CURRENT MISSION

Taste testing around the world! Touristing and volunteering too!

ABOUT ME

Well I was born. Each year became more interested in getting outta here (at one point I even wanted to go to BOARDING SCHOOL to try something new!!!)(what.)

Travel/volunteer/work abroad is what I REALLY want to do. People didn't understand when I went to China to teach or when I applied to the Peace Corps. I'm pretty sure I'm that "weird international girl" to them. Oh well!

Am in the process of getting a divorce that I don't want. But I guess that means I can travel more.

Besides learning about all the various cultures and locations, I really REALLY want to try all the foods around the world! Yep, anything. Almost anything. No giant worms please. And no warthog anus (yup, Bourdain ate it in Namibia)

Basically, I'm a dork, quiet, want to travel, want to find new food, and trying to figure out what to do with my dog. I'm 27, live at home (thank you divorce), and am currently unemployed. What. The Fuck. Happened.

PHILOSOPHY

I just have to do it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

You know? Still figuring that out! Just joined! I'll let you all know!

Interests

Food. Travel. Teaching. Cats (?). Culture. Education. Movies and Music of my middle school/high school years :X Jersey Mike's Subs. Reading on the porch. Flying. Twitter. Peace Corps (granted I had to deny my invite--SAD). Family. Chili cheese dogs. Fingernail polish. Creating new life dreams/goals.

• cats
• dogs
• culture
• education
• dining
• cheese
• flying
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Really enjoy James Patterson, Asian historical fiction, World War 2 historical fiction....totally random...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In China, finally hitting that point where my students and I were so comfortable with each other, we knew we could talk and joke with each other and just be silly. Amazing.

Also, seeing that concept really take hold and make sense to my students--seeing their eyes light up and then want to know even more...insanely amazing

Teach, Learn, Share

Hrm....I really don't know.

I guess just don't trap yourself. *especially* for someone else. I did it already. Don't do it. While you shouldn't be *selfish* you should find a life that is independently yours, and if you find someone along the way--make sure it is compatible with theirs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Japan, Saint Lucia, South Korea, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States