A Texas girl who writes and makes things and sleeps in the back of her pathfinder. I'm adventurous and forthcoming! I think I'm funny. I know I'm smart and kind and brave. I practice Joyful Stoicism and live by the mantra Expect Less & Delight More!

I own property in the far reaches of West Texas. I operate a guest house with multiple suites. It is a small affair that I can (sometimes) orchestrate from afar. I am untethered to a desk. I travel frequently! I will go to great lengths to avoid cities. I will take a 4 hour detour to kayak on the river solo and then find myself delighted in the company of Rocky and his Grandpa Bubba. I will climb an arduous path in my vehicle just to get to the summit of the mountain and go to sleep with sundown. I would like to make the world a better place. I have past lives in social service and arts administration. Currently my service to others is delivered directly to the humans and critters in my orbit. I am an amateur assemblage artist. This means I've been gluing found stuff to other found stuff for years.

I am an excellent house guest. Happy to socialize. Happy to join on an adventure. Will there be trees, rocks, mountains, water? I'm in. I am an interpersonal chameleon. This means I will naturally read what you and your home dynamics need and then deliver that seamlessly. Early to bed. Early to rise. Quiet as a mouse until the rest of the world rises also.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

I travel via Couchsurfing, Workaway, and Trusted Housesitters because I enjoy meeting people in real life, contributing and sharing, and staying in homes and neighborhoods rather than commercial motels. I gravitate towards unconventional humans. I appreciate authenticity, candor, and wit. I love animals and cultural variety.

I have traveled via Couchsurfing to Leuven, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and North Adams Massachusetts. All trips were neat and dear experiences! Apparently I am Old School, as Couchsurfing has honored me with such a badge. I think this is because I was couchsurfing before millenials graduated high school.

Интересы

I write! I make things! I adventure!

• animal welfare
• yoga
• kayaking
• snowboarding
• snowshoeing
• rock climbing
• road trips
• mountains
• mountain biking
• mountain hiking
• community service

Музыка, кино и книги

An idea of my tastes...

music and poetry... Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits
movies... Good Will Hunting, Hustle & Flow
books... You Are The Placebo

Much more of course! (my memory will not impress you)

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

I moved to the middle of nowhere at 36 years old and reinvented myself in the desert.

Учу, учусь, делюсь опытом и информацией

My creative force, values, ambition, ties to family and friends, and tendency to say yes are what propel me to do most of what I end up doing. The tales about what I ended up doing are fun to share. I have been told by folks whose paths I've crossed that I taught them many things. I am certain these were value based life approaches and perceptions. Happy to share space and morph with you for a bit.

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

At minimum, my gratitude and considerate company!

If we share a meal I am happy to contribute groceries and to stand nearby and take direction. I cannot be counted on to boil water! I am abysmal at cooking. However, I'm exceptional at cleaning up the mess after someone else cooks!

To thank you for your hospitality I can lend a hand around the house. I own and operate a guest house so I have spent the last 4 years of my life cleaning. When I travel I am getting a *break from cleaning*. That said - I would happily dust, tidy, organize, and arrange your abode for you. I take joy in making spaces pretty. I can make a pile of junk look darling.

Где я побывал(-а)

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United States

Где я жил(-а)

United States

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