CURRENT MISSION

Returned to live in Thailand after 2 decades in the US. I'm on a mission to live and grow as much as possible.

ABOUT ME

I've lived in the US (Vermont, Washington DC, Florida), in Italy (Ferrara) and in Thailand (Bangkok). I worked as a mathematics teacher in the US where I bought my first house and learned so much about DIY projects...it's still a huge interest of mine! I have hosted people through CS before but also through Airbnb. I've learned that a lot of times, people are more willing to stay at my house if they pay me than for free. Interesting! I've since moved back to Thailand where I will continue to teach and travel as much as I can.

I am an avid salsa dancer and student of meditation. I recently started Muay Thai and am just as addicted now as when I first started salsa dancing! I recently bought a scooter to zip around Bangkok and am still alive, for now. I enjoy traveling, reading, learning, growing and experiencing new things.

After not being able to contribute a couch to this community for many months, I'm not back up and running!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couch surfed as well as hosted via couch surfing. I've also used other hosting organizations such as SERVAS, WWOOF, and Airbnb. I've always had amazing experiences and am so grateful.

Interests

• books
• salsa dancing
• education
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• buddhist
• teaching
• muay thai
• health and fitness
• to do lists

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I quit my job with no plans for the future. I felt that it was the right thing to do at that moment in time because, even though I enjoyed my work, I felt like I was getting used to what I was doing and it's important to me to try new things, learn new things and not get into a pattern. I don't want to be the old person asking, "What if..?"

So I was self-employed for a year and realized I wanted to return to Thailand where I spent some formative years of my childhood. And I did that as well. At 30, I moved back to Bangkok. Once I made the decision, I put my house up for rent, found a property manager, made arrangements for my car and cats and found work here in Bangkok. It's been a big scary move for no big reason other than it feels right to do these things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Meditation practice, salsa dancing, good conversation, stories in general...I'm easy going, trust worthy, we'll have a good time if these are things you appreciate in a person. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Thailand, United States