CURRENT MISSION

To find fun ways to make children and everyone around smile

ABOUT ME

Every day I live life to the fullest! I wake up each morning knowing that today is going to be the best day ever and I know that I will positively impact the lives of those around me.

I came to NYC for School Counseling because I had a desire to change the lives of children, particularly in inner cities. I strongly subscribe to the ideas of James Garbarino who teaches us how as educators we have the rare gift of being a positive influence in children's lives or what he calls a protective factor because we give them the tools they need to believe in their dreams!

My new found love is meditating, listening to mantras, and throwing parties in my apartment because I love cooking for people and entertaining! I have a strong yoga practice, love swimming, taking Jewish classes, and going to synagogue. I stay active in social activities, live music, and constantly stay connected to a large network of friends I have made in my travels across the globe.

At this stage in my life, I have big ideas for the future and so many things I want to do, however I constantly remind myself to stay grounded in the present because I do not want to miss so many of those little wonders of life pass me by---anything from watching a child light up with awe when (s)he learns something new to witnessing an individual in the city do an act of kindness for someone else-- it’s a subtle reminder that even within a big city, people do care.

PHILOSOPHY

Everyone has been placed on this earth to make a positive impact in the lives of those around them!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I started hosting people when I lived in San Francisco and I am just beginning to host people here in NYC!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have primarily only hosted people and I now I am beginning to open up to the idea of staying with others when I travel!

Interests

I am passionate about cooking, especially for others, love meditation, yoga, swimming, biking, the outdoors, and traveling all over the US and the world.

• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• partying
• traveling
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: Ekart Tolle A New Earth, John Grisham’s The Partner, Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, and James Garbarino’s Lost Boys

Movie: Drama: Crash, Shawshank Redemption, Remember the Titans, Freedom Writers, & Good Deeds
Action: The Fugitive,
Foreign Film: Intouchables, A Separation
Romance: Love Actually,
Thriller: Silence of the Lambs,
Comedy: Prime

Music: Goo Goo Dolls, Asaf Avidan, Rihanna, Dave Matthews Band, Maroon 5, and the Beatles

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have the wonderful opportunity to travel for work and so I get to see so many of the beautiful cities and states within the US and some abroad!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you fun ways to working with children and empower them to find their strengths, I can show you ways of making public speaking fun, I can teach you how to cook and the fundamental principals of cooking.

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