I am a 27-year-old teacher/tutor/nanny who loves children of all ages, board games, swimming, and vodka (yes, I will drink it "just" on the rocks).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet people while I travel.

Interests

• singing
• board games
• chess
• reading
• knitting
• swimming
• teaching
• eating
• german
• vodka
• children
• clarinet
• snoopy
• ukrainian

Music, Movies, and Books

Oh, my goodness...where to start? The following is by no means an inclusive list:
Frasier, Seinfeld, The Big Bang Theory, opera, Billy Joel, the Beatles, the Guess Who, the Who, ABBA, Michael Jackson, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, classical, jazz, George Gershwin, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Shakespeare, Tolstoy, Kafka, C.S. Lewis, Richard Scarry, Mercer Mayer, Ezra Jack Keats, Maurice Sendak (I am a teacher, after all)...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was able to dance onstage with Chuck Berry when I was in college. It was an amazing experience!

Teach, Learn, Share

I began swimming at age 4, and it's one of the few (read: only) physical activities at which I'm really good! I always have a swimsuit with me, and I'd be happy to teach you. I play the clarinet and sing, so if you have any interest in music, it's a welcome topic. I also knit (yes, I've been called a grandma before, but people who call me a grandma won't get anything made for them!). If you want a handmade dishrag, I could probably knit one for you whilst conversing. Finally, I have SO MANY "kid stories" that will have you laughing, then wondering why anybody chooses my profession. Let's be honest - it's because kids really do say the darnedest things.

I want to learn about you! What experiences have helped shape you into the person you are today?

What I Can Share with Hosts

A reminder to ALWAYS put sunscreen on your feet (yes, I learned that the hard way). I provide good conversation and a fun time! (See above section for more specifics.)

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States