CURRENT MISSION

To constantly strive to be a better person by listening, learning, and understanding.

ABOUT ME

I gave everything up for love.

PHILOSOPHY

"With all its shame, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy." From 'Desiderata' by Max Eharmann.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I visit CS sporadically, but I believe it's a great organization with a great cause.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experiences thus far have been limited.

Interests

My Family- Traveling (obviously)- Cultural Experiences- FOOD- Horseback Riding- Relaxing on the Beach- Music

• dancing
• education
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• equestrian
• tennis
• teaching
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to- Mumford & Sons, Rob Lutes, Lady GaGa, Ottis Redding, Joss Stone, Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars, Joshua Radin, Garth Brooks

A few fav movies- Chocolat, Under the Tuscan Sun, A Knight's Tale, Bed of Roses, Finding Neverland, P.S. I Love You, Big Fish, Sweet Home Alabama, Practical Magic

About books- Busy reading my students' text books. Yeah middle school lit! Actually, I do find myself enjoying some of the stories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The AT was peaceful, Petra was breathtaking, Cu Chi tunnels were suffocating, and the Great Wall was awe inspiring. I've been completely lost in another country (twice, with the same person, a couple years apart- shout out to Wenli!) and now laugh about the adventures. One of my greatest joys is spending time with my loved ones, especially my beautiful and brilliant (I'm biased) niece.

Teach, Learn, Share

So many things I'd like to learn...Spanish, how to cook, to dance, play the guitar, play tennis.

Something I can teach...I'm not exactly sure. I speak English and know a fair amount about US higher education. I was in a sorority but I'm not telling our secrets.

Share...I'm a sucker for travel stories and I love learning about hometowns far from where I am.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahrain, China, Georgia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Oman, Qatar, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Mexico, United States