CURRENT MISSION

Having made the choice to work to live and not the other way around I spend my summers in the pacific Northwest living on a beautiful gulf island and my winters travelling in the world. The" life of Riley " personified.

ABOUT ME

"Grounded, considerate, loves to laugh especially from the belly... incredibly aware of the world around her; always notices the small amazing things others don't see... a good cooker and a good looker... dogs and small children are drawn to her..." true quotes from friends

PHILOSOPHY

Life long learning, sharing real and honest exchanges with people from all corners of the world, backgrounds and experiences. Trying to live fearlessly and say "yes" to whatever presents itself que sera sera.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

attempting to bring awareness & gratitude to each day- there is no guarantee that we can live for a tomorrow.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

New to the site but not to the openness and incredible kindness of complete strangers...

Interests

I am a photographer so am always looking at light and how it plays off things. I notice small details and celebrate them. As a gardener I can't seem to keep my hands out of the dirt and will never be a hand model. I love the taste of a homegrown tomato in season. I am privileged to be able to travel and live in this great big, crazy world and want to see as much of it as possible.

• dogs
• modeling
• flying
• boating
• traveling
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

My tastes are eclectic. .. always open to hear something new.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Climbing to the top of one of the largest holes in the earth in Mexico before the sun was up and then watching hundreds of thousands swallows fly out at daybreak.

-Landing in the middle of nowhere Texas only to find the hotel and campground had both closed down and being offered a room in a complete strangers and to help the family bake cookies for a quinceria.

-Seeing a one day old grey whale calf eye to eye as it surfaced beside my boat with it's mother.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always keen to help out in the kitchen as making and sharing food is a pleasure. I can help with kids & pets, gardens & chores. I love hearing about others experience in this great big crazy world.