CURRENT MISSION

Learn. Grow. Meet. Explore.

ABOUT ME

I have always had a heart to serve and am trying to find a way to dedicate my life to making effective, positive change internationally. I quit my job of 5+ years as a financial aid advisor at a university to pursue my dreams of traveling around the world. I have always wanted to do this and finally decided that there is no time like the present. I am looking forward to meeting new people, stepping outside of my comfort zone, volunteering and gaining enriching life experiences and perspectives along the way.

Ultimately, my hope is to find a place that captures my heart, to live abroad for a couple of years (or longer) and to experience a new culture more deeply while helping others.

PHILOSOPHY

"Great love and great achievements involve great risk." - Dalai Lama

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I offered to host when I had a place of my own, but not many people come through my rural little town. Thus, I have never officially hosted. For now, I am traveling and cannot host anyone but would love for you to host me! :)

Interests

I love Latin dancing- particularly bachata and salsa. I also enjoy walking, hiking, snowshoeing, scuba diving, cycling and kayaking.

• culture
• dancing
• bachata
• cooking
• baking
• walking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• snowshoeing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of my favorite movies are: Kahaani, La Bella Vita, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Habla con Ella, Amelie, When Harry Met Sally and The Stoning of Soraya.

Music: I like most music except for country and screaming music.

Favorite books: "To Kill a Mockingbird," "Tuesdays with Morrie," and "Breathe, Eyes, Memory" are a few that resonate with me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My favorite experiences revolve around meeting and working with people and/or being outdoors. My top 5 (in no particular order) are:
- Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park.
- Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
- Doing Hurricane Katrina relief in Waveland, Mississippi.
- Spending 5 days wandering in Patagonia.
- Assisting with occupational therapy at a day care facility for folks with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I would be happy to help people with English, beginner Spanish, baking and/or Latin dance.
Learn: I would be delighted to participate in language practice, cooking opportunities, dance, culture.
Share: I've traveled a decent amount and am happy to share my experiences, offer tips, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States

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