I love languages and want to be proficient in several. My main focuses are Italian, French, and then Mandarin (I know none). I grew up learning Spanish and still retain an intermediate level with much to continue refining and remembering and correcting! :) I am a professional musician in America and love to cook and spend time in the garden with the plants and trees and flowers. I love to travel anywhere and everywhere, but have a particular fondness for Europe. I learn languages quickly, and also stumble on simple things. I do well when a teacher is patient and explains concepts and rules and ideas in DETAIL. I like to understand grammar and conjugations and tenses, articles, etc. I have so many hobbies, but will only list a few here...I love to rock climb and compose music and watch movies and read books. I love taking walks and hiking in the mountains. I love freshly fallen winter snow and the beauty it gives the earth. I love laughing and crying and sleeping and relaxing. I love love love to cook and bake and try new things. I love airplanes and flying to new destinations. I love seeing people smile and feel joy. I care about people and how they are feeling inside. I am very passionate about life and strive to be a good person. I am a devout Christian and feel so grateful with all God has given me. I love learning about other cultures and people and races and religions. I love kindness and truth and honesty and humility. I find I am most content when I am with those I love, enjoying music, or in the mountains. i believe we are all one big family of brothers and sisters on this great big planet! :)