I was born a poor, black girl...No, that's not it. Uh... I was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania (Amish Country). There we go. Yup, that's how it began. I was born into white male privilege. Sorry, it's not my fault. I do everything I can to make the world a bit fairer. Yes, I'm a social justice warrior. Majored in German literature, fell in love with a German guy and stayed in Germany for 6 years in my 20s. The abridged version of my story jumps to Japan at age 28. Yes, I left him. It wasn't easy. In Japan I went back to school to get a M.A. in Comparative Cultural Studies in Tokyo. Fell in love again, moved to CA with the second Mr. Right after 8 years and was single again a year later. Do I see a pattern? I've been playing teacher since 2000, but retired in August of 2015. You see, none of this matters any more since I was diagnosed with ALS. It's terminal. Most die within 2-4 years, but hey....It's been a fun ride and I'm still alive. I thank all my friends and family for their support. Yes, both EX MEN have remained friends and are more supportive than I ever dreamed they would be. #nodaybuttoday

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am an outgoing and social person. I've spent a total of 14 years living abroad and need the cultural diversity in my life. I very much love sharing things I enjoy. This sharing includes teaching others about the place I live.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I formed a fundraising team to help defeat ALS in April 2016. My team raised....wait for it....,$25,000!!!! I'm so proud of all their hard work.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories, laughter, food, my space and a connection

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Japan