General Information
| Shimona Kee has been vouched for |
| VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info |
| Couch available | No |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 100% |
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| member since | April 20th, 2009 |
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| profile views | 946 |
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| age | 29 |
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| gender | Female |
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| membername | SIMPLYSHIMONA |
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| occupation | Full-time Counselor/Educator, freelance Singer/Songwriter/Musician |
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| education | BA Business Management, BA Psychology and Education (minors in Music & Religion) |
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| grew up in | SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE |
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| ethnicity | Chinese |
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Languages- EnglishExpert
- Chinese (Mandarin)Intermediate
- ThaiBeginner
Groups I Belong To Seoul 2411:8487 | Bangkok 3713:21189 Why: Because I live in Bangkok and it is a fantastic city!
| Thailand 7955:8757 Why: I've lived in Thailand for almost 5 years, and am loving it!
| Gigswapping 453:973 Why: For the opportunity to learn and grow musically!
| Active in 5 more groups. Show them all |
Couch Information
No couch currently available for surfing. Sorry, not hosting any couchsurfers at the moment.
Am occasionally involved with the cs BKK community though... so cya at get-togethers. ;) Friends (32)
Oy Apichaya 23, Female Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since April 2009 "met at a CS dinner in bangkok" Friendship Type: Best Friend I vouched for Shimona Kee
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Craig Gonzales 27, Male Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since March 2009 "Through the Bangkok Adventure Scene" Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for Shimona Kee
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Ryan Rose 26, Male Tulsa, Oklahoma United States Friends since December 2009 "We met in Bangkok, and partied during the Christmas season!" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Dwight ดนัย Turner 25, Male Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand
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Chris Castellani 26, Female Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since March 2009 "Met at a party" Friendship Type: Friend
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Matt and Cayla Willingham 23, Several people Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since September 2008 "We go to the same Bible study" Friendship Type: Friend
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Cody McKibben 25, Male Bangkok, Bangkok Metro 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
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mel williams 30, Female Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since May 2009 "We met through church." Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Jaruwanna Boonyaraksa 30, Female Nonthaburi, Nonthaburi Thailand Friends since August 2009 "Through friends" Friendship Type: Friend
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Julia Chinnock 34, Female Bangkok, Bangkok Metro Thailand Friends since September 2009 "Shimona and I worked on a charity event together, in which she was our awesome dance instructor " Friendship Type: Friend
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Personal Descriptionhttp://shimona.blogspot.com
http://shimona.wells-school.com/blogs
http://purposeful-teaching.blogspot.com
http://reverbnation.com/shimona
http://twitter.com/simplyshimonaInterestsMusic, 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!PhilosophyThankfulness 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, BooksFavorite 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 enjoyPassionate, sincere, genuine, positive people!Teach, Learn, ShareWHAT I CAN TEACH:
I can teach the basics of guitar, but being more of a singer who plays the guitar, I can probably teach voice more than guitar. I am qualified to teach classical piano though.
Others:
- How to move apartments 4 times in 9 months.
- How to laugh when you feel lousy, till you feel better.
- How to make happiness your choice.
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 DoneIce-swimming in Finland!
Swimming in Flouroscent plankton off of Railay Bay, Thailand.
Bungee jumping in Pattaya, Thailand!Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectCouchsurfing 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 TraveledTRAVELED: 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 References
From Ghazala Irshad Bangkok, Thailand Jan 26 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!
From Ryan Rose Tulsa, United States Dec 25, 2009 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.
From Honey Varindaravej Bangkok, Thailand Oct 30, 2009 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.
From Michael Biedassek Bangkok, Thailand Oct 26, 2009 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!!
From TIGRLILY and EVILLORD Bangkok, Thailand Oct 26, 2009 Positive Shimona is a wonderful person with a beautiful voice. She's alot of fun and a makes for a great zombie. :)
From Julia Chinnock Bangkok, Thailand Oct 16, 2009 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.
From TOOM Klanutai Nonthaburi, Thailand Jun 8, 2009 Positive Shimona ! I watched the Youtube . You sing very nice and very professional singer . I hope to hear in live concert someday . if you have a show please let me know .
