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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Step out of my comfort zone and into some lives of amazing people around the world.
ABOUT ME
I'm a laid back, spiritual, open-minded 'jane-of-all-trades' kind of gal. I like to "collect experiences" so if something is new or different, then count me in!
PHILOSOPHY
I make an effort to tune in to 'child-like' curiosity, exploration, playfulness and love. (Not to be confused with 'childish' whining, lack of tolerance/patience.) And on this child-thing... just like kids, I believe all people can sing, dance, and draw...in their own way.
I always enjoyed the saying..."Everything in moderation, even moderation."
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I have hosted 2 couch surfers at my home in the Dominican Republic and I've been a guest to multiple local families in the D.R. and Sri Lanka, (however they were not a part of CS.) I was recently a CS guest for the first time in D.C. and can't wait to travel again!
Interests
Experiential learning, great art and design, social justice, local cuisine, befriending those with developmental disabilities, a good laugh, artists, musicians and pet owners, strong breezes (either ocean or storms), ...Maybe the question is "What am I NOT interested in?"
- pets
- arts
- singing
- design
- dancing
- traveling
- drawing
Music, Movies, and Books
I love to read historical fiction and witty or moving memoirs & travel diaries. "Mongol", "Shogun", "Me Talk Pretty One Day", "KiteRunner", "A Fine Balance" are a few of my favorites, so far. I'm also a fan of movies, both classics and independent, inspirational and clever. There are bad movies for which I like one scene, character, or aspect and I wish I could make a "mixed tape" of those moments...but I haven't figured that out yet. As far as tv goes...I didn't miss tv at all during Peace Corps. Life is more interesting without it, for sure.
Music: different music for diff't moods, but recently I'm all about the acoustic singer-songwriters; maybe because I was teaching myself to play guitar.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran desert or whalewatching in Bahia de Samana...minus the lost lunch at sea.
Teach, Learn, Share
I'm sure there is plenty I could teach & share, but not sure what specifically that is! I know a little about a lot but haven't really mastered much. However, I love to learn in whatever (technical, social, spiritual) capacity! Teach me!
Countries I’ve Visited
Bahamas, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom
Countries I’ve Lived In
Dominican Republic, United States