CURRENT MISSION

build a pimp school house in kenyaaaaa

ABOUT ME

Well, I'm an au pair in Amsterdam. I take care of two sweet little girls, who you will get to meet if I am able to host you :-) Adventures are the focus of my days, and meeting new people is an essential part of my life. I like scrabble..I'm kind of nerdy, I like reading history books in my spare time and I will ask you millions of questions about your culture and country, if you let me.
You will find me to be relaxed, open, kind and very curious. Quite the expert on a'dam so far, and I really enjoy showing people the real Amsterdam, so if I'm not able to host you, you will always be offered a walking tour :-)
When I 'grow up' I think I will be an author, human rights activist, and will always try to bring understanding where it is neeeded.
My goal, simplified, is to break the cycle of poverty; in a big way, or smaller; in a village, country or continent. Just going to offer this world my best fight and I will carry that fight with me everywhere :-) For now, I am building a new school in a Kenyan village, due to be finished January 2011
To reach my goals, and satisfy my curiosity, I am going back to university in Sept 2011.

PHILOSOPHY

My intention each day is to keep my perspective fresh. My life is so great, and I love it. I dont want to waste my minutes and moments.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For a relaxed browse around the city, feel free to contact me. I can show you around to my favorite places, but will most likely let you wander the touristy areas on your own. They kinda suck...:-)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

April 2009 - Frankfurt - hosted by Josephine
May 2009 - Bari, Italy - hosted by Paula and Justyna
May 2009 - Bari, Italy - hosted by Simone
May 2009 - Palermo, Italy - hosted by Dario
May 2009 - Catania, Italy - hosted by Giuseppe
May 2009 - Palermo, Italy - hosted by Antonio
April 2010 - Roma, Italy - hosted by Marco
April 2010 - Roma, Italy - hosted by Amelia
April 2010 - Roma, Italy - hosted by Simone
April 2010 - Amsterdam ,Netherlands - Hosted Anas
April 2010 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hosted Carla
May 2010 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hostel Paul
June 2010 - Bournemouth, England - Hosted by Sammy
June 2010 - Bournemouth, England - Hosted by Camila
June 2010 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hosted Vicky
June 2010 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Hosted Nelly

Interests

Kayaking, walking, horseback riding, skateboarding, snowboarding, scuba diving, spending time with family, doing things that scare me, eating, eating, eating. TRAVEL!!! I've recently become very interested in world politics and history.

• culture
• writing
• books
• human rights
• walking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• cycling
• equestrian
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• skateboarding
• history
• au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

I am passionate about music but I prefer to keep my knowledge of it very small. The only music that I don't like is heavy metal screaming type music..and country twang. I love reading any books suggested to me but especially Pillars of the Earth. I like nearly all movies and especially adventure movies or rough comedy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

witnessed a fierce lion fight in the Masai Mara. It was sort of my first taste of living.
cycling 1000 miles in Europe - ack!
earned the love and trust of a child

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some nice dutch phrases!
I am a collector of information, and seem to remember all sorts of trivial things, so I bet I have an answer or two for you! ...dont expect me to remember anything useful though, such as your name..birthdays..etc... :-)
ah yes, and I chase problems until understanding bursts through. Its a good feeling to arrive at understanding.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Netherlands