CURRENT MISSION

I would like to check off at least 150 countries in my lifetime, see their cultures, and meet and learn from their amazing people. Hit my 100th with Uganda Fall of 2019 and looking forward to 105th on horizon : )

ABOUT ME

Hi : ) I'm 46 years young and been in the healthcare field for 20+ years since finishing undergraduate work. I have followed since with three graduate degrees with the intention of ultimately teaching physical education and health to secondary student in a public education system, either here or more likely different countries abroad. I see myself doing working with Doctors Without Borders hopefully down the road with a nursing degree obtained to supplement my healthcare background.

PHILOSOPHY

Learn as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die tomorrow. There are no dress rehearsals in life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Connecticut is considered a drive-through state, but if you have a little time (preferably warmer season) and dig a bit, it has some quaint spots! I look forward to meeting culturally diverse people, sharing some of my own experiences, hosting and willing to show people around or suggest beautiful areas of Connecticut, and surrounding states to visit.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Nothing but good things to say thus far. Met a couple great families, a few interesting and outgoing individuals, and have even been invited to play a mean game of ultimate frisbee : )

Interests

International current affairs, triathlons, kayaking, trail running, cycling, hiking, motorcycle, humanitarian help in international disaster relief.

• education
• running
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• trail running
• teaching
• nursing

Music, Movies, and Books

Blood Diamond, Last King of Scotland, Driven, Queen and Slim.

Habib Koite and Bamada, Oliver Mtukudzi, Tom Diakite, too many to list.

Not On Our Watch, The Blue Sweater, The End of Poverty.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived and grew up in Iran until age of 11 and got to experience just over half of the Iran-Iraq war through eyes of a child ... was an experience. A part of the world that I will always feel for and will always be in my heart.

Have visited 100+ countries in my lifetime and more on the list to experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Genuine people who have something to share about bettering the world for those who weren't fortunate to be dealt the same hand of cards that you and I are fortunate enough to be dealt.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A day or two to show you around and do any activity of your choice (kayak, swim, cycle, hike, ... )

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Belize, Benin, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran, United States

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