CURRENT MISSION

Explore the planet, learn more about myself, open up to possibilities the world has to offer and hoping others can do so with me. Cheesy? I know.

ABOUT ME

*** I AM ONLY HOSTING FEMALE TRAVELERS AND MIXED PAIRS AT THIS TIME ***
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* FULLY VACCINATED *

Fairly intelligent (I only play stupid on T.V.), funny, sarcastic, creative, knowledge seeker, alright-looking, butt-kicking, artsy-fartsy, pale, curious, freckled, red dead devil.

Music is life. I believe there is a song for everything, every day, every emotion. Everyone has a soundtrack.

Activities I enjoy regularly include Salsa dancing, acroyoga, Thai yoga massage, martial arts, playing fùtbol, playing tennis, cosplaying and squeezing in a video game if I can do that anymore.

I especially like foreign, independent and short films.

I'm kind of a nerd but if the Autobot tattoo doesn't give that away, you may not know it. Love me some comic books, video games, cartoons and action figures.

Love nature and animals. I could spend all day outside for no reason other than to breathe in the earth and take in all its beautiful wonders.

I love chocolate and a good cup of coffee.

PHILOSOPHY

To be respected is to give respect. You should respect if you want it in return.

Don't waste your time or anyone else's. We have so little of it.

Don't let any circumstance stop you from doing what you truly want to do. When there is a will, there is a way.

Also, ".....People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou. Although I don't think people forget what you've done (if it directly effected them), how you make people feel is the strongest of these things. So I try my best to keep that in mind every day. Treat people with compassion. Learn to be empathetic, but not a sucker. Help others when, where and how you can. You will be a richer person for it.

NOTE
*** If we have never met or we haven't helped each other out in some way, we are not friends yet. I won't accept your friend request if neither of these things have occurred. I am not about padding people's profile's to look better. Also, I leave reviews for anyone who has left an impression on me voluntarily, regardless of if you leave me one or not. If you ASK me for one when I haven't left you one, proper etiquette would be to first leave one for me. I will always give what I get. ***

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Met couchsurfers in places I have traveled and meet up with csers in my city.

Interests

Intellectual people that are open to other people. Open minded individuals that know there is always something to be learned. Art, music, dancing, nature, cooking, baking, gardens, interior design, writing, photography, mixology, film, yoga, acroyoga and getting lost in conversation/ people/ stories and places.

• animals
• arts
• writing
• books
• design
• interior design
• photography
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• cocktails
• baking
• yoga
• cartoons
• movies
• video games
• music
• guitar
• piano
• martial arts
• soccer
• tennis
• sign language

Music, Movies, and Books

Snatch is the one movie I can watch every year. I am pretty sure I can quote this movie from start to finish, in all appropriate accents. Honorable mentions go to Pulp Fiction, In Bruges, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Boondock Saints, Ichi the Killer, Scott Pilgrim and Oscar.
I really enjoy the films of Wes Anderson, Guy Ritchie, Guillermo del Toro and Quentin Tarentino.

My musical interest is fairly broad. I enjoy anything from jazz to island music, spanish rock to Korean hip-hop. My favorite bands/groups/musicians are Kamelot, Rammstein, Tegan and Sara, Superbus, Dragonette, Calogero, Depeche Mode and Maná.

Man I wish I had/made more time to read. I have an unhealthy obsession with books even if all I do anymore is collect them, lol. My favorite author is Neil Gaiman. My favorite series is Neil's, The Sandman. Second is David Mack and his Kabuki series. I also love the graphic novel Blame! Written by Tsutomu Nihei. 47th Samurai and Ghost Written get honorable mentions. The best book/series ever written has to be Dune though, it’s near perfection.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been to the top of the mountain and it is good.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can show you the way of the samurai.... well, maybe not. But I CAN teach you my favorite martial arts moves.
I'd love to introduce/practice acroyoga with you.
I can teach you the basics of Salsa and Bachata (dance).
I can tell you all about Optics (zzzZZzz) I know.
There is plenty I can teach and plenty I can learn, even with no words or instruction involved.

Share: Though I don't imbibe, I can make killer cocktails - no pun intended.
I can share with you a great friendship, a lending ear, honesty, sound advice and anecdotes.

Learn: I'd like to be a better guitar and piano player.
I'd like to learn some new photography tricks.
I'd like to learn American sign language and be fluent in every language I know.
I would like to learn more dance styles.
Finally, I'd like to finish all the art that I start.

What I Can Share with Hosts

The same things I can share with anyone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States