CURRENT MISSION

to dance, and exchange knowledge worldwide.

Currently traveling in Mexico.

ABOUT ME

I consider myself one of a kind, but if I must conform-Helen Levitt and her photojournalistic modus operandi. I come with humble dreams, ramblings and socialist ideals. A friendly stranger who enjoys an adventure in any form- be it in a book, a film, through sweat & tears, I'll take it.

PHILOSOPHY

Love fully, travel light, take time for yourself to grow, why? We are not human beings on a spiritual journey, we are spiritual beings on a human journey. . .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted in San Francisco, California; Georgetown, Guyana; Oahu, Hawaii. Still on a journey to discover my home.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I love hanging out within the various communities, visiting and building new friendships.

I have lived in Georgetown, Guyana, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan; Medellin, Colombia, Rome, Italy, Istanbul, Oahu, and PNW.

Interests

I love dancing all styles! Always down for live music, art and culture festivals, snow adventures, Deaf socials, wandering new towns/cities, volleyball sessions, swimming, rainy days, scooter rides, boat/ snorkeling adventures!

• photography
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• music
• snorkling
• healthy eating
• tango dancing
• open minded people
• sunsets and sunrises
• mopeds
• kizomba dancing
• agate hunting

Music, Movies, and Books

ALL MUSIC - From all over the world- Funk, R&B, Afro-Hatian, Afro-Cuban, Latin music from all over Americas, Reggae, Coup de cale, zouk, deep house, singer songwriter, blues, rock, neo-soul, Jazz. . . the kind of music that makes you wanna move and feel.

Books that are inspirational, fiction and non-fiction. Anything with a great story to tell.

Movies- mm, Dramas, Action, History, Documentaries, Adventure, Comedies, Romantic comedies from all over the world, Studio Ghibli.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Caught Mahi Mahi, snapper, yellow tail tuna off the coast of Costa Rica in a small 12 foot boat!

Dived in Rotan Island, and Isla Tortuga, ate fresh ceviche/oysters from the dive.

Learned a majority of the traditional dances of Cuba & Honduras. AMAZING!

Language exchange trip for my students-Volunteered at a Deaf/blind school in Quito, Ecuador.

Went Deep Sea fishing/photography project 30 miles out in sea- caught my first albacore Tuna 25 lbs! yumm!

Traveled by camel on the Sahara dessert in Tunisia.

Feeding Manatees in Guyana during my Peace Corps Response assignment.

Peace Corps Response Volunteer: My assignments were to teach GSL at the University of Guyana and work as an Deaf education consult at the DAG and Ministry of Education.

Volunteered as a counselor at a Deaf camp for over 12 years. Sweet memories.

Established and co-directed the first ever Deaf leadership camp here on the Hawaiian islands!
2015-2017

Completed my grad program, currently work remotely as an educator consultant and work directly with DHH students while living abroad in Medellin, Colombia.

Currently in the process of writing and illustrating a children’s book talking about courage.

Went paragliding in Medellin.

The people I met and the experiences I've build with them I will never forget. : )

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach- Sign language, Latin dances- bachata, cha cha cha, salsa on 1, on 2, rueda, Kizomba, basic partner teqhniques for women, body movement, English.

I want to learn-other signed languages, self-defense, work on my roller skating dance moves, practice dances from all over the world. . . Advanced tango, west coast swing, semba, cupe de cale, samba, hula are on the top of my list!

Lets share- favorite recipes, stories, good times!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My favorite meals If I'm cooking, awesome new spots and dance events I have discovered along the way, the secrets to traveling on a budget, and my love for sign language and taking a beautiful portrait.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Guyana, Italy, Japan, Turkey, United States