I've moved to the countryside near Lyon after living in Paris for a year and I am so much happier! Lyon is like a mini-Paris without all the drawbacks of a large city. I tell all my friends that it's a must-see!

I also lived in Atlanta for 26 years and I would be happy to share suggestions or help with anyone going there or Seattle. Both cities are wonderful to visit - and to live!

ABOUT ME

I'm a nomad, a seeker, a lover of life and people. I try to bring joy and an open mind and heart to everyone I meet. I wish I could live indefinitely in order to experience all the mysteries and wonders of this world.

PHILOSOPHY

I am so lucky to have this life; I don't want to squander one moment of it! But that doesn't mean I have any right to tell others how to live it.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've couchsurfed and I've hosted many wonderful people. I believe firmly in its mission (although I'm disappointed that it now charges its users for some things). While I now live rather far away from where most surfers will be visiting, I'm still close enough to come to the city to meetup and show people around. I also love being part of the community and doing things together with like-minded people.

Интересы

Foreign and indie films;
Dance - especially West African;
Biodynamic farming;
Volunteering;
StoryCorps and The Moth;
Podcasts and NPR;
TED Talks;
Texas Hold'em Poker;
Animals and psychology;
Farmers markets;
Tropical fruits;
Hearing people laugh;
Random weird stories and storytelling;
Anything zany and unique (like Free Pie day and flash mobs);
PDA!!

• animals
• pets
• dancing
• movies
• podcasts
• poker
• psychology
• volunteering

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

This is a small thing, but something very precious to me: being deep inside a cave in a vast, open space underground all alone. It was so deep and dark and silent - like being inside of the earth and part of it at the same time.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

I hope that I lead through example, and the most important impression I try to make on others is that humans can be kind, thoughtful, open-minded, appreciative, and trustworthy. Other than that, if you don't know Texas Hold'em, I would be thrilled to teach you!

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

My friendship;
My respect for them and their home;
Love and affection for any pets they might have;
Any work that they need help with;
A continued relationship that spans many locales;
An extensive network of people who are always willing to help;
Crazy stories (the wilder, the better!)

Где я побывал(-а)

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Где я жил(-а)

Canada, United States