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Overview

  • 2 references
  • Fluent in English; learning German, Japanese
  • 43, Female
  • Member since 2014
  • I attempt to teach English
  • Life has taught me many things and there's still so much ...
  • From Peoria, IL, USA
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To discover which part of Germany will steal my heart.

ABOUT ME

I'm a quirky adventurer. I love telling stories and jokes. I like meeting people who aren't too serious and love to laugh.
I got my Master's degree in 2012, quit my boring corporate job shortly after, and decided to travel the world. As a result, I've seen so much more than I would have inside my little cubicle.
My favorite city is Vienna. I'd love to retire there one day.
I used to be shy but am trying to meet people and share experiences. I love meetup.com because it allowed me to come out of my shell.
Aside from meeting people, I love shopping, cooking, and listening to music. I can listen to almost anything!

PHILOSOPHY

Live a little, care a lot.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I go to local events and when I'm not traveling or working, a part of my tiny room can be available for surfers :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Before I joined the couchsurfing site I once stayed with a couple in Munich, Germany during Oktoberfest. My German was very rusty at the time, but we were still able to talk and share stories.

Interests

I love board games, jigsaw puzzles, doing pottery, and shopping!
Other than that, I want to find ways to avoid working and enjoy the better things in life.

  • oktoberfest
  • cooking
  • shopping
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • pottery
  • puzzles
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • adventure races

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The outdoor spa in Blue Mt, Canada was one of the best experiences I've ever had.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
I can teach you the perfect sore throat cure!!!

Learn:
I want to learn about how other people live.

Share:
I want to share travel experiences and some views about growing up.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have so many stories to share. But I'm also a good listener.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Slovakia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Germany, Japan, United States

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