CURRENT MISSION

To make people happy and fill my passions in life!

ABOUT ME

I am a resident of one of the most visited places in the united states (Acadia National Park). I have been living here for 8 years. I have lived in many other beautiful places, including northern Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Vermont. Maine has always been a place of peace for me. I am truly satisfied living and raising my family here. I have a daughter who is 7 and she is the joy of my life. I am divorced but I am quite civil with my former partner, who lives close by.

I have my two passions filled while I work. Making people happy and cooking. I have been cooking in Bar Harbor for 5 years. I was educated as a teacher and continued that role in my life for several years. I have my teaching certification and have had the opportunity to substitute in the school system here. I also worked as an Ed Tech in a special education classroom with children who had learning challenges. I am still passionate about this field of work.

However, I have come to new leaps and bounds in the cooking field and have enjoyed this opportunity much more and feel like continuing the career while I am here.

In the past I was an outdoor educator for many organizations from East to West. I lead camping trips for young adults in various state and national forests/parks. Additionally, I ran my own variation of an outdoor adventure program in Northern Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. A "dream" come true.

I am well rounded and open individual. I enjoy music and lots of outdoor activities. I love movies, and enjoy a good laugh. I like being connected with others and making new friends. I love the idea of family and how we are part of each other's own family! Friendships are key in my life!

I call myself a well travelled individual! I've competed in many running races and also many ultimate frisbee tournaments. I enjoy exploring where I live and sharing it with others. Biking, Hiking, Sea Kayaking, Running, Ultimate Frisbee, and XC skiing are just many of the activities I do on any given day.

PHILOSOPHY

To make people happy! I live my life for the idea of "living." Getting things accomplished, feeling satisfied with decisions I have made. Understanding my decisions and choices in life are mine and I am proud of my accomplishments. I am always pursuing new challenges and experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate in talking, socialization, going to movies, having opportunities to explore, cooking for others, voting, politically involved, and passionate about our environment.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't had a "couchsurfing" experience with this system, but I have stayed with people on their couch. We weren't involved with "couchsurfing.org." I've always visited friends and made new friends and stayed on their couch. Does that count?

Interests

I'm interested in many activities, running, movie watching, laughter, cooking, hiking, biking, XC skiing, exploring the outdoors, camping, travelling, meeting new people and making friends!

• education
• environment
• cooking
• running
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• skiing
• teaching
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen and am very knowledgeable about soul, jazz, funk, and neo soul.

Movies are also a hobby of mine. I love seeing and talking about actors roles and the story behind the movie. I love a "good movie." My list of 10 touching movies: Remember the titans, The perks of Being A Wallflower, Crash, Disconnect, The Warrior, Rocky, Glory Road, Mighty Macs, Return of the Jedi, and the Soul of America (a documentary on Charles Bradley a soul/funk singer).

Books: The Language of Flowers, Into the Wild, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, many others that are slipping my mind right now. I enjoy audio books when I cook.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen the northern lights, and done 4 half marathons and over 90 miles in running races (just this past year). I plan to achieve more this year.

I also had the opportunity to play in Mixed Ultimate Frisbee Nationals in Sarasota Florida.

I have explored some of most beautiful places in the United States. Lake Superior is on my top ten visited places that I find truly amazing. I live in a place now that is just as amazing and beautiful as Lake Superior!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to teach about finding simple things in life that make them happy! I want to learn about anything, I am completely open and willing to learn. I believe we all learn from our own mistakes big or small.

Share: The island that I live on, cooking, playing frisbee, being active and getting a lot out of it, music knowledge is also key in my life. I am willing to share this as well.