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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
to be open to whatever comes my way, be kind, embrace life, to learn Portuguese
ABOUT ME
I joined couchsurfing (after talking to several friends who are already members) just before I moved to Porto earlier this year as I thought it would be good to meet some kind and open people who might introduce me to this beautiful city and hopefully make some new friends.
It turned out to be a great decision- I've met some fabulous good-hearted people here through couchsurfing. I feel so lucky!
There are a million reasons why people move their lives. I didn't come here for a job or a partner or because Iâ
PHILOSOPHY
I aspire to great thingsâ
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I used to be quite active in couchsurfing but for reasons listed above, I don't have much time now........
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
So far it's been a very positive experience, both hosting and travelling.
Interests
Food- with a passion. Itâ
- dining
- traveling
- teaching
Music, Movies, and Books
So many, I'll have to come back to this one later
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I've been blessed with so many amazing experiences, it's hard to choose, really! Sometimes they are the simplest things- a beautiful view, a meal with a friend, jumping into a warm Ocean, the first raspberry of the summer........
Teach, Learn, Share
Well, I'm a teacher and I love quotations so I have a lot to teach :-)
Some words of wisdom- not mine but my own experience has taught me that this is true....
Don't push the river, it flows by itself....
You can create value out of anything life could possibly hand you. It's a matter of remaining conscious that you have the choice
and (this one's in Polish but I'll translate)
Pamietaj, ze nieotrzymanie tego, czego pragniesz, jest czasami cudownym zrzadzeniem losu (Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful twist of fate)
Oh, and remember to breathe deeply!
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