CURRENT MISSION

truth seeker, freedom fighter

ABOUT ME

I'm pretty adaptable to different situations and people. I'll go with the flow and really love learning from others. Can't wait to meet you : )

PHILOSOPHY

I am a truth seeker and a freedom fighter. I see the importance of paradox and strive to truly understand people and situations before taking a position and action.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've traveled and now that my husband and I are settled in southern California for a few years we are looking forward to hosting

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Has been amazing!

Interests

Swimming, running, biking, climbing, hiking, camping, water polo and anything outdoors. I love being outside in the fresh air, enjoying the beauty and challenges.

• beauty
• running
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• water polo
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite movies right now: Amelie and Il Postino

Any music, but especially easy listening

Currently reading:
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
Ballistics by Billy Collins

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Witnessing ungrounded generosity and grace is always amazing as it deliberately fights natural selfishness. One of those moments at its prime was hosting a date auction as part of a fund raiser for a Zimbabwean orphanage. I watched not even two-hundred "poor college students" throw money around the room in support of their friends' bids and ultimately for the children to raise nearly $7,000 in two hours. In several weeks our small campus and community raised almost $40,000 and incredible awareness.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm coming to realize that power struggles and their consequent outcomes for either bettering or worsening humanity are simply a battle of time. If I can pour enough energy, talent and work into bettering someone's life it can counter-balance the dictator, abusive relative or poor socio-economic situation that person is dealing with. That places infinite value on every seemingly unimportant moment of our lives, even preparation periods like school, waiting, and searching.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Monaco, Palestine, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

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