I like to think of myself as a conscientious person; I'm curteous and well-mannered towards others. I enjoy cooking and entertaining friends. Usually I am able to talk about most topics but especially enjoy politics, religion and spirituality, and environmental issues. Psychology is an interest of mine. I'm a good conversationist and I used to think I was funny... Wine is good, more is better. So is exercise, health, nature, adn positivity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've met the most amazing people through couch surfing both as a host and guest - in Europe and the States. On several occasions I have visited or seen couch surfers again - here or there - years later. How fun !

Interests

Language learning
Gardens and architecture.
Cooking.
Art.
Comedy.
Religious criticism.
Motocross.

• arts
• architecture
• fashion
• cooking
• wine
• desserts
• partying
• gardening
• politics
• technology
• traveling
• surfing
• buddhist
• journalism
• psychology
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

I like foreign films. I make a distinction between "movies" and "films." Gladiator was just a movie while Pollock was a film.
Im not a huge music person but I do know that what I like is not mainstream.
I like Kraftwerk, King Krimson, Tom Waits, Air, and the Amelie soundtrack by Yan Tiersen to name a few.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was devoured by wolves in the Steppes of Russia back in the summer of '56. Changed my life...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about california native plants and all things American politics. im a student of psychology and love talking about cultures and how they're different.
Cooking is one of my favorite things to do and learn about.
Here at the house I just made a Sicilaian Octopus stew.
I've been to over 40 countries and I can advise or give tips.

What I Can Share with Hosts

You are welcome to hang out and Im happy to show you a few places around town.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Germany, Spain