CURRENT MISSION

To experience all the cuisines of the world!

ABOUT ME

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am returning to the world of couchsurfing. I have both surfed and hosted. I have enjoyed meeting similar, yet very different people. All experiences have been positive.

Interests

Running, dancing, yoga, kirtan, fitness, travel, cooking, eating, wine, learning, photography, textile arts, reading, writing, trying new things, music, theatre, arts, soccer

• arts
• writing
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• fitness
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• music
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is my passion. I like just about everything except pop. Rock, World, Classical, Folk, Bluegrass. Here’s a sampling of artists: Allman Brothers, Govt. Mule, Krishna Das, Grateful Dead, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Derek Trucks, Eric Clapton, Mana, Allison Kraus, Michelle Shocked, Lucinda Williams, John Mayer, Buckwheat Zydeco, La Ley, Kumbia Kings…..too many to list.

Reading is another passion. I don’t have tv. I read a lot and also listen to audio books. I tend to enjoy fiction where I’m also learning something. I just finished “The Power of One”, which was heavily influenced by boxing! I knew nothing about, nor did I have any interest in boxing before the book, now I have a much better appreciation for it.

Some recent reads and all time favorite books and authors
Shantaram
The Kite Runner
The Power of One
A Fine Balance
Geek Love
Dr. Zhivago
White Teeth
Fear of Flying
John Irving
Armistead Maupin
James Michener

I’ve not a blockbuster movie fan, I enjoy foreign and independent flicks.
Some popular and not-so-popular favorites
Little Miss Sunshine
The Blues Brothers
Slingblade
The Way Home
Rabbit-Proof Fence
A Beautiful Life

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing that I have ever done, was running my first 50 mile race with my two best friends. The most amazing thing that I have ever seen was Stonehenge in the early morning mist.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to get in shape and run 1 mile or 26! I can teach you several different types of percussive and world dance. I’m a great cook and teach you a variety of dishes. If I’m visiting you, I’d love to prepare a meal with you or have you teach me regional dishes. I’m also very interested in international textiles. And would love to learn more techniques.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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