The nitty gritty:
I'm a carpenter/landlady in Eugene OR where i've lived since '89.
I eat organic food and take a holistic approach to health
The not so gritty:
I love life on earth, even when i'm cranky.
Almost everything is interesting, the human story especially so
enthusiasm is not a crime (it's not even uncool ;)
being good for my word is a big thing for me
I'll pay Ceasar his due, but if i have to pick between the human construct and the natural world, the real world is getting my vote

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing just makes sense to me. It brings power, community, and the fine art of hospitality back to the people. And it's about people...sharing space, ideas, different ways to traverse our internal and external terrain. I've hosted a fair bit, and now i'll do so as a couch surfer. It seems like a great way to meet the traveling set...always a fun bunch ;)

Interests

creation: Hot glass n metal, mold making, building, diy, all of it
innovative thought and invention
healing physically, emotionally, and energetically
movement: working out, swimming, jiujitsu, five rhythms, african dance, karate, you name it
permaculture and mycology

• arts
• diy
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• organic food
• working out
• traveling
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: Annie Dillard, Barbara Kingsolver, Patrick O'Brian, Paul Stamets
Music: Feist, Sylvan Esso, Outcast, Phutureprimative, Martin Sexton, Roberta Sa, Lana del Ray, Talking Heads, Pretenders, Tom Petty, Macklemore, Beth Orten
Movies: wes anderson, David Mamet, anything with the pineapple express people, but recently saw n loved: only lovers left alive, guardians of the galaxy, sisters, the martian

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've swum with giant sea tortoises, in glacial water, in a hurricane
bought tools for a kid in Haiti (not that big of a deal, but you gotta see the place...)
I've learned to question what i think i know

Teach, Learn, Share

Build a goatshed? Sure
Kombucha or kim chee? yep
Start to understand how complete we are without our old damages, old coping tools and stories? I said it...and I'm happy to go there

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook for people
Bodywork and Cranial Sacral are things i already my gift into the world. I'm kinda into it

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, France, Haiti, Italy, Mexico