I love hosting people and doing whatever it takes to bring a smile. I am a good listener, a great helper, and a good cook and baker (I love making food for people....I even take your order so you get what you like!).

I am an Ashtanga Yogi.

I am active: running, biking, swimming (in the ocean whenever possible), weightlifting (just did my first power-lifting competition!), rock climbing (I've only done the indoor variety, but it's fun!), walking, Zumba....whatever is moving I will try!

I like animals and want a dog and a cat and a horse; cows make me very happy!

I eat meat and I know my farmer! I bake really great pies and like to pick my own fruit.

I love reading and writing. I love the sunshine. I give hugs more often than handshakes. I skinny dip every day (it's even on my resume!).

I am learning who I am and up for any adventure that will assist. I drink carbonated water with ice and a lemon wedge on hot days....no liquor. But if you have a drink that is okay by me!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like getting to know people and when I am in a new place it is helpful to have someone to talk to, to guide me, and to do a few things with. If I stay with you, I will likely end up in your kitchen quite often, baking for you! I will also be early to bed....I'm quite senior in this way.

Interests

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• yoga
• running
• zumba
• walking
• drinking
• reading
• cycling
• rock climbing
• swimming
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything but Hard Rock (i.e. Nirvana stuff). I like things I can sing and dance to !

Stephen King (because he is such a good writer....he is a man I respect and look to as a mentor....all considering I have yet to meet him, but I did write him a letter asking if he was taking apprentices....or an in-home baker!).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A power-lifting competition!

Made a paper-mache pizza!

I write a letter every day.

I get to breathe. I woke up today. I am a free person, in control of my life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a twin bed to offer you.

You can cook as long as you clean up after yourself.

We can go on adventures together.

Kindness.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada