CURRENT MISSION

To find a happy face spider on my land and meet engaged-with-life folks on this planet!

ABOUT ME

I am generally quiet, but I do like people. I just need lengths of time alone and then I am recharged. I prefer activity, although I meditate too. Pretty direct in my style of communicating, I offer kindness and integrity. Twenty five years ago I lived in China for 3 years, then I traveled in Nepal and rural SE Asia for 3 months. I grew up camping and doing outdoor things and am quite handy with tools and such.

PHILOSOPHY

Kindness and integrity without drama are very helpful ways to interact with other beings.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

have had positive experiences.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had 3 couch surfing experiences...all overwhelmingly positive. I like the flexibility and spontaneity of trying out new things, foods and meeting people.

Interests

plants, movies, books, mixed media art, rituals, off-grid lifestyle.

• arts
• books
• cooking
• meditation
• movies
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• camping
• surfing
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

For music I like jazz and blues, some electronic dance and latin, chanting in various languages/traditions. I watch mostly dramas & documentaries, read novels and memoirs especially about those whose life includes other countries and life experiences.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked on the side of a mountain in China, seen Saturn and its rings, held a tarantula.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my extensive plant and general fix-it knowledge/light labor, computer skills, or healthy cooking Asian fusion style with local foods.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Cambodia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Laos, Nepal, New Zealand, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States