CURRENT MISSION

My mission in life is to see this big beautiful world and to make it a better place! The world is too big to be trapped in one small corner of it. I want to see it all and become a better person through my experiences!

ABOUT ME

I would consider myself to be a pretty unique individual. I like to be who I am and do what I enjoy and forget about what's expected. I am contradictory. I am rough and tough, but cute and dainty. I am a martial artist and a beauty queen. I was a high school cheerleader, and a high school wrestler. I've boxed and I've done ballet. I love watching football and hockey, I love watching competition cheerleading or dance. I love playing video games and I like to workout and read. I am a proud Slovak American.

A couple years ago, I was working my way around the world, checking out various gyms. I am a Training for Warriors Level 1 Instructor so I visited a lot of affiliates and blogged about my experiences in the hopes to inspire others. I have a TESOL certification, a bartending certification, I am an ASCM Certified Exercise Physiologist, a yoga instructor and a licensed Zumba Instructor among other things. I've tried to put as many skills in my hat as possible to make me as versatile as possible throughout my travels. I lived in Phuket, Thailand for 6 months until a family emergency brought me back to Ohio, USA. I have aspirations of traveling more and filling my passport. I can't wait to see what each day brings.
You can find my blog at www.kimberlyroot.com

PHILOSOPHY

A person's wealth and success isn't dependent on things of monetary value, but on the experiences that they have had and the lessons that they have learned along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I spent a lot of time visiting other TFW instructors and affiliates throughout the globe, meeting members and staying with them while I blog. I bring my own food as to not inconvenience anyone. I enjoy seeing landmarks and meeting new people. I love fitness and the outdoors!!

Interests

Martial Arts (American Kenpo, Brazilian JiuJitsu), Fitness, Hiking, Yoga, Dancing, Music, Climbing, Zumba, Travel, Blogging, Culture, Language, Social Media, Pageantry, Modeling

• arts
• culture
• beauty
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• dining
• fitness
• exercise
• yoga
• instructor
• modeling
• zumba
• gyms
• video games
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• zip-line
• cheerleading
• martial arts
• wrestling
• rock climbing
• soccer
• hockey
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Eat, Pray, Love by Liz Gilbert, A Midsummer's Night Dream by William Shakespeare, Train to Win by Martin Rooney, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman

Music: EVERYTHING! Pop, Country, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Latin, Heavy Metal, Techno, Indie Pop, Folk...EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!

Movies: Anything by Kevin Smith or Mel Brook, Blood Sport, Best of the Best I and II, Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, any movie involving dance or martial arts

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most amazing things I've done was competing in the Miss Multiverse Pageant in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We got to help at an orphanage, swam with the dolphins, went zip lining, went to explore Santo Domingo, filmed a reality show and exchange information about our cultures with different women from around the planet. I was faced with a moment where I needed to stand up for my values and morals and I learned that I was stronger than I could have ever imagined. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach information about fitness and nutrition. I have been a martial arts instructor for about 10 years and can share those skills as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United States