I live in downtown San Jose. Come visit!

CURRENT MISSION

Live life authentically - share joy and love.

ABOUT ME

I have many hobbies. I like gardening, adventuring, eating, making new friends, and playing games that nurture my inner 8 year-old (while helping raise my 8 year old).

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live. Life is too short not to enjoy it. (This includes eating sweets - my weakness.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I think this is an amazing way to meet new people and explore the world. I host, I surf, I attend and create events.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couch surfing in Cairo was a life-changing experience. I loved my experience and my host.

Interests

Food, movies, books, language, gardening, travel.
I love new hobbies and try to learn new things every day.

I like to grow fruit trees. This is my current collection. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vUknrFiKim6I1oj5WAEigUK2LvTNyglpe56zYJCkNwE/edit?usp=drivesdk

• books
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• partying
• movies
• traveling
• surfing
• languages
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, but also romantic comedies.
Music - anything on the radio that I can sing to.
Books - recently read ¨The subtle act of not giving a f$&@“

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Ko Tao, Thailand, night dive. Amazing to see the sea creatures light up when you wave your hand in the water.

Salcantay Trail, Peru. Spectacular view of the stars from a point at the base of the mountains, undisturbed by light pollution. Fantastic.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach. English, passion, exploring, gardening, whimsy
Learn. Language, cooking, dancing
Share. A couch, a home cooked meal, a special travel story

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to bring joy and whimsy with me. A meal. Some conversation. And, an open invitation to my home in downtown San Jose.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, Tajikistan, United States