CURRENT MISSION

Adventure awaits.

ABOUT ME

I'm a Jacksonville, Florida native seeking adventure. I want to see the world ( I think I am off to a good start but there is so much to see!) I've almost been to every state in the US, three months in Europe, a few months in Peru and Brazil. I love nature, people and animals (snakes not included).

My friends are very dear to me and I live by a motto that my family are those people that I hold in my heart.

I'm a real estate broker and own my own business. I've been working in Real Estate for over 20 years now and love it; but, I would also like a change. I graduated from UNF with my degree in nutrition and dietetics with a minor in public health. Part of the nutrition program was learning culinary skills so i am a fairly good cook. Thus, I enjoy cooking and entertaining (though I usually make a very, very big mess).

PHILOSOPHY

Live, laugh, love and dance!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason I am choosing to couch surf is because I do a lot of traveling alone. Although I enjoy it, it is sometimes nice to have the company of a local who is open and interested in making a human connection and sharing their personal culture and the culture of where they live.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted people traveling to Jacksonville and in Venice, Italy. I have friends all over the world and they are always welcome. I like to spend some time and make friends with those that I host.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only couched in Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa but I've done a lot of AirBnB while in Europe.

Interests

Good times with friends, food, music, coffee, wine, martinis, hookah, walking/hiking, dancing, sunsets, boating, snorkeling (I took the scuba class but never did my dive) beach, some shopping, some gardening, saltwater reef aquaria, being creative, remodeling houses, white water rafting, canoeing, zip line, horseback and overall exploring

• animals
• aquaria
• dancing
• lgbt rights
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• cocktails
• coffee
• farmers' market
• instructor
• walking
• gardening
• boating
• shopping
• traveling
• music
• equestrian
• hiking
• canoeing
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• business
• beaches
• edm
• martini

Music, Movies, and Books

I like comedies, dramas and thrillers and I enjoy plays and musicals (on or off Broadway). I have always been a 3D buff too. EDM is my fave but I have been known to sing (off key of course) a ballad or two. I read mostly technical books and "how to do books" because I have varied interest; but, sadly, I rarely read for entertainment... I am usually living it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Machu Picchu, pretty amazing. But I suppose the most amazing thing I have done is the giving of myself to others in order to better mankind.

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't want to ever stop learning and I love to share knowledge and experience with others. I am a former public speaker and junior achievement instructor... and in college I developed a 3rd grade nutrition education program that was implemented at Junior Achievement.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really enjoy getting to know people and learning about other cultures as well as sharing. I hope that my hosts will consider sharing some time with me to become friends. I like to share a lunch, dinner or cocktails, at my expense, for the generosity.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Honduras, Italy, Jamaica, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Peru, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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