I recently quit my job after 15 years as a Senior Certified Property Appraiser (aka workaholic) and I am now officially on a Gap year/ Travel adventure! My gf’s are calling it my “EPL” year [Eat,Pray,Love] lol :) Naturally I had to rent the movie... Julia & I definitely have a few similarities.

More about me: I have a twin brother, niece and nephew, two Siberian cats (my Aunty is watching my girls while I am away), play soccer (football), love to hike, play tennis, read, listen to music and I’m a total foodie!! There’s almost nothing I wouldn’t try at least once. I have a Type A personality which means I am dependable and like to plan, clean, organize and get things done. I’m social and outgoing. When at home I’m often called to house sit-pet sit-babysit. I'm always on the go! Oh and I love furbabies. Bigger the better :) I have multiple references re: from co-workers, petsitters and friends as well as a recent criminal record check. Lol... Yes.. like I said total Type A... ticking all the boxes. I’d love to host but recently gave up my rental in my hometown. Will host in the future.

I DO NOT use CS as a dating APP. ***

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My workmate told me about it. I will be travelling to meet up with friends and on my own at times. Best way to see a town, village or city is by a local. I truly enjoy meeting new people. Since I will be on the move A LOT, with no pay check while I am on this whirlwind adventure, my plan is to keep costs down by staying with locals from time to time.

*** I DO NOT use this as a dating APP. Yes... I know I’ve already typed this.

Interests

• walking
• music
• hiking
• soccer
• tennis
• swimming
• sightseeing
• travel
• foodie
• beach volleyball
• gardens
• snorkelling
• nature lover
• sea life
• dogs and cats
• living in the moment
• flora and fauna
• football soccer
• exotic animals
• making my dreams a reality

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love Spotify! Tropical house music, Chill Lounge, Twenty One Pilots, Shakey Graves, Boy and Bear, Sia, Electronica, ...too many to count. I love nearly all types of music & anything with a good beat... BUT...skip the heavy metal.

Movies: Me Before You; Meet Joe Black; Brave Heart; The Net; Pretty Woman; The Pelican Brief. I’m a sucker for romantic comedies. And of course Shawshank Redemption. My ultimate favourite movie line:
“... some birds aren’t meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright”. This movie quote by Red speaks to me on so many levels.

Books: The Persimmon Tree, Island Beneath the Sea, Honolulu, A Mad Wicked Folly. I enjoy Historical Fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1. Parasailed in New Zealand 🇳🇿
2. Ate crickets 🦗 ~ I laugh because they’re quite delicious and a good source of protein 😁👌
3. Stood on the cliff at Lions Head 😳
4. Went on a safari in Kruger National Park & fed zebras 🦓 by hand on my patio
5.I purchased School supplies & 🏀 ⚽️ balls and handed them out to children in Madagascar 🇲🇬. By far the most rewarding experience!
6. Swam with sea turtles in the Indian Ocean
7. Quit my $95,000/year job to travel the world 🌍

Teach, Learn, Share

My motto: Spread light and love. Always look on the positive side. Seek adventure. Manifest your life.

I ❤️ to learn about different cultures, experience ways of living life to the fullest & the knowing that to experience whatever it may be in life means so much more when you have someone to share it with.

It all begins with a connection. A simple touch can mean a thousand words.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and knowledge. My love of adventure and travel.

I can share with you the meaning of life, astrology, numerology, kindness and connection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Madagascar, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, New Zealand