I moved to Florida in 2010 from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

I feel every time I travel I come back a little changed. I love to see what is different and what is similar in people and locations.

For me it's all about the people not the places.

I completed a 12 week heritage trip across my European motherlands.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people.

When I can't get away to travel meeting people from other places is almost as good. I used to tend bar at a hotel and loved all the stories.

When I can get away the best way to experience a new location is with a local. They know the best dining and spots to visit.

Interests

Art - viewing and creating. I currently am trying my hand at fused glass.

Theater - Broadway, symphony, opera and ballet. I had season subscriptions for several years in Pittsburgh. I traveled to Toronto to see the 2nd to last show of Phantom of the Opera.

Collecting experiences.

Travel - local, day trips, national and international. Camping and cruises. I like to see "how the locals live" as opposed to the touristy areas.

I'm open to trying most things (but I hate karaoke and can't swim).

• arts
• theater
• performing arts
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• meditation
• minimalism
• reiki
• vegan cooking
• kundalini yoga
• cruises
• disney
• hatha yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

Laurel Hamilton books

Sci-fi, Star Trek, Star Wars, superhero movies.

Walking Dead, Westworld, Game of Thrones

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finding the courage to take my first solo trip.

Walking the rice terraces in Banaue Philippines.

Hot air balloon ride.

Zip lining over alligators.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a hypnotherapist, Hatha yoga teacher and a reiki practitioner.

I love cooking and healthy eating. I'm always trying to find better/healthier ways to prepare gourmet style foods.

I am crafty/artsy. I used to quilt and embroider. I'm trying my hand at fused glass now.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a very positive attitude. I'm always searching for the Silver lining.

I love meeting new people. I get along with most people and enjoy most activities ( except I don't know how to swim and I hate karaoke ).

I am a very very light social drinker and non-smoker.

I do my best not to leave a footprint when I travel.

I'm an open book/very transparent (probably too much so).

I strive to bring happiness to everyone I meet.

I eat a fairly clean diet. I love cooking from scratch.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Curaçao, England, Germany, Gibraltar, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Scotland, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Spain, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States