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Overview

  • 3 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Georgian, Spanish
  • 39, Female
  • Member since 2007
  • Communications/International Relations and Education
  • BA English, BS Public Relations
  • From Baytown, Texas, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To better myself through understanding of other peoples, cultures, and places, and to have some great adventures in the meantime

ABOUT ME

I love a good challenge, good conversation and a good meal. I would never say no to visiting a country I haven't been to as long as I have the time or money. Currently I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the country of Georgia as an English teacher.

PHILOSOPHY

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”
-Lao Tzu

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I joined CouchSurfing because of an experience I had in Costa Rica, when a super nice Mexican national I'd just met invited me and my friends to stay in her apartment in San Jose. Now I want to give back to other travelers and pay it forward.

Interests

Volleyball and most sports, live music, literature and pop culture, comedy and a good laugh

  • arts
  • culture
  • literature
  • cooking
  • running
  • music
  • live music
  • sports
  • volleyball
  • teaching
  • volunteering

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share with others facts about English language and literature, Georgian language basics, and the art of braving some cold winters with no toilets or running water.

I would love to learn to cook dishes from other places!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Costa Rica, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Georgia, United States

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