CURRENT MISSION

Memories of people and adventures that make me smile everytime I think of them

ABOUT ME

I live in Philadelphia with my husband Keith. We enjoy going out to restaurants and events - Philadelphia is full of places and activities. In the spring and summer, I love to spend time outside at the beach, at local festivals, walking, riding my bike, playing tennis or just sitting on a blanket at a park. In the winter, I love to go skiing.

I also love to travel and really enjoy meeting new people especially over a good meal, drinks and conversation. I also have family in Puerto Rico that I love to visit a few times a year. I love the beach- I'm an island girl! I like going snorkeling and surfing.

PHILOSOPHY

Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Work to Live, Don't Live to Work.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love CS!! I've met so many amazing people during my couchsurfing in Europe, and hosting people at my home in New Jersey!

I like to experience different cultures through celebrations, music, and FOOD! I have many more places to visit in my lifetime.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted a Dad and son pair from Paris, a group of girls from Copenhagen, and two CS friends from Nice.

In Italy, I surfed in Firenze and Padova.

Shout out to Shif- my first ever Couchsurfing host- and the coolest Australian ever!!! She hosted me in Firenze and truly opened my eyes and spirit to the CS experience!

In France, I surfed in Paris, Nice and Marseille.

All my host have been amazing individuals! Their generosity was more than I could have ever anticiapted. They made my experiences in their cities and countries, unforgettable.

Interests

As all my CS friends know, I love to travel! I also love food and I enjoy dining out. Sushi, Thai, Caribbean, Italian are among my favorite cuisines.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Shakira, Huecco, Bebe, Ricky Martin, Mana, Aerosmith, Across the Universe Soundtrack,Gypsy Kings....

Movies: Budapest hotel, Up, Up in the Air, Slumdog Millionaire, Shrek, Pixar Movies, Iron Man 2

TV Shows: How I Met your Mother, Big Love and Weeds

Books: The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, The Notebook (and all of Nicholas Spark's books), Harry Potter, Eat Pray Love, Paulo Coelho's books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing volcano villarica in pucon, chile was amazing! Especially because I had never hiked anything like that before. It was very fulfilling when I reached the summit. And then even more fun getting to slide down.

Isla Verde beach in Puerto Rico is my favorite beach! Ive been going there since I was a child but it never gets old.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would then go back to the basics and remind people never to forget The GOLDEN rule:

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

It also seems an appropriate thing to teach, learn, and share on CS2.

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Puerto Rico, United States

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