and a sunrise in the Grand Canyon and I swear I got some blessing from Gods right there! Fished for sharks and stingrays in Beaufort, SC. Had a road trip from MS to Las Vegas and back! Climbed half of the half Dome. Swam with dolphins and Mantas in a wild.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can SHOW how to have fun! I can teach how to cook Russian food. I can teach Japanese, Russian, and English, and Hawaiian. I can teach Salsa, Merenga, bachata, and Hula.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, South Korea, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States

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