I am currently living abroad, looking for a change:)

I recently lived in Austin,TX for nearly two years. Before that, I studied the Russian language and taught English to intermediate professionals for a year in Minsk.

I'm a major lover of the arts (mainly music and film) and I've been an active member of the Minsk Couchsurfing scene for over a year.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Simply put, I love sharing life with internationals. My insights into the world outside the US has been vastly broaden through my time overseas. I got the bug initially when I travelled the world while serving in the US Navy for 5 years and I think I'm addicted :)

Interests

• singing
• music
• watching movies
• church
• bluegrass
• god
• hanging out with friends
• songwriting
• post-rock

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Punchbrothers, Coldplay, Incubus, Radiohead, Paolo Nutini, Bobby Darin, Mercy Me, Dustin Kensrue, Patrick Watson, Josh Garrels, Caspian, Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Dustin O'Halloran, Tycho, David Gray, Beautiful Eulogy, Bethel

Books:The Bible, The Shack, Wild At Heart

Movies: Most (non-corny) Sci-fi and Fantasy (super hero movies/shows), Movies with crazy twists, NO HORROR

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I almost drowned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean:)

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe luck doesn't exist (it's superstition), only blessings of good fortune...

So PRAY that you're fortunate ;)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don't know. It depends on the host. I moonlight as a career counselor and LOVE giving direction those seeking out purpose. So you're in need of that or just some good ole' fashioned encouragement and fellowship, let me know:)

Oh yeah. I also help intermediate speakers with their English, especially with getting rid of their accents.

Whatever the case, I love to help in any way I can! Ha. Well, within reason :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Yemen

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Netherlands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States