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Overview

  • 11 references 11 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Vietnamese; learning French
  • 40, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • I am a traveling warrior.
  • Master of Science in Psychology
  • From Gilbert, AZ , USA
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

ABOUT ME

Philosophical, friendly, logical, compassionate, and driven are just some of the key traits I hear from my closest friends and family. I enjoy the art of education through formal as well as informal means. I perceive each day as an opportunity to improve myself and my surroundings from the life lessons I have collected thus far. Each day, I remind myself to stay in the present moment and know in my heart that happiness is a choice. My hobbies include deep conversations about life, yoga, socializing, reading non-fiction and motivation books, cooking, and obtaining new experiences in life.

PHILOSOPHY

If not now, when??

"Get comfortable with being uncomfortable" - Jillian Michaels

"The Universe always strikes you at your weakest point, because that's what most needs strengthening" - Joseph Campbell

I take comfort in having options in every single moment - me

Smile, it's free!

You will never find happiness in the event itself but rather how you react to everything!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am always more than happy to share my past experiences, stories, and life lessons with you in exchange for shelter (short/long term). In addition, my positive attitude and optimism is another benefit!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The best experience I had was when i was in Brooklyn, New York; my first couchsurfing experience ever! A lovely couple in NY opened their home to my then boyfriend and I for a few nights. It was so kind!

Interests

Philosophy, simplistic living, traveling, yoga, education, empowerment, motivation, racquetball, frisbee golf, music, art, eastern ways of living such as Taoism, and peace.

  • arts
  • books
  • education
  • cooking
  • baking
  • yoga
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • sailing
  • racquetball
  • golf
  • teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Moves: Amelie, Julie & Julia, Eat, Pray, Love

Music: Stars, Passion Pit, Miike Snow, Cut Copy, Crystal Castles, Kid Cudi, Nicki Minaj, RJD2, The Xx, Two Door Cinema Club, Foster the People, Caribou, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Books: Unlimited by Jillian Michaels, anything by Rolf Potts, She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Cliff Dive! Lived in Washington, D.C. to intern for an amazing non-profit called N.O.W.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn more about voluntary simplicity, green living and self-sustainability. It is always refreshing to have a deep conversations about life with all types of people across all types of cultures! I would love to share my perspectives, cooking strategies, baking, ideas about motivation in relation to action, optimism, and stories! In addition, I am fluent in English and Vietnamese!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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