CURRENT MISSION

To bring beauty and joy to the lives of those I touch and to love every choice I make. Life is short, I want to make sure I live it to the fullest.

ABOUT ME

I'm a consummate gemini. I love to explore and try new things. You will never hear me say, "I'm bored," because I'm always planning fun experiences whether it is a trip to see a friend, travel to a new destination, a lesson in something I've never done before like acrobatics, cooking a dish for the first time, or hosting a social.

I'm adventurous and I consider myself pretty intense in the sense that I'm always pushing myself to grow as a person--to be healthy mentally and physically--and to be a good person--to live in a sustainable and spiritual manner. That said, I'm also pretty laid back in that while I may hold myself to high standards, I don't judge others. I've been told I'm a great listener. I'm definitely a big thinker.

I love, love, love to have fun. Fun for me is engaging in any of my interests below as well as sharing the fun and joy of life. I love to appreciate others and love appreciation!

PHILOSOPHY

Variety is the spice of life. Details do matter. Life is short, eat dessert first.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I would love to couch surf in Puerto Rico--my next big trip--and of course, for all future trips. Eventually hope to host couch surfers when I have my own place.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Newbie.

Interests

Getting lost in big cities; getting out of big cities and into nature, taking photographs of everything I find artistic and beautiful; experimenting with baking delicious and healthy goodies; practicing meditation (on a daily basis when I am good!); writing actual letters to friends and family; blogging about my experiences; practicing yoga; learning, learning, learning; reading anything good; dancing; trying new things and always challenging myself to grow.

• writing
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• cooking
• baking
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• blogging
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite movie: Children of Heaven
Favorite music: love international/world music such as flamenco, bossa nova, fusion electronica, etc
Favorite books: The Artist's Way, The Little Prince

Pretty much anything that inspires growth and adventure.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The hike to Macchu Picchu was pretty amazing. I really had no idea what MP was about, which I think made it all the better. I was fortunate to visit the Galapagos Islands twice! Truly an amazing and living museum of evolution.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yoga. Resume and career coaching. Photography. Event planning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Cambodia, Japan, Peru, Philippines, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, South Korea, United States