I'm a thoughtful, well educated woman, and I've lived all over the country in some beautiful places. I was born in Philadelphia in the Naval Hospital and New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina and California have all been home to me. I was raised in a loving family and have three grown children of my own. I currently live in a small town on California's Central Coast. I love the outdoors, the water, and lots of sunshine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I thought I'd give this a try

Interests

My interests are varied and include reading, gardening, camping, volunteering, board games, swimming and bicycling. I am always learning more about life.

• cooking
• gardening
• boating
• board games
• reading
• outdoor activities
• camping
• swimming
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

My interests run the gamut. I love piano music, classical, new age, Adele, the Rolling Stones and Sting. My favorite movie is Behind Enemy Lines and anything Liam Neison is in. I have recently become a fan of Salmud Rusdie after watching Midnight's Children. I love to read and read novels, true crime and history books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done some amazing things in my life - bought a motorcycle even though I didn't know how to ride. Bought a small bowrider Searay boat, even though I didn't know how to operate it. Learned how to operate both :) And I've raised three great kids.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share my experiences and positive outlook on life with others. I believe we're all on this planet to make it a better place, even if that's a seemingly insignificant smile to a fellow human being.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'd like to share with hosts my cooking, helping them with a project, if need be, and just good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Switzerland