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Overview

  • 18 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 42, Female
  • Member since 2010
  • Fitness professional by trade, yoga teacher, traveler, wr...
  • BS in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Wis...
  • From Born in Wisconsin and call Melbourne Australia home
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Living this journey one laugh, photo and incredible adventure at a time!

ABOUT ME

I am a traveller, an eternal optimist, a friend, a writer , a daughter, a sister, a fitness professional, a lover, an extrovert, a photographer, a motivator, a dreamer, a goal setter, a silver lining seeker, an educator, a student. I’m goal oriented, happy and outgoing, I need to be challenged and independent, I love meeting new people, laughing, sunshine and ice cream , I have a zest for life, a passion for new experiences, I live in the moment with no expectations and the belief that there are no limitations. I strive to “actively participate in every moment of the creation of this life,” on this journey and beyond.

PHILOSOPHY

It is with passion, courage of conviction and strong sense of self that we take our next steps into the world.”

Dance like nobody’s watching,
Love like you’ve never been hurt,
Sing like you belong to a choir,
Live like its heaven on earth!”

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." Discover. ~Mark Twain

"Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been more or less travelling, working and living my dream for the last 4.5 blissful years, including South and Central America, Indonesia, Bahamas, india and Nepal! I am currently still travelling and when I do finally settle into my own place, I will be more than keen to give back further to the CS community as I have had some amazing experiences!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Brazil and Argentina proved to be my favourite CS countries whilst away! I have had some awesome interactions and meet-ups with the CS crew in Melbourne, Colombia and Ecuador as well. Looking forward to getting involved in CS in Nepal asa well!

Interests

Yoga, Travel, writing, meeting new people, photography, health and fitness, socializing with friends new and old, hiking, paddle boarding, dancing (not very well;) inspiring others, learning about other cultures, scuba diving...the list goes on!

  • culture
  • writing
  • books
  • singing
  • photography
  • dancing
  • fitness
  • yoga
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • hiking
  • scuba diving
  • sailing
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to music, I love a good variety! Anything from old school rock to, new hip hop, dance, and cultural but most likely to be listening to Indie. My favorite books are definitely The Alchemist, Eat Pray Love, and The Bronze Horseman, but I would LOVE some new recommendations! And as for movies, I admit, I am total closet chic flick girl! What can I say?!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Spent more than a month in yoga ashrams in both India and Nepal training and living the yogic lifestyle!
-Safari in the Serengeti, Tanzania
-Sailing the San Blas Islands from Colombia to Panama!
-Scuba diving and snorkelling in the pristine waters of the Galapagos, Ecuador; Providencia, Colombia; Zanzibar; AND the Great Barrier Reef, Australia!
-Trekking throughout Patagonia, Argentina (and Chile)
-Won a holiday to explore Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
-Went off the beaten path hiking in Milford Sound, New Zealand.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an open book; anything I know or have experience with, I'm happy to teach/share:) From yoga, Fitness and nutrition, to Latin American travel I would love to share my experience!
I would LOVE to continue practicing Spanish and would love to meet more like-minded travelers from around the world! I am most interested in learning more about the culture and traditions of the country I am in!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, France, Guatemala, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States

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