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Shimona Kee

Current Mission: Happiness is a choice!

Personal Designations

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Pioneer
Singapore
Central Region
Bishan


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General Information
Shimona Kee has been vouched for
VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info
Couch availableNo
CouchSurf requests replied to100%
member sinceApril 20th, 2009
profile views1,326
age31
genderFemale
membernameSIMPLYSHIMONA
occupationSinger/Songwriter/Actress
educationBA Business Management, BA Psychology and Education (minors in Music & Religion)
grew up inSINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
ethnicityChinese
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Languages

  • EnglishExpert
  • Chinese (Mandarin)Intermediate
  • ThaiBeginner

Groups I Belong To

Singapore 13692:65381
Why: Singapore is my home!
Bangkok 10629:47430
Why: Bangkok is my 2nd home!
salsa... 3729:1738
Why: i <3 salsa!
Lindy hoppers, salsa dancers, Argentine tango dancers 6670:566
Why: <3 salsa and tango!
Active in 1 more groups.

Couch Information


No couch currently available for surfing.

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Sorry, NOT hosting any couchsurfers at the moment.
Buuuut... if you'd like tips on the Singapore music scene, I'm your girl! I play at several places a few nights a week, and frequent my friends' gigs whenever I can.
My performance schedule and details can be found here: http://on.fb.me/mxtUtz

I also enjoy the occasional salsa dance night. ;)

Friends (43)

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Oy ApichayaOy Apichaya
25, Female
Bangkok, Bangkok
Thailand
Friends since April 2009
"met at a CS dinner in bangkok"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
I vouched for Shimona Kee
Met in person  
Craig Gonzales Craig Gonzales
29, Male
Bangkok, Bangkok
Thailand
Friends since March 2009
"Through the Bangkok Adventure Scene"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
I vouched for Shimona Kee
Met in person  
Ryan Rose Ryan Rose
29, Male
Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Friends since December 2009
"We met in Bangkok, and partied during the Christmas season!"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for Shimona Kee
Met in person  
Chris CastellaniChris Castellani
29, Female
Hoima, Western
Uganda
Friends since March 2009
"Met at a party"
Friendship Type: Friend
Met in person  
Tahir PadiathTahir Padiath
28, Male
Singapore, Central Region
Singapore
Friends since November 2010
"We're friends! We eat, drink, watch movies & generally hang out together.."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person  
Rebekah and Ryan RiceRebekah and Ryan Rice
25, Several people
Austin, Texas
United States
Friends since August 2008
"We wend to church together in Bangkok."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person  
Matt and Cayla WMatt and Cayla W
26, Several people
Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Autonomous Region
Iraq
Friends since September 2008
"We go to the same Bible study"
Friendship Type: Friend
Met in person  
Chris WoodruffChris Woodruff
25, Male
Bangkok, Bangkok
Thailand
Friends since June 2009
"Through tons of stuff we did in thailand"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person   Traveled3  
Cody McKibbenCody McKibben
28, Male
Ao Nang, Krabi
Thailand
Friends since January 2009
"Shimomo and I met at a buddy's church and I've become good friends with her since."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person  
mel williams mel williams
32, Female
Singapore, Central Region
Singapore
Friends since May 2009
"We met through church."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person  

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Personal Description

Sing.
Dance.
Laugh.
Eat.
Observe.
Listen.
Smile.
Question.
Contemplate.
Appreciate.
LOVE.

How I Participate in CS

I have learned to be open to new experiences and people, and am willing and ready to pass along this attitude of openness to others as well.

CouchSurfing Experience

Haven't couchsurfed or hosted yet. BUT was active in the CS-Community in BKK when I lived there.
Now that I'm back in Singapore, I'm not as active. :(

Interests

Music, salsa-dancing, psychology,education, biking, travelling, good food, interesting people, bright colours, good books, yoga, running, chocolate, experiencing new sensations.... I'll add to this - there's too many, I can't even remember what they are now!

Philosophy

Thankfulness is the beginning of happiness...

These days I make myself happy.
It's a voluntary, purposeful state, I've come to realize. You really can't be happy unless you decide to be. Noone on the planet can make you happy if you wait for someone or something else to make you happy.

Happiness is also pretty simple.
Don't over-think, don't blame, don't dwell.
Simply be.

But most importantly, I've found happiness is learning to be content no matter what your lot in life.
There's no point comparing sob stories or bemoaning any injustices. Sure, bitch a bit now and then, admit and be aware of how situations make you feel, but never victimize yourself - you ALWAYS have a choice.
Always.

Music, Movies, Books

Favorite Music:
Anything that has the ability to move me to tears, jazz... OR anything that gets me going - aka great running music!

