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  • Fluent in English, French; learning Spanish
  • 50, Female
  • Member since 2016
  • IT Consulting
  • Oceanography Bachelor (US) + Master in applied computer s...
  • From Bayonne, Aquitaine, France
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About Me

I try to live more in the "real world" than behind a computer screen (or recently a tablet).
Yes, software making and design has been my occupation for years.
But since I am a curious person I also need to get out and see the world and I appreciate to share that with you.
I also volunteer sometimes into different projects : a Yoga center, a toy library...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Sharing good moments with open minded people is precious.
And it is a wonderful way to learn new things.

Interests

My interests have changed over time but I should mention singing in vocal accapella groups (if you have been to a dedicated festival, we need to talk !), doing body percussions, hiking , hatha yoga and trying to find an idea for an independent business.

  • humanities
  • singing
  • theater
  • design
  • graphic design
  • concerts
  • festivals
  • dining
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • yoga
  • music
  • hiking
  • business
  • software
  • volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Yoga and Focus books such as Leo Babauta

Tons of novels

Vocal groups such as Slix, Voice messengers, Niniwe, Real Group

Currently web radios/podcasts from all over the world (share your favorite)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Daring to rush on stage when Bobby Mc Ferrin asked for a mini choir of volunteers during his concert in the wonderful italian style Musical Theater of Chatelet in Paris (hint: check their program).
I could not belive I was actually singing there, with such a great singer/musician conducting us !

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things.
- vegetarian recipe ( urgent !) y spanish
- web techs such as Wordpress/graphic design
- Pranayama (Yoga breathing practice)
- finding and inventing games for kids

What I Can Share with Hosts

Share tips on France and Paris of course.

We can practice Hatha yoga together.
I have a basic training to teach beginners.

Cooking together is always a rich experience. I will try to gather french recipe but of course the classics may not be vegetarian.

in Nanterre, music fans should check the usually good program of "La Maison de la musique". There are also very modern plays at the theatre "Les amandiers", in french though.

In the nearby pedestrian center area a few restaurants and cafés "Bistrot" style.

Also a market (on T.T. and S. ) and shops if you need buy food, both low cost or organic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, United Kingdom, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, United States

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