I am friendly and I try to be a good neighbor and citizen. I stop and notice nice things when I am on a walk. I like lying in the sun when it is warm. I like it when people are honest. I like making people laugh. I love animal and plant friends (even though I have a black thumb!). I'm a life-long learner! Forever curious and enjoy new experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope the community will help me in my quest to see and feel (and all of the other senses) the world and better understand my place as a citizen of it by sharing their local insights with me!

My first ever couch surfing experience was spending a week in Toulon, France in 2007. My host was amazing, and I met a lot of other couchsurfers and people from all over the world. I made some lasting bonds and memories, and I can't wait to do it again.

I've had people stay with me quite a few years ago when I lived in a big house in Iowa City. I really enjoyed showing them around, and was glad I could give back by letting people stay with me. My current studio apartment is too small and messy for a sleepover guest, but I am up for meeting with travelers when I have the time! Just know that I don't go out as much as I used to, so I will probably show you the quieter side of my town ;)

Interests

words, songs, sounds, quiet, animal friends, relaxing, lazy summer days, swimming in lakes/oceans/seas, cooking, reading, learning more, seeing more, medicine, tea, health

• animals
• arts
• singing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• languages
• eating
• health
• ocean

Music, Movies, and Books

books: tao te ching, harry potter books, autobiography of red, little birds, others. I really like reading nonfiction about interesting subjects

movies: I need to see a lot more! Watch some with me?

music:(voices, streams, rivers, oceans, rain, birdes, silence; harps, violins, pianos.....)

Teach, Learn, Share

I am not sure that I know anything specific that I could teach someone...
I am up for helping anyone improve their English!
A number of other random facts that I happen to know!

I would like to learn:
Tai Chi
Languages (currently learning Chinese)
How to change a bike tube/tire (any bike maintenance)
How to drive stick (any car maintenance)
Any plumbing, carpentry, roofing, home repair
How to surf!! It's a dream of mine!
How to not fall off a skateboard.
How to ride a horse.
How to sail
How to play the harp

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can give you a tarot reading (I'm really good!) and/or perform reiki on you.

I can listen to your lung sounds and take your pulse. I can teach you how to take deep breaths.

We can sing songs, dance, make things out of clay, cook together, go hiking together, explore!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Dominican Republic, France, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Taiwan, United States

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