CURRENT MISSION

See the world

ABOUT ME

Physically: am about or between 5'8-9" in height, a slim physique, dark brown hair, my eyes are an amalgamation of blue/gray/green -- so blugrayn colored (?), told have nice smile. Anything else just ask me.

Background: American born -- Italian-American, Never married, no children, live alone in own place in Bucharest, future Italian fluent and am very passionate about its culture (been to Italy quite a few times). I truly loved the experience, and am planning my next trip.

Personality: Am fun loving, ambitious, kind, extraverted, positive natured, warm hearted, optimistic, idealist, introspective, have been told have a 'great fortitude', indomitable in the face of adversity (I was told by my grandpa that this is a trait we get from our ancestors in Naples - have to research that..), constantly curious, love to be challenged , loyal, kind, patient (esp with those who need/want help or want to better themselves), inspired, always seeking to be better today than I was yesterday. The maxim that I *try* to embody on a daily basis is from Mahatma Ghandi's golden rules for mankind, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." (having lived in nyc this is a challenge, but well worth the effort) together with Plato's "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle". Another quote that deeply resonates with me is Voltaire's strong minded statement: "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". The spirit behind this statement is what drove me to go to law school. And the finally the quote I start my day with: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."

PHILOSOPHY

Quotes: Ok kind of covered this area but: "If you want to know your future, look at what you are doing in this moment." - Tibetan Monk Proverb

Centres d'intérêt

My favorite way to spend my free time is with my friends.

• culture
• law

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

Books: The Alchemist; The Best Works of Pablo Neruda; Skyscraper Dreams; Compilations of Anais Nin (loved this line of hers I just read: "Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born". For me, Nin is able to articulate truths that we know in our hearts, but sometimes cannot see in our minds, like: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

Food: Sushi (esp spicy salmon, spicy tuna rolls - like the ones made at Tomoe in the Village - trying to learn how to make it myself); Truffle Egg Toast (like the one at 'Ino on Bedford St.) or perhaps a perfectly marinated Argentinian skirt steak with freshly made chimichurri sauce (ok, I think i am going to get back to this profile and get a steak now, and an ice ice cold Guinness!).

Dessert: Chocolate Souffle with molten espresso chips and a caffè macchiato; Tartufo affogato (as made in Italy, not the States although I am on a constant undercover urban safari for an authentic affogato); amazing teas like Chai Marsala and Butter Truffle.

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

My favorite cities: Rome!, NYC, Paris (sans Parisians), Ischia, Salvador de Bahia. Plan on going to Havana, Cuba (legally!) within the year. Would love to see what carnival is like in Rio, Brazil and and Port-of-Spain, Trinidad! And still need to see Sardinia, most of Asia, parts of South America.