CURRENT MISSION

To learn as much as I can from new people, places, and experiences

ABOUT ME

I am fiercely independent, friendly, and always ready for a new challenge or adventure. I am a people person, and love dancing and music. I love traveling and go through "withdrawal" after traveling. I have been to Russia, Mexico, Italy and on several cruises, but have many more places on my list. I prefer to experience places raw and real, without tours or itineraries. Currently trying to figure out what I wish to do next with my life...contemplating a big change.... and moving somewhere completely new!

PHILOSOPHY

Improve myself each day- love more, live humbly, give of myself to others, use my talents for the good of the world, always forgive, never judge, be more understanding

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed and hosted! Still kind of a newbie though!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed throughout my recent trip to Sicily- it was the best time of my life!

Interests

Exercise, dancing, music, learning, science, friends, food, reading, procrastinating

• dancing
• dining
• exercise
• reading
• traveling
• music
• languages
• science
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Movies: UP, Steel Magnolias, Shawshank Redemption, Pride and Prejudice (A&E Version), Phantom of the Opera

Music: Anything you can dance to, Mat Kearney, Switchfoot

Books: Currently trying to read Brothers of Karamazov.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen a baby being born (both terrifying and amazing), I have literally saved a life, I have seen people be incredibly optimistic despite facing numerous obstacles (I couldn't pick one!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: My occupation has taught me compassion in the midst of human suffering, how to relate and interact with different people and age groups, diagnosis and treatment of various conditions, and numerous technical skills.

Learn: I never want to stop learning! I would like to learn everything and anything, but the top of my list is new languages.

Share: Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest. -Sri Chinmoy

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States