Not currently hosting due to two elderly dogs with health problems, but happy to be a guide around Kansas City.

I am a dedicated learner, teacher, and traveler. I work professionally with people from all over the world as an ESL instructor (English as a Second Language). I'm a native of Kansas City, Missouri, USA and eventually return to it no matter where I travel. I'm happily married to my favorite travel partner who is also a native of the Midwest of the U.S.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I believe the best part of travel, even if it's just around your block, is meeting other people and getting a new perspective on life. I've received amazing hospitality in my travels, and I like to return the good karma. I'm also super frugal. Couchsurfing is the best of all these things.

Интересы

When I'm not teaching or learning languages, I enjoy a few other things: music (listening mostly), cooking, eating, dance, yoga, reading, art, gardening, walking, bicycling, trying new things, and hanging out with friends.

• dogs
• arts
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• instructor
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• languages
• tourism

Музыка, кино и книги

Music: I can't limit by artists, but the genres I reach for most are (not in order of preference) electronic, latin alternative, soul/r&b, opera, classical, indie, folk, and so much more.

Movies: Amelie, Mad Max: Fury Road, Heima (Sigur Ros), Travelers and Magicians, The Act of Killing

Books: see my Librarything.com profile: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/jellyfishjones

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

I was born. Oh, wait - that was mostly my mom.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

I can teach stuff like: English, basic Spanish, sewing, basic cooking and knife skills. I love learning all kinds of things and sharing knowledge and stories.

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

English and Spanish conversation, professional-quality English instruction, cooking, sewing (esp. quilting and repair work.)

Где я побывал(-а)

Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Iceland, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Philippines, Turkey, United States

Где я жил(-а)

Costa Rica, Philippines, United States