CURRENT MISSION

To live and break away from everyday expectations, continuously challenging myself to achieve new heights.

ABOUT ME

Well A quick introduction to me (What used to be quick anyways)and what brought me here to CS!

In 2009 I graduated with my marketing Diploma. After working a couple jobs I began marketing for a restaurant chain.

WHAMMO - In June 2010 I had a major life epiphany in the blink of an eye. I decided to let go and dream. The urge to experience life in a new, enriching, and exciting way completely called out to me and I began a life journey!

In Oct 2011 I began backpacking by hitchhiking with my parents south through the US, then continuing on my own into Mexico. Life eventually brought me to a country that I fell in love with: Guatemala! As my first Spanish teacher told me, "it's not Guatemala its GuateLINDA!"

I truly do love people, I have always been a social butterfly! I am a comedian (sarcasm always prevails), a dramatist, a philosopher, an entrepreneur, a dreamer, random at times, and a fan of meeting new people and having new experiences that drive me forward in life.

Came back to Alberta in late 2012 and right now living in Edmonton.

Hit me up and let's chat =)

PHILOSOPHY

"Its not how many years you live in your life, but how much life you live in your years"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Well first off friends I have made through CS!

I have been able to surf, participate in groups, and make some reccomendation,etc....

I was able to host my friend, Omar, whom I had met in Mexico through couchsuring! We had an amazing time. We went hiking across a frozen lake (gosh, was he scared), sad around the fire visiting, went out and celebrated new years evem and then took a trip to the Rocky Mountains. So happy to have hosted him!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had the amazing pleasure throughout my experience to be able to surf and meet some really amazing and inspiring people. Mission - check!

Interests

Hiking, Camping, skiing, reading, art, politics, history, socializing, social networking, people in general, businesses, not-for-profit, laying under the stars, enjoying nature, travelling, technology, politics, and of course having a grand ol' time!

• arts
• photography
• wine
• boating
• politics
• technology
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• teaching
• history
• philosophy
• hitchhiking
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, Lord of the Rings, The Beach, King Kong, Titanic, Cleopatra, HOME, Documentaries, Man on Fire

Music: Mother Mother, Metric, Adele, Diamond Rings, Nina Simone, John Mayer, Ella Fitzgerald, Amy Whinehouse, Ray Charles, Said the whale, Masterkraft, La Roux, Tegan & Sara, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Diamond Rings, The XX, 90's pop, Indie Rock, House, Alt Rock, Jazz

Books: Memoirs of Cleopatra, Anne Rice Vampire Chronicles, River God, Lord of the Rings, The Undiscovered Self, 1984, Century Rain, The Fountainhead, Historical Fiction, Philosophical, Psychological,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Can't choose! Hiking the Chilkoot Trail with my love, Living in Guatemala City (painting, researching, teaching), travelling Mexico, sunset over the Grand Canyon, random camping in Alberta's mountains, house-boating in the British Columbia, Seeing a lunar eclipse from the top of a mountain while skiing in the Rockies. There is something amazing about all life experiences.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: Was finally able to put a second language under my belt. Although my Spanish is not perfect :) Learning a little more about myself every day...Learned about a reality other than the one I was raised with. Learned about some amazing organizations doing work in Guatemala.

Teach: Had the amazing opportunity to teach English while living in Guatemala city!

Share: Photography, art, conversation, a good glass of wine

Countries I’ve Visited

El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Guatemala

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