CURRENT MISSION

Save travel $$$ for a FAB couchsurfing expedition of my very own...and host in the mean time.

ABOUT ME

I love to laugh. It is really important to me to see the amusing side of life. I am a "the glass is half funny" kind of person. I work hard (probably too hard) - but I play hard when I make the time...and I make the time as often as possible. Travel is my favorite way to play. There are very few places I don't want to go...so the list attached is greviously incomplete. I just listed places that are probably most forefront in my mind for free associated reasons. I love Long Beach, California and it would be my pleasure to show ya'll around.
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PHILOSOPHY

Probably most simply broken down into several (overused)quotations:
"Work hard - play hard" (an unknown many)
"Life isn't about finding yourself; it is about creating yourself." (unknown)
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." (Ghandi)
"The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan." (unknown - to me, at least)
"Live, Laugh, Love, Learn, Lgebra" :-))))) Ahhhh, math humor...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am just doing some hosting for the moment...
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COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have become part of the CS culture in a very short time! I have to say that I am a true believer in the brilliance of the philosophy. I bought a two bedroom condo with the plan to be able to invite the people I meet along my travels to Long Beach. While I have had several people stay, it didn't get near enough use! :-) Then I heard about couch surfing from a friend at work (her son uses it)...he had loads of good things to say and they all seemed to appeal to my personality...so I jumped right in! To date, I have had great experiences with everyone I have hosted, Couchsurfing "shin-dug" with, and traded emails with through this site!

Interests

I love people, geology, travel, food, reading, camping, new experiences, stimulating converstation, and a bunch of stuff I don't even know about yet...

• culture
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• camping
• surfing
• geology
• mathematics
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I am an insatiable reader and my interests run the gamut. I suppose I am most amused by historical fiction because I love the "what if"- factor.
Currently Favorite Books: Aztec, Harry Potter, and Kite Runner (all over the map - I know)
I love bits from all musical genres, but reggae is probably my overall favorite...and I love world music for mood.
I like films across the board, but I have a sort of philosophy about them: I love to see serious/heavy duty poignient films once - and funny/silly films over and over...so I own all the silly favorites and I have seen all things serious. And a curve-ball: I really like the old Bollywood stuff.
Favorite Films: #1 is easy - CRASH...
After that, it gets tough: Secondhand Lions, Mi Familia, Lord of War, Amistad...I can't list the comedies because there simply is no end.
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One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Cuba legally (an unusual thing for an American). It was, to date, probably the most interesting trip I have taken.
In the doofy department, I am a impressive clutz. Remind me to tell you the story of how I fell in the Riverwalk in San Antonio... :-)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to derive the quadratic formula...interested? Woohoo!
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Special "shout-out" to teachers: I am more than happy to give you a tour of the High School where I teach. I love to see schools when I travel, so I want to specifically extend the invitation. I teach at a large public urban school (4500 students and 250 faculty and staff). It is something to see, for sure! :-)))))

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belize, Botswana, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Lesotho, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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