Where can dreams take you? I BELIEVE in seeking after them, whether myself or supporting others! I blend compassionate caring of others in nurturing personal growth to maximize their efforts to be informed, connect, and accomplish for rewarding pursuit of their aspirations and well-being. I also encourage positive changes and enriching experiences.

I do this through a strengths-based, person-centered approach of honoring each person around me, as much as I can. I’m in an exempt level field as a “helping professional” and “people person”. My past has included 10 years Marketing with Graphic Design/Publishing Layout, writing and editing; 10 years Mother, Lived Abroad, Volunteer, and Home Educator; 10 years Higher Ed including Adjunct Teaching. Lately, especially since pandemic, been in Community Services/Nonprofit roles with Online Teaching Side-Gig.

The better we can develop ourselves, the more we can make impacts to better people’s lives. As a teacher, I’ve always felt a drive to open minds and empower others. Altruism and Be the Change You Want to See and Experience in this World We Share!!

We can combine serving others and personal fulfillment with our JOYS! Now, I’m an empty nester. I engage in many recreational outlets and surround myself with beauty outdoors! Have a job with remote work/leisure opportunities.

As I move forward with a more flexible job, I want to resume travels and get to know new friends in the US, and eventually Globally!!

I’ve been to many US states but some were years ago, while others short-term pass through. States I’ve spent some/significant time touring in (mostly as an adult) are: CA, OR, OH, IL, TX, TN, AR, MO, NM, LA, AZ, FL, NC, MD, MT, WY, UT, ND, SD, HI (Maui), MN, and WI. As a teen, skiing annually in CO but want to go summer, too!

Living in the Indian Subcontinent for 1.5 years (including giving birth to my 3rd son, soon 25) and having a local driver navigate the switchbacks with mirrors of the foothills of the Himalayas was life-changing!!

Growing up in Minneapolis, we had foreign exchange students whom I came to know. Over 20 years, while in Minnesota, I’ve spent time eating Saudi-cultivated dates, drinking Egyptian tea, going to a Venezuelan pork roast, celebrating Hindu and Muslim weddings and mourning with friends at funerals. Broken bread (spiritual believer, not religious) and shared lovely times talking together with immigrants from Mexico, So Africa, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Cambodia, Yemen, Qatar, Afghanistan, Jordan and Israel, and MORE. Taught international students and worked with services to Tribal Nations members.

Soon, I hope to Host in Duluth in my 2022 built townhome, 1100 sq ft with your own spare bedroom and bathroom. Provide a safe, positive couchsurfing experience for my guests; and share my knowledge about the Northland areas in which I live.

I’m 10 minutes from the World’s Largest Freshwater Lake (Superior, by surface area) and an hour/+ from fantastic state parks. Spirit Mountain resort is 20 minutes to Alpine skiing (I’ve a Season Pass) and my place is 4 hours from Canada. I’m in a great location for those headed to BWCA or nearby for hikes and skiing elsewhere!! 90 miles of MTB easy to technical bike trails and 200 miles of hiking trails within the radius of 25 minutes driving, considered City of Duluth. Backpack or walk the beginnings to the 310 miles length of the Superior Hiking Trail from Jay Cooke State Pk towards Canada up the North Shore.

For now, I’m settling into a new role as a 100% Remote Worker and my home is not open for overnight stays, but I do have other Couchsurfing friends locally—so, I’m happy to recommend them. Let’s get to know each other. COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

Meet Wonderful People from All Over!!
To engage in Active Living, Give Voice to the Richness of Our Cultures, Support Communities and Cross-Generation of Ideas, and Recreate as We EXPLORE and ADVENTURE!

兴趣

• wildlife
• theater
• music festivals
• festivals
• education
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• skiing
• snowshoeing
• tennis
• nature
• social justice
• national parks
• comedy
• family
• deep conversations
• meeting new people
• sea kayaking
• glamping
• wellness
• bikepacking
• environmental protection
• reading and writing

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Be a Great Co-Parent to Raise 3 Sons who I Admire and Cherish. Probably many of us say that and it is still true.

Another proud accomplishment is to be becoming a lifelong learner always trying to better myself. Live and learn, adapt, adjust, change, embrace ambiguity (still working on that), live more in the moment, breathe and let things go (yeah, still getting there), and not take people and things for granted. Remind myself of the bounties I enjoy and live in Gratitude!

教，学，和分享

Abundantly curious about people and the world we live in. We all have uniqueness to celebrate. I’m oriented to engaging in deep chats and reflection. I’ve been a Teacher at Heart fo 13 years and love to learn, share, and teach with and from those around me! Exploring museums, historical sites, watching documentaries, and so much more to discover. Being a Visitor Guide and also a Traveling Guest are both fun roles I embrace.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I am a clean, helpful, kind, self-entertaining, low-maintenance guest. I can offer hosts solid communication, easy going laid back times, and sharing in cooking/cleaning, etc. Able to get out on my own (and have in many solo trips) but, if able, I’m a social person who thrives in sharing interesting experiences and activities together.

Caring about all of us is where my flow and absorption comes into play. I love to listen to and share stories. I am a biker, hiker, paddler, can do yoga, ski both Nordic Skate and Alpine, and up for other recreational activities. Dance and karaoke or, you suggest? Happy to share in good times, in or outdoors year-round!

我游览过的国家

Canada, France, Pakistan, Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales

我居住过的国家

Pakistan