I live in Santa Monica, CA, near the beach. I have lived in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Louisiana and now Cali. I love having people over and entertaining guests! I love to cook and watch movies, hang out, show people a good time and make friends around the world. I am a full time writer and I travel while I write.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I LOVE community and meeting new people. I enjoy having people stay as much as going to visit my friends all over the world.

Interests

Wine, cooking, crafting, writing, reading, helping people quit their jobs to do what they love, traveling, meeting new people, hosting parties, the beach, my dog, my Irish family, my writing business, music.

• dogs
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• partying
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• business
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr
Rabbit, Run - John Updike
Trigger Warnings - Neil Gaiman
The Illustrated Man - Ray Bradbury
Outlander (that story tho...) - Diana Gabaldon
Between Noon and Three - Robert Farrar Capon
Traveling Mercies - Anne Lamott

Favorite Music:
Ella Fitzgerald
Sophie Milman
Louis Armstrong
Nat King Cole
Jon Bellion
Adele

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got to have a beer and pie with my step-grandmother in Ireland and she had no idea who I was because she didn't know her husband had had a child with another woman 60 years before. It was a lovely meal getting to know her.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach someone about my city or any city I've lived in. One of my favorite things to do is help others figure out their passion in life and move into doing that full-time. I want to learn about other cultures and people's lives. I love a good conversation. I will share my warm, cozy home and good conversations. Maybe even a home cooked cajun meal!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook for people—especially my home cultural cajun food from New Orleans! I love sharing wine, stories and a good listening ear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bahamas, Canada, England, France, Greece, Haiti, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States