Favorite TV Shows:
How I Met Your Mother, CSI, Veronica Mars, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, Whose Line is it Anyway, Prison Break, Heroes...

Favorite Movies:
Amelie, Romeo and Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Bewitched, Braveheart, Stardust, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... truly, too many to list - I'm a movie buff!!

Favorite Books:
Why Men Lie and Women Cry, The HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy... again too many to list... am also a bookworm (when I have the time!)

Types of People I enjoy

Passionate, sincere, genuine, positive people!

Teach, Learn, Share

WHAT I CAN TEACH:
- Vocal stylings and techniques.
- Psychology
- Guitar
- Piano
- Ukulele
- Positivity in life! :)

WHAT I WANT TO LEARN:
Almost anything and everything. I believe one should widen one's horizons in every aspect, and learning is a lifelong hobby of mine.
In particular, anything related to:
-Music
-Photography
-Yoga
-Meditation
-Psychology
-Education
-Beauty
-Literature
-Exercise and Health

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE:
-Good laughs with beautiful people.
-Moments full of meaning.
-Appreciation of beautiful places.

One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done

Ice-swimming in Finland!
Swimming in Flouroscent plankton off of Railay Bay, Thailand.
Bungee jumping in Pattaya, Thailand!

Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project

Couchsurfing is an amazing opportunity for people who are outgoing and open to life in general. Weather you are getting to know the community, or traveling the world, CS is the community for you!

Locations Traveled

TRAVELED: Australia, Cambodia, Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, United States
LIVED: Singapore, Thailand
WANTS TO GO: China, France, India, Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand


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References (27)

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  • 0Neutral
  • 0Negative
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Tahir Padiath
From Tahir Padiath
 Singapore, Singapore
 Sep 22, 2011
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Shimona's AWESOME! Always so full energy, and omg so cheerful. We hang out, eat, drink (she drinks juice :P), watch movies together... And there's never a dull moment with her around.

And her voice....when she sings, it will take you places. If you're ever in Singapore, GO TO HER GIGS!!!

Megan Lane
From Megan Lane
 Cairo, Egypt
 Aug 22, 2011
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 30 days 
Positive

Shimona, Shimona, Shimona. This girl can make your soul soar, grieve, wept and shudder at the power of her voice. She is light, sweet, and thoroughly a wonderful person.

Emily Lawson 
From Emily Lawson
 Houston, United States
 Jul 22, 2010
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Heard this beautiful lady sing at a restaurant in Bangkok and then we hit the salsa dance floor together. She is so sweet and fun. Maybe we'll meet again sometime when she's a famous singer!

Rebekah and Ryan Rice
From Rebekah and Ryan Rice
 Austin, United States
 Mar 8, 2010
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

You would be blessed to know Shimona for ANY amount of time. She is so fun and carefree and such a joy to be around. She sings like an angel too! If you're very, VERY lucky, she might even sing to you for your birthday!! ;)

Ghazala Irshad
From Ghazala Irshad
 Chicago, United States
 Jan 26, 2010
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Though we haven't hung out alone together very often, it's not hard to tell that Shimona is a beautiful person, both inside and out. She radiates positivity with her openness, musical talent, humor, and intelligence. It's easy to immediately feel comfortable enough to be yourself around her because she will be herself from the beginning!

Ryan Rose 
From Ryan Rose
 Nashville, United States
 Dec 25, 2009
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

Shimona has a great spirit and we are on the same wavelength. She is one of the most incredible singers I have ever heard. It is just so nice to meet someone on the other side of the world that you connect with so well. We will be friends for a long time. Thank you Shimona.

HoneyBKK 
From HoneyBKK
 Bangkok, Thailand
 Oct 30, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Shimona is full of positive energy, great great organizer! So if you ever get the chance to meet her in Bangkok just do it.... and you will be surprised how happy and positive she makes you feel!
We are lucky to have her in CS Bangkok family.

Michael Biedassek
From Michael Biedassek
 Bangkok, Thailand
 Oct 26, 2009
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Oh man, how to describe Shimona?? I think she's must have some extra ordinary time management skills since she's always on the go, full of energy and charm. Shimona is super friendly and she takes time to talk to you no matter how busy she is. Pleasure to know her. Oh and she's a great singer!!

TIGRLILY and EVILLORD
From TIGRLILY and EVILLORD
 Worcester, United States
 Oct 26, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Shimona is a wonderful person with a beautiful voice. She's alot of fun and a makes for a great zombie. :)

Julia Chinnock
From Julia Chinnock
 Bangkok, Thailand
 Oct 16, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Shimona is an amazing person, with a generous and caring spirit. I had heard wonderful things about her prior to meeting her, from mutual friends, and am so glad that our paths have crossed. She is talented, giving, and kind.


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