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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning German
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2006
  • Self Employed. (In computers. Previously in Bio-Science.)
  • Science, philosophy, travel
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Remembering the past to build the future.

ABOUT ME

I love to discuss important issues and hope we can make the world a better place somehow!

Biking, running, kayaking, mountain climbing.

PHILOSOPHY

"Everything has been figured out, except how to live."

Jean-Paul Sartre

"The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation."

Bertrand Russell

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

However I can, with an open mind and heart.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I went to Italy by couch surfing and was hosted by such a kind family (that's my One Friend on Couch Surfing, Davide. Then I hosted two guests from Germany when I was living in Birmingham and had a nice big spare room for them.
I almost went to Egypt on Couch Surfing, but it was the time of the riots, so I didn't go.

Interests

The outdoors, yoga, exercise, food, philosophy. Sunshine. Snow.

  • dining
  • exercise
  • yoga
  • running
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Best authors are Jonathan Franzen and Johnathan Safran-Foer.
I haven't read Murakami, but I've heard I should.

Lots of books.

Like to watch movies sometimes.

Music: YES

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last Spring I did the three peaks challenge: To climb the highest mountain in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.

Living in different places.
Dolphins are amazing, I've met a few.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach, Learn, Share.... from each other... is this asking what I can teach, learn or share?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Well on this trip to London I'd be happy if you wanted to join me for all of or part of the amazing motivational seminar that I'm going to!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Spain, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Israel, United Kingdom, United States

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