Leah Beah

Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: You don't give up.
Although I spent my early years growing up in South Korea, I'm originally a home bred and corn fed Hoosier, so I learned how to have a good time and I traveled a lot, because there is so much more in this world than cornfields. So as a result, I'm an easily amused, people loving, traveler! I had solo trips to Africa and India tucked under my belt by age 19. I made my way to the West Coast after college, and now live in San Diego where I am a Realtor, a surfer, and last but not least, a friend. Although I live in freaking paradise, friends are the best part of "America's Finest City." I road trip with friends as much as possible, with a goal of including some surfing, and also taking at least one overseas trip per year (and no, Mexico doesn't count since it's only a 20min drive!). The way some girls are with purses & shoes, well, that's me about travel. I will never get enough. NEVER!!! Last year was Sweden. This year is Montreal & Cabo San Lucas. Hitting up Iceland/Ireland next summer. I just discovered Jennifer is moving to Kenya, so that is also on the list. And, I have the lofty goal of making it to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Yes, you can surf in all 7 countries listed above. I also love finding ways to give back to the countries and people I encounter in my travels. Even on trips where my goal is to give, I always feel as if I've received much more than I could give in a million years. I think more people should focus on giving. It's so freeing! Anyway, SD is the best place I've ever lived, and I finally feel like it's home, mostly due to the people, the H20, and the sunshine. Although I still have friends and family "back home" who I wish DESPERATELY to see more of, once you throw away that ice-scraper, you can never move back! It's just a fact.
OTHER RANDOM FACTS:
- I cannot walk in a straight line. Ever.
- My eyes are not the same color.
- I can tell my boss to "shut up" or call him names without getting fired.
- I had a Korean nanny.
- I have been to every continent except South America.
- I do enjoy a well made Cosmo.
- Most of my "local" friends are from Sweden. (They don't have the Alps).
- I often eat meals of only steamed rice & milk. I must be 1/2 Asian.
- My ears are too small for my iPOD earphones. They fall out.
- I would rather pick up dog poo than wash dishes.
- You should buy the Last Amanda CD at amazon.com. Du Rockar Fett!
- My nieces are the most beautiful girls EVER = totally unbiased.
- My dog has a vertical jump of 6 feet.
- She is much cuter, smarter, and cooler than your dog.
- No really, she is.
- The current color of my hair is "warm brown sugar."
- Keeping sand out of my car and apartment is a losing battle.
- Apparently, I am not attracted to those without accents.
- Cran-grape juice & Mocha Almond Fudge ice cream are super products.
- The states of Indiana and Arizona should switch places.
- No me gustan agua malas y manta rayas!!!
- Everyone should use chopsticks. Many people would be less fat.
- I've never had a mix CD with songs chosen just for me.
- My monkey-toes can pick up almost anything.
- I am obsessed with the new (silver) Toyota FJ!