I work hard, play hard, feel well loved, and tend to collect epic life stories. I love to kayak, walk the woods with my dog, sculpt in alabaster, electronic parts, and origami, and prefer rich straightforward conversations with a few rather than partying with the masses.

I tend to leave every place a little better than I found it. Not because you expect it, but because it's my karma. :)

I've just last week finished purging all my unwanted things, put everything else in storage, packed up some clothes and my dog and headed to the coast of Texas. I'm going to spend the summer roaming beach towns up and down the coast, seeing what it feels like to be untethered for the first time in my life.

2017 update: I've been living on the road full time for almost two years now and I love it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking to connect with real people who have open hearts and are willing to trade stories over a meal outside or a beach bonfire. I want to meet some cool people!

Interests

Art, writing, acting, teaching, and encouraging the best in others

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• acting
• cooking
• partying
• flying
• clothing
• kite flying
• origami
• kayaking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite book: All the King's Men
Favorite board game: Scrabble
Music: Journey, Eagles, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Norah Jones, Gypsy Kings, Edith Piaff, George Benson, Cris Williamson, Carly Simon, R&B, some country, classical, certain musicals and film scores

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I broke my hip doing a barrel race in a rodeo once

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach and talk about self reflection, and bringing out the best in others.
I tend to be one of those word geek gals that could sit with rapt attention at an adverb conference (but only if there were breaks for kite flying or kayaking!)
I'd love to learn from those who've learned to embrace their personal power, know how to shake off fears and embrace adventure, and those who have the patience to teach me anything interesting! I'm open!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a pretty terrific cook
I can share what it's like to grow up a Texan
I can craft a pretty fine handwritten letter from the heart
I have a pocketful of amazing life stories and a great warm and supportive ear to listen to yours

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, France, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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