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  • Fluent in English
  • 36, Female
  • Member since 2009
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to relax and work on creative projects

ABOUT ME

I am a person who in new situations can come across as shy, but once I have made myself at home will be one of the chattiest and open of people.

For most of my life I've been pretty focused on learning new things. I was that kid in class who just loved to learn because I found it so interesting and satisfying. In the past couple of years my focus of where I learn has shifted from inside the classroom to outside of it. A few trips abroad probably created that shift, as well as meeting people through school (both students and professors) who were very interested in how they could affect the world outside the parameters of university.

PHILOSOPHY

People are trying to do the best they can. All of us. I've come to/beginning to accept that not all people are interested in fulfilling their potential, but that each person nonetheless has potential for growth. I find that when I keep this in mind I can be more forgiving to others, realizing that I don't know the context of a person's life but that maybe I can create a context where a person can most easily flourish.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

For those who know me, they know that in person rather than through internet/phone etc. is my favorite way to connect with people so a site like this is great because hopefully it will lead to actually getting to know some people and share perspectives on what the world's about and how we live in it.

I am planning a trip to Europe this coming month and am hoping to do some surfing so that I can actually get to know some people in the countries I visit (when I'm not already visiting family or old friends). It's all new to me, but from other's posts it seems a safe and enriched way to travel.

Interests

I have a growing interest in all things creative, with writing, photography and singing being on the top of the list. I also have an interest in movies, from Disney to Magnolia. I love to watch actors and am finding myself more and more interested in the actual creation of films.

In terms of sports I enjoy soccer, and sometimes rugby. The newest sport I've found I enjoy is cricket, but I have a lot to learn about that one.

In terms of studies: positive psychology, narrative medicine, any types of literature, narrative therapy, health studies, learning about different religious practices and philosophies and creative writing

My other interest is conversation with people, which I think most people on this site enjoy. Meeting someone from a different place/time that shares something meaningful with you is a strange and grateful experience for me. I try to meet new people through helping out with leadership conferences, school clubs and through friends I've already made and on occasion from just starting up a conversation with a stranger.

  • writing
  • literature
  • singing
  • photography
  • clubbing
  • movies
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • guitar
  • piano
  • surfing
  • sports
  • cricket
  • soccer
  • rugby
  • medicine
  • psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

books: The Little Prince, most stuff by Northrop Frye, Beloved-Toni Morrison, Peter Pan-JM Barrie

movies: i like a mix of ones that bring out the kid in me, ones that are light, and ones that challenge me. Some are: Magnolia, Legally Blonde (got connected to this one once when I was sick and watched it numerous times), Miss Congeniality, Raise Your Voice, Namesake, The Little Mermaid, the recent live actors Peter Pan, and let's say Hook.

music: I like a wide range from Jazz to Country but mostly acoustic guitar songs. Some artists I like are Ella Fitzgerald, Colbie Caillat, Rascal Flatts, Pat Robitille, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, and more...

Teach, Learn, Share

teach: I am recently experimenting with teaching singing, I've done it for years and a friend who conducts has taught me some basic things to start teaching. so that's something i could offer.

i love to write/create stories so if you have a current idea that needs help starting or a project that needs some feedback I could give that.

if you've never tried photography I'll be traveling with a camera and could play around with some basic things with you (then send you your photos to keep).

learn: I am still developing my ability to play piano and guitar so any help with that would be great. also play writing is a new interest for me, so tips for giving that process some structure would be great. Tips for developing as a photographer are always appreciated as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Guatemala, India

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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