I love my life! I'm a social dancer (swing/blues/salsa) and painter who taught science for 10 years, filled my first passport, and paid off my debts (also known as the "New American Dream"). I've been in Denver for the past 4 years, and love every sun-filled day!
I'm happy to answer any questions you have! and can't wait to hear your stories =)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is nothing that compares sharing your experience of a new place with a local. The community that I've built through couchsurfing has changed my life for the better!

Interests

• pets
• folklore
• dancing
• swing dancing
• yoga
• reading
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching
• religion
• science
• lindy hop
• tango dancing
• organizing
• salsa dance
• painting,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

--led dissections with 13-year-olds
--pet a wallaby, and a hissing cockaroach
--taught refugees basic English
--hiked the Hawaiian grand canyon
--got kids to eat crickets
--spent new years eves in Krakow, Poland and Sydney, Australia
--night dive on a Bahamian reef

Teach, Learn, Share

As a science teacher, I am a well of random science facts.
I've decided that while religion/tradition/ritual makes me uncomfortable, spirituality does not, and I love talking about and experiencing the different aspects of this with others.
I also love doing yoga, partner dancing, or climbing with anyone; novice or expert

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a crafting wonder and I love to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States

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