I retired from teaching 5 years ago. I taught for 5 years, worked as an artist in the medium of handmade paper for 18 years and then taught art and art history for another 17 years. In retirement, I work part time as a yoga instructor, I tutor immigrants in English, I volunteer at the community theater and at an arts organization. I travel, I garden and spend lots of time with my friends. I'm single and have a son who lives part of the time in Kiev, Ukraine and part of the time in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a daughter who lives in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm very outgoing and love to meet people and build community. I enjoy hosting guests. I do prefer that my guests have references and are verified. Currently I am not hosting due to my age and Covid.

Interests

Yoga, travel, salsa dancing, art and architecture, walking, hiking, swimming, learning, museums, people, pecorino cheese and all other types of food and beverages.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Latin, Soul, R&B, Classical, Opera, Jazz, Musicals, World Music, Rock and Roll, Folk
Movies: It's a Wonderful Life, The Philadelphia Story, Selma, Rosemary's Baby, Mr. Turner, Singing in the Rain, Godfather, How to Eat Fried Green Tomatoes, Toy Story, Documentaries, Tootsie, Cool Hand Luke, Annie Hall, The Princess Bride, Amadeus, Some Like it Hot, Juno, Rainman
Books: La Comedia, The Kite Runner, Me Talk Pretty Someday, Holidays on Ice, Kite Runner, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Scarlet A, The Other Boleyn Girl, Persepolis, Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, The Accidental Tourist, No Exit, Goodnight Moon, The Goddess Pose

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My children. Nothing will ever top the miracle of having and raising two amazing humans.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Salsa dancing, yoga, art and art history
Learn: I'm open to learning about most anything. I'm very curious.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy and lively and fun. I have lots of passion for life. I'm responsible and considerate and very low maintenance. I can teach you to salsa and cha-cha and also guide you in a yoga practice. I can wash dishes, help you with chores and can cook if you give me a recipe or directions. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine