Getting to Know Your TIDE Teachers: Who is Emily Brown??

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1. Where are you originally from/where were you born?

Durban, South Africa 

2. How long have you lived in Costa Rica?  When was your first trip here and what made you decide to move long term?

I have lived here permanently for Two and half years. I first came to Costa Rica when I was fourteen years old. My father moved to San Jose and I would go back and forth between Houston and here! I’m pretty lucky!

3. What are some of your favorite things to do in your free time other than surfing or swimming/hanging on the beach?

I love to dance! I have been dancing since I was very young! I also practice yoga and I enjoy long hikes!

4. If you could have an endless supply of any three foods what would they be?

Almond butter, cheese,  blueberries . I only get three?

5. What is your favorite animal and why?

Owls. I find them fascinating. Especially snow owls. Have you seen them hunt?

6. Who is your favorite author? Favorite book?

Charles bukowski, Oscar Wilde , Raymond Carver. ( I don’t  have one favorite!) 

Books: What We Talk About  When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver

Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde

7. If you could be in the movie of your choice, what movie would you choose and what character would you be?

Sarah from Labrynth

8. When you were a little, what were the top three things you most wanted to be when you grew up?

Ballet dancer, veterinarian, bmx dirt biker

9. If you could go on a road trip with anyone (alive or not) who would they be and why?

Paul Rudd , because he is perhaps the silliest man around, Ricky Gervais because he is the wittiest and cleverest man around and Charles Burkowski, to keep a little bit of the crazy 

10. If you could add any word to the dictionary what word would it be and what would it mean?

Hmmmm . I have a few