CURRENT MISSION

Collect friends with accents..... I

ABOUT ME

I’m Iris 29, Economics Professor and live in New Jersey, USA

I am passionate about food. I love home cooking and pastries. I am working on my own skills in the kitchen and could always use some new ideas. I look forward to tasting new spices or taking home a recipe.

I have had experience working as a swim instructor, life guard, teacher, and event decorator. I volunteer with a community activist group aimed at helping low income people receive government assistance to keep their housing.

I am extremely adventurous, outgoing, and inquisitive. I love to travel, meet new people, and step out of my comfort zone. While i enjoy my occasional alone time, I love the company of others. I am intrigued by accents and can listen for hours. I love a good debate, and don’t mind being told when I’m wrong. I love to read and appreciate any books passed my way. I can spend weekends locked in the house watching movies or sleeping in, at the same time I do enjoy the occasional party.

My most recent trip was to Liberia, Africa where I taught English at a rural University for a few months. I believe traveling is best when I can mingle with the locals. A day is so much more enjoyable when I can make a new friend, meet their friends and family, or be invited over for dinner.

PHILOSOPHY

I am extremely open-minded and welcome new experience, cultures, and lifestyles.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love the idea of Couch Surfing as it assists people in seeing the world and moving freely while removing part of the financial burden. It also helps people to make friends that they would not find on their own.

Interests

Food, music, dancing, bike riding, reading, snuggling, laughing, walking my dogs, riding on trains, swimming, splashing in puddles.

• dogs
• books
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• instructor
• walking
• partying
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• surfing
• swimming
• economics
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Any book by Octavia Butler
Interpol, Lauren Hill, The Gorillas, Cee-lo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Teaching in Liberia was the greatest experience I have every had. I felt fulfilled and useful everyday I stood at the front of my class and gave a lesson. I woke up every morning with a sense of purpose.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a certified swim instructor and love to give lessons to both adults and children.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Liberia

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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