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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Korean, Spanish
  • 40, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • former rocket scientist, current teacher
  • lots of education
  • From Los Angeles, although there are a few places I consider my homet
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Exploring the world through teaching English

ABOUT ME

I did the whole education and get a degree thing. I even had a boring office job. One day I realized it wasn't for me. I quit and began traveling the world. After the money ran out I realized I needed to find a way to travel and see the world. Apparently my most valuable skill oversees is my ability to speak English. That is how I found myself in a room of 12 Korean 7 year olds.
I spend my non-working time studying Korean, knitting, reading and honing up my juggling skills. I like to go out for drinks but not every night.
I'm fearless when it comes to eating new foods and I especially love spicy (which is a must in Korea).

PHILOSOPHY

I believe you should try anything twice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to the couchsurfing thing so as soon as I participate in something I will update it here.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A former boyfriend of mine was a couchsurfing host. I got to meet some really interesting people staying at his place. Everyone seemed to be very friendly and interesting.

Interests

Knitting, reading, biking, hiking, juggling, learning Korean

  • festivals
  • education
  • drinking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • juggling
  • knitting
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I read lots of books. Currently I'm reading Regeneration. I tend to go for more sci fi stuff but mostly I just read anything I can get my hands on. I'm not real big into music but I totally dig the K-pop over here.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing the smashing pumpkins in Germany at a rock festival.

Teach, Learn, Share

Tashi hanbon malhae chuseyo means "please repeat that" in Korean
Balran chua haeyo means "I like blue"

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