From Rob Doud Bangkok, Thailand Jun 7, 2009 Positive Ive enjoyed talking with Shimona and always find her interestiing
From Cody McKibben Bangkok, Thailand Jun 5, 2009 Positive Shimona is a good friend. She's fun, smart, and has great taste in music. Not to mention she's a mean singer if you ever get the chance to see her at a gig!
From Kwanhatai Jampol Bangkok, Thailand Jun 5, 2009 Positive Met Shimona at Pepperlunch,the 1st CS gathering she organized and it went so smoothly.I enjoyed the dinner,the ice cream,the Pool,the chat, the bar,evetything!.I felt happy having her around.I heard tons of smiles,heard lota laughters.She makes such a positives vibes.Always looking forward 4 da next time na ja.
From mel williams Bangkok, Thailand Jun 5, 2009 Positive Shimona is a fantastic person with a warm heart and amazing voice! I am so glad to be her friend.
From May Sanguannuan Bangkok, Thailand May 13, 2009 Positive OH!Shimonea!!even i only met her just a few time, but i really like the vibe of this lady!!!:)
She got the sweet voice and the contegious energy. And she is one of the Bangkokian!!Looking forward to the future of lots and lots of hang-out, girlfriend!!:)
From Renee Goff Bangkok, Thailand May 10, 2009 Positive Just to let you know I'm very biased. Shimona is a close friend. Her laughter, music, train of thought are encouraging, thought provoking and make me smile. If someone asked for a 'friend reference/recommendation' I'd say she's a two thumbs up, five stars.
I laugh when I recall when I first met her and will admit I didn't see the friendship that began and continues.
From Flavia Montaño La Paz, Bolivia May 4, 2009 Positive although i just talk a bit with her, she seems to be really willing to be an active part of CS, she was a great organizer for the meeting... my first view of Bangkok!. hope to see you again in the city!
From TONIWALIA Warsaw, Poland May 4, 2009 Positive Shimona organized a great dinner at Pepper Lunch in Central World, Bangkok. That got many CS together, including me. It was nice meeting with Shimona and sharing time & fun with her. She is the smart one and a Singaporean to add to that. We Singaporean do stick together. Selamat tingal.
From Kara--Red Jordan Bangkok, Thailand May 4, 2009 Positive Shimona is a smart new friend that I look forward to getting to know better. She organized a great event for dinner and I look forward to getting to know her as a Bangkok CS regular.
From SUPERFOX Koh Tao, Thailand May 3, 2009 Positive Shimona ...she's Super friendly girl! Very talkative and really made me feel so comfortable around her. I'm sure we'll have another chance to meet again can't wait!! I'll let you play with my camera again or more.... :p
From Kulnaree Kosinsenee Bangkok, Thailand May 2, 2009 Positive she's social. Every time i look at her. She always smile :) I look forward to getting to know her better!!!
From Zack Lancaster Miami Beach, United States May 1, 2009 Positive Shimona and I had the same thing on our minds after they brought out the food. "That's it? We're still hungry!"
Shimona is very social, I wish I would have seen her on the weekend when she's in party mode.
I really like that you're passionate about teaching in Thailand. You'll do a lot of good.
Ohhh and you'll be waiting a long time for earrings. I don't do earrings. lol
From Oy Apichaya Bangkok, Thailand Apr 28, 2009 Positive Shimona.. Shimona! what a lovely name! Seeing her standing alone; a minute later, we got into our conversation as if we were long lost friends. She is super sweet and has a great sense of humor. I am so happy to meet her. Definitely, we hang out more. :D
She came in a good timing. She put the light upon my days with her liveliness. She is a bundle of laughs. and she is my beloved sister!
From Chris Castellani Bangkok, Thailand Apr 21, 2009 Positive Shimona is an incredible soul. Warm, compassionate, and happy. I enjoy talking with her or just listening to her play. She's easy to laugh with, dance with, be serious with, or just relax with. :) |