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CURRENT MISSION

It's not just about the sights....it's about the insights!

ABOUT ME

- twentysomething based in New York City
- ethnic mutt (Italian, German, Russian, South African)
- nomadic (my one and only bucket list is to visit all 7 continents before 30--2 continents left!)
- work in human capital management, aka people operations, aka human resources, and I absolutely love it!
- academic background in international relations and economics
- athletic (aerobics, ballet, yoga, calisthenics, soccer, ballroom dancing, kayaking, trekking..if it gets blood moving, I'm all about it!)
- gastronomic explorer (love to cook, love to eat other people's cooking, love to try new things, old things, LOVE FOOD!)
- organized and a "planner"
- human interaction and meeting new people is inspiring

PHILOSOPHY

We can bomb the world to pieces,
but we can't bomb it into peace.

My country is the world, and my religion is to do good.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travel buddies have said nothing but positive things about their surfing experiences. I am brand spanking new to the Couchsurfing community and am eager to spread my wings! What better way to experience new cultures, languages and societies than with those who live there each and every day?!

Interests

Learning, loving and living!!!

We live in a time where the world has never been "closer" together . It is an honor and a privilege to be alive in the here and now. My lifelong goal is to experience as much as possible with the people of the world!

I enjoy a multitude of hobbies, including performing arts (theater, dance), photography, laughter, nature, exploring any crevice of Earth and its societal makeup, spending time with family and friends, making new family and friends.

• cats
• arts
• singing
• theater
• performing arts
• photography
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• ballroom dancing
• dining
• cooking
• cocktails
• yoga
• traveling
• kayaking
• surfing
• soccer
• economics
• international relations
• languages
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: The Beatles, The Who, Bonobo, Washed Out, Blockhead, RJD2, Explosions in the Sky, Andrea Bocelli
Movies: The Birdcage, My Cousin Vinny, The Color Purple, Dead Poet's Society
Books: The Giving Tree, The Social Animal, Drive, The Glass Castle, Americanah

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveled the Bolivian salt flats (Uyuni) for a week in a caravan, living in salt houses without plumbing. The scenery and people were out of this world, and aside from the lack of shower, one of the most amazing experiences of my life.

Another unforgettable experience was safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Having Easter brunch at a clearing in the middle of the bush was truly mindblowing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can certainly teach you many a recipe, cocktail, some Cat's Cradle, or how to shuffle a deck of cards in the air!

I would love to learn new languages (Portuguese and German are top picks), always looking to improve my ballroom dancing game (foxtrot and stepdancing are next on the list).

Most importantly, I can share my network to keep the dream of travel community alive!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share a meal together, perhaps sing a song, swap travel stories and live in the moment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Italy, Jamaica, Madagascar, Mexico, Montenegro, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States