ABOUT ME

Although I was born in Poland, the rest of my family live in Poland. My family consisted of my father and mother, one older step-brother and younger sister. My father is a jeweler owns stereotypical "mall style" jewelry store and I was following in his footsteps I learned to design jewelry at my father's knee. My father would let me string, drill and cut coral, turquoise, black jade and make silver beads for necklaces I spent my summer days I worked in family jewelry business, I was 15 years old when I started make my first money! My mother dedicating herself to the family's jewelry business before married my father she worked as a Polish literature teacher in primary school, so she has never in her life used a computer or even a keyboard. My mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child (me). Now that I understand how much work and love it takes to raise and to keep a family together.
My adventure with swimming started in my latest years. Why so late? Everyone asking? I couldn't swim until 18 years old. It is the result of preparation hard work, and learning from failure I learned to swim age 18. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort. When I was 18 years old I became a lifeguard (2004). Since gaining my first lifeguarding qualification I took part in many lifeguard competitions, rescue demonstrations, I have been a member of a Polish Lifeguard Association and member of a lifeguard team in my hometown. I have done all the required qualification and went a long way to become a Beach Lifeguard (senior).

In 2005 I become a student at the University of Physical Education and Sport in Wroclaw (Poland) and then continued being a part time lifeguard and worked as a assistant swimming coach in two leading swimming clubs. As a part of studies I started working voluntary having the unique opportunity of working with one of the best swimmers Agata Korc (Beijing 2008, Women's 100 meters Freestyle finalist). Everything went well, until I had injury I took 1 year gap. As I get a really long summer holiday

PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy has shaped the foundations of all human life and thought. I believe that the ability to ask and attempt to answer philosophical questions is one of the key attributes we associate with being human..

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My first how I participate in such amazing project within is CS . I was visiting my Icelandic friend in Reykjavik because she didn't has enough space she offered me a place in her friend house next door and then I heard for the first time about CouchSurfing!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It seems like it will be a life changing experience. One of the things I want to do before I die is travel to as many places as I can. I want to see, hear and smell all the different places and cultures the world has to offer.

Interests

Swimming lets me have a break from usual day to day activities, and puts variety in my life. It is skill that will give you plenty of pleasure and let you meet many interesting people. I am the best example of that as I moved to the UK in 2009 and swimming helped me get to know many interesting people here.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music divides for me only for bad or good but I like listening to all kind of music particularly I'm listening to musicians and bands like: Jamiroquai, Bjork, Pharcyde, Hieroglyphyics, Gorillaz, Portishead, Radiohead, De La Soul, Soundgarden, Stevie Wonder, , Manu Chao, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Pappers , Joe Satriani, more ... and more

The same like Music it's about directors of the Movies and different stories I like about the movies that after you watched them you learned something from them one of my favourite directors is: Krzysztof Kieslowski Three Colours

Books are very important there is nothing imprtant like reading good book or bad beacause you read so develop your vocabulary one of my favaroite writes is: Paulo Coelho Alchemist, Stephen King Salem

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've ever done in my life was... you will find out when you invite me to your house! i know its very cheeky!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm fully qualified ASA Level 2 swimming instructor. I started getting experience in swimming teaching as a assistant of swimming coach since 2005 when I was in University of Physical Education in Wroclaw (Poland). I also worked for three years at the two swim clubs as a student assistant coach. I started working valunntery having the unique opportunity of working with one of the best swimmers Agata Korc (Beijing 2008, Women's 100 meters Freestyle finalist). When I arrived to England in 2009 I'm teaching all levels children and adults also people with special needs. Teaching and Coaching choice I made it's related to discipline "I love". In my opinion teaching and coaching is a very rewarding career. For many young people You are one of their main inspirations and you will play a big part in empowering them to fulfill their potential.
So that's why I enjoy teaching and I honestly and truly believe that teaching is what I was born to do!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing my experiences and enthusiasm.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, United Kingdom