I am a 40 year old woman who is currently chnging careers. Prior to this I worked at a university then in sales. I am currently pursuing French language study and applying for Masters programs. I have time to travel until the end of the year and I would like to solidify my French. I took french in high school and university and currently organize a weekly French Meetup (Parlez Français) in NW.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travelled to France last year and my love for its language and culture exploded. I had always been a francophile but I am now completely in love with all things French. It is my hope to be able to travel to smaller cities as well as larger ones as I am more of a country person.

Interests

• dogs
• books
• crafts
• gardening
• reading
• knitting
• swimming
• french
• french food
• switzerland
• belgium
• luxembourg
• crafting
• french cinema
• french culture
• french movies
• dog walking
• french language
• bookstores
• french cooking
• french cuisine
• french cheese
• monaco
• swiss
• seychelles

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I enjoy rap and hip hop (old and new), 70's soul and funk, ambient, and lots of French music of all types.
Books:I love fantasy, sci fi, popular psychology, science and nature as well as trashy pulp. Also obsessed with PG Wodehouse.
Movies and TV: Buffy/Angel, Farscape, All Hail King Julien, Spooks/MI5, Lucifer, Poirot! Love anything not too gory.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took care of my uncle with Alzheimer's for three and a half years and it was AWESOME. It absolutely changed my life and my priorities but it also made me a good cook and way more into gardening than before. We had an amazing time and for the vast majority of time it was like the happy/sweet parts of any movie about someone with Alzheimer's.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to help you with your English, knitting, editing, technology stuff. Please just ask, I will likely know someone who can help you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am extremely considerate, I'm helpful and I will find a way to make your life easier. If you are gracious enough to host me I would love to help you achieve something useful to you! Learning English? Need to organize your closets? Struggling with your resume? Need someone to type things?Want me to cook? I'm happy to help you! I know that hosting can be an inconvenience so I will be more than happy to reciprocate your good deed!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States