CURRENT MISSION

"Education through Connection"

ABOUT ME

I am an English as a Second Language teacher in Denver, Colorado. I love Denver and being outdoors in the mountains. My activities included hiking, skiing, and camping. I am a huge music fanatic and love discussing, listening and exploring new music from all over the world....especially funk!

I have lived in Asia for two years teaching English and have been traveling seriously since 2005. I have a love for meeting others and experiencing new cultures.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life to experience the greatness and joys shared by all human spirit. I believe strongly in connections through cultural exchange.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

This will be my first trip couchsurfing. I have heard a lot about the group and have attended meetings in Denver, Colorado. I hope to bring a high level of cultural exchange through openness, honesty and friendliness.

Interests

Languages, food, live music, dancing, cold beer, friendship and experiencing the world.

• dancing
• education
• dining
• beer
• clubbing
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• teaching
• languages
• parks
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Sin Nombre, The Godfather, Tropa de Elite, Maria Full of Grace, City of God, Amelie, Slumdog Millionaire, Jean de Florette

Books: River of Doubt, Siddhartha, The Stranger, The Fountainhead, 100 Years of Solitude, lots of historical novels

Music: Americana, Bluegrass, Rock, Blues, Jambands.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went sledding down the Great Wall of China in a snowstorm. Hiked the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I am an English language teacher, I am always open to helping others improve their English skills. I am very interested in learning Spanish. I hope to find a host that would like to teach me and speak with me. I am very interested in knowing local restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters, parks that a regular tourist or backpacker might overlook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Laos, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States, Viet Nam