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Overview

  • 2 references
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Arabic, Hindi
  • 36, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • English Teacher / Linguistics Graduate Student
  • Anthropology
  • From Nashville, TN, USA
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About Me

Interests

I'm a fairly eclectic person. I really just allow myself to absorb and learn from the world around me which I think has resulted in my obscure range of interests. In general, anything travel, music, language, or food related makes me happy. I really enjoy foreign films (so cultured, right? lol) and discovering new music. I'm a sucker for good conversation. Hate to be a bit on the vague side, but all of this could change tomorrow. Call me a sponge.

  • writing
  • poetry
  • singing
  • street art
  • concerts
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • mardi gras
  • ballet dancing
  • cooking
  • indian food
  • mexican food
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • music
  • live music
  • guitar
  • karaoke
  • basketball
  • american football
  • rugby
  • table tennis
  • anthropology
  • teaching
  • freelancing
  • language exchange
  • volunteering
  • parks
  • food
  • linguistics
  • tea
  • massage
  • spirituality
  • dance
  • meeting people
  • national parks
  • street food
  • hostels
  • playing music
  • london
  • spicy food
  • islam
  • workaway
  • asian food
  • french music
  • arabic music
  • zombies
  • teaching english
  • charity work
  • hindi
  • foreign films
  • 80s
  • sing
  • public transportation
  • 90s
  • duolingo
  • french language
  • non-profits
  • bubble tea
  • french horn
  • cajun food
  • bollywood music
  • marching bands
  • old horror movies

Music, Movies, and Books

I ask every person I meet when I travel to give me a song. This is how I remember that person and discover new music. I have a gazillion playlists and songs I'm happy to share.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One? I've been so lucky so see loads of amazing things, but if I have to choose one... I'm gonna go with camping in the Sahara desert. I've never seen a night sky so brilliant. No pictures, the moment was too beautiful to waste behind a camera :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:

French, English, how to read Arabic, anything about music (Brass instruments are my specialty), cajun food (the real stuff- I'm Cajun and 100% snobby about my food), how to dodge the U.S of A

Learn:

Basically any language although French conversation, Arabic, and Hindi are what i'm dabbling in now. Cooking food from anywhere I've been (mastering South Asian cuisine is a priority as I'm obsessed with it).

Calling all creative writers to show me their ways...

If you've had any vocal training at all, it's something I've always wanted to improve.

Share :

Conversation about pretty much anything. Cooking. My impeccable organizational skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Language practice, plenty of good conversation (huggge plus if you're chatty), cooking great food Always happy to cook, tidy, or tutor. Truthfully, I find house work and cooking a bit cathartic since I seem to be bouncing around so much. I find a lot of zen in being organized and am really good at it, so you could even throw your junk closet at me and I would get it sorted. I love taking long walks and talking about anything. Dry humor. Puns.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Morocco, Thailand, United States

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