I am singer, dancer, painter, and teacher... I love all forms of art and beauty. As a teacher I use my creativity to make learning a language fun! This way not only are the students learning, but so am I ;). On a daily basis I do yoga to relax my body, mind, and spirit. When I connect with my body, I feel like I can connect with others at a deeper level. I love being active, I run at least four times a week. I also take many photos of nature and inanimate objects. I studied anthropology, psychology, and philosophy. It's been my dream for many years to come to Japan, and so here I am-- and I'm so happy. I am fascinated with many aspects of the Japanese society, like the many festivals and appreciation of the four seasons, maiko/ geishas lifestyle, tea ceremony, and the cultural values. One of the reasons why I want to travel is to really know who I am, because I believe the world to be a reflection of ourselves. We create the world through our mind and so, I want to know the various parts of myself through traveling.