CURRENT MISSION
To meet new friends from all around the world

ABOUT ME
I love learning new things and meeting new people. I love good coffee, olive oil, beer, and wine. I believe laughter is key to forming friendships. I have had a wide variety of jobs and experiences, now adding world travel to the list. I have raised three amazing children to adulthood, returned to college to finally complete my undergrad degree and explore some different cultures. I have volunteered as a conversation partner in my university's ESL program, and also have volunteered with local food banks and homeless shelters. I have overcome many obstacles to become a middle-aged foreign exchange student. Nothing is impossible if you want it enough!

PHILOSOPHY

I consider myself a traveler, not a tourist. I want to learn about a new place from the view of the locals, events from the perspective of participants, and ideas from the source. And I am a strong believer in kindness and karma.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE
I would love to meet people traveling to Missoula, Montana USA. We can speak in English or Spanish or both.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Meeting other travelers, hosting

Interests

food, art, serving others, history, innovative entrepreneurship

• arts
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• traveling
• socializing
• entrepreneurship
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a wide variety of genres of all of these, although lately I find myself watching more foreign and independent films and listening to Latin guitar.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen (survived) -75 degrees F in Alaska, snorkeled at Molokini in Maui, driven busloads of drunk college students on Halloween, traversed the entire Alaska Highway twice, converted a historic cabin into a handicapped-accessible restroom in Yellowstone Park, there is so much more!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love tutoring and speaking with people who are learning English and cooking new dishes with others. I am always excited to spend time with someone who can help me improve my Spanish speaking skills!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Morocco, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States