CURRENT MISSION

carpe diem

ABOUT ME

I am an outgoing individual who enjoys embracing new experiences, new, good people, and new places.

Following my summer abroad in 2005 in Rome and Florence, Italy, I've had a major travel bug. I fell in love with the independence of travel and surviving in a foreign country for an extended period of time.

9 years later, I am back in Italy.

Before returning to Italy, I traveled to Europe to visit other parts - including Amsterdam, London & Paris.

I lived in Poland in 2011. I have since visited Instanbul and Budapest. I trekked the Tatras Mountains and stradled the border at the summit.

In 2012-13, I lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil and traveled to Singapore and South Thailand.

Friends describe me as a genuine person with a great sense of humor, who's hard-working and adventurous.

PHILOSOPHY

Carpe diem - I spent much of my former years thinking that if I set out on a plan, life will listen and all will follow perfectly. I quickly learned this is not the case, and since have embraced new experiences more wholeheartedly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a couch to offer a visitor. I also couch surf when I travel. I surfed in Singapore and it was a great experience! I host surfers in Southern California.

I look forward to meeting you!

Interests

Meeting others and learning about their past experiences and what excites them in the present.

• cooking
• traveling
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:

The Paradox of Choice - currently reading how we are inundated with choices and alternatives that it paralyzes our ability to make decisions and leaves us less satisified with our choices.

Eat, Pray, Love - great book about a young woman recovering from a failed romance and finding herself through travel, prayer, new experience and a new love.

The Box - history of the cargo container

Music:

I have an eclectic taste, some of my favs include:
Thievery Corporation
DJ Tiesto
World Music
Dave Matthews Band
O.A.R.
Rihanna
Death Cab for Cutie
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Brandi Carlile

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked up Pedra da Gavea in Rio de Janeiro and...almost reached the top. But it was wet rock and we were high up..and I was scared...but I tried!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook - noodle dishes (Italian & Asian) are my specialty.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States

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