Howdy! Originally from Texas, I'm currently living in N. California with my partner, Vu. After a year of solo-backpacking in '06, the travel bug bit me bad. I lived out of my backpack & seasonal suitcase for most of 6yrs. I took a compulsory break from the wanderer life in 2011, but wish I didn't miss it.

. . . Life Motto: WWJLD? ( What would John Lennon do?) . . .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and hearing hero/adventure stories. Working mostly from home has its challenges in meeting people. I'm keen to build community.

Interests

My top places in the world are Melbourne (Oz), Waya & Nanuku Island (Fiji), Raglan (NZ), and too many places to name (India). Living/working in these places, I learned how much I can starve without live music, beautiful trees, wild life, and blinding sunlight --- the kind that burns your skin and makes your nose peel, and any and ALL kinds of sports like running, swimming, kayaking, scuba/snorkeling, hiking, biking, . . . . and dancing! Oh! Dancing, unrestrained and all night. Music saved my life.

• dancing
• cooking
• running
• meditation
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• sports
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I really heard music, I mean really. heard. music. for the first time, I stood up and danced alone, behind the whole outdoor bar, Pai, Thailand 2006. I've been an unrestrained freestyle dancer ever since. Oh. And once, I flew to Pakistan from India by myself. Mind-blowing.

Teach, Learn, Share

meditation. cooking. the simplicity of sitting back and just listening to music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, England, Fiji, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tonga, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, United States