Hi!

I'm originally from New York, but have lived in Los Angeles since 2006. I consider myself to be an adventurer, outgoing, creative, inquisitive, thrill seeking, well-rounded, kind, honest, reliable, and generally a good person. I love travel and meeting new people. I get along with people from all walks of life. I'm very much into health and wellness. I practice yoga regularly and enjoy hiking. I also love to dance... Why do I feel like I'm filling out a dating profile?

... Also, I think I'm very funny...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The best part of travel for me is meeting people and having an exchange of culture. I truly enjoy hearing people's stories, seeing how they live, trying their food, appreciating their art, and embracing our differences and similarities. There's nothing like it. I'm on CS because I see it as vessel to connect with people from all over the world, which allows us to expand our social circles, submerge ourselves in the cultures of the world, and hopefully form long-lasting friendships.

Interests

Story telling, film, beauty, music, art, health, yoga, good food, great wine, dancing (I love to salsa!), dessert.

• arts
• culture
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• adventure races

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Doors, Aerosmith, Amy Winehouse, Britney Spears (don't judge me... She's great to work out to!), Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band

Movies: Philadelphia, My Best Friend's Wedding, Forrest Gump, Gone With The Wind, Creed (if you haven't seen it, GO SEE IT!), The Witches of Eastwick, One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest, Clockwork Orange, Stand By Me, The Shining, Nightmare on Elm Street, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Vicky Chrstina Barcelona, Biutiful, Jules et Jim

If Beale Street Could Talk, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Anatomy of a Misfit, Next Time Fire, Conscious Loving, The Bell Jar, The Fall of the Human Intellect (changed my life)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a backup singer for Jimmy Cliff

Teach, Learn, Share

Life is short. Don't hold back. Say what you have to say. Be honest, but fair. Be kind. Smile. Cry. Love. Laugh. Tact is overrated, but it's kind of underrated too. Don't sweat the small stuff. Try not to take anything for granted. Travel :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

With hosts, I can share my wonderfully charming sense of humor and my zest for life... I'm outgoing, I'm fun, I'm daring. I make an excellent wing-girl. I'm an adult, which means I pick up after myself and I'm considerate. If you were to open your home to me, I would be the most gracious guest you've ever had! I can't cook, but I'll bring you chocolate ;-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States