CURRENT MISSION

Moved Back to USA in 2013 after Living 6 years in China! What a culture shock returning to the USA!

ABOUT ME

I returned to the USA July 3rd, 2013. I have been living in China since 2008 due to the financial crisis. Now, I am a house sitter in the Hood Canal area of Washington State where there are many outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, etc. I house sat a beautiful home in Hoodsport close to Lake Cushman and Lake Kokane for 3 years starting soon after I arrived from China. Now, I am house sitting a sort of run down property that is an AMAZING LOCATION with the Hood Canal as my back yard. Kayaks and my pedal boat can be launched just a few yards away. This property has several apartments on it as well. It is in probate and I don't expect it to sell anytime soon. Until then, I will welcome visitors that have good reports for being a guest. You will have a wonderful view from your own separate apartment that is just downstairs from me with an joining lobby entrance. I am also interested in being a couch surfer in other areas as well.... and some that may have a hook up for me to even stay in my camper van....providing electricity and refilling my water tank.

I have been staying at a lovely place in Marsing with a nice family. But suddenly things changed due to a reaction from a person this nice family took custody of that is mentally handicapped. I am sure this family will give me a good reference if needed. Is there anyone out there that can offer me a spare bedroom in exchange for some interesting stories and lots of pictures and videos I can share about my life in China (if interested) PLUS I am a great HEALTHY GLUTEN FREE COOK? Or, if you have a farm or ranch...I would love to help in some way so I can learn things or reuse knowledge not used for a while. This family can also vouch for me on my knowledge of food, nutrition and ability to cook tasty but healthy food along with natural healing. They say I have a gift. haha I can also teach you yoga! I am a bit out of shape myself, due to ways of life in China...and would love to share by teaching to also get me consistent with it again. I was teaching it at an English school up until I came back to the USA, but I know the difference in my body NOW and when I first went to China! BIG DIFFERENCE! haha

I have been exhausted up until the past couple days (today is July 15th) because it was a terrible journey after a lot of preparing prior to departure. Everything that could go wrong, did both during my preparations and during the travel back. I came back unexpectedly so I am on a very limited budget.
You can see that I have hosted people from different parts of the world in my home in China and had good reviews. Plus, I hosted people before I even knew about the couch surfing website. Now my role has switched! haha Now I am the couch surfer!

I am hoping to find a situation that can last more than a few days...but, will appreciate a few days stay, also. But, I would like to finish focusing on detoxing by a juicing fast and other natural detox methods while also getting more grounded with being back to my sense of direction. I have hardly been out of the house until now. Only twice. But, now I am ready to be more social and hopefully even find a part time job while I work on developing the wine export business. Showing me anything in Boise area would be so appreciated!!! And I would love to help you around your home or cooking...

I was WHITE AS A GHOST when I first arrived from China due to the culture in China is to protect your skin to be as white as possible. So I had ABSOLUTELY NO TAN AT ALL when I arrived...due to using sun umbrellas as the Chinese do. I went motor cycle riding to view the countryside and got burnt really bad so now it has turned tan. But, my legs are white as ever! So embarrassing, along with they are still swollen from toxin build up I am trying to rid combined with the long plane ride and eating too much food with MSG right before leaving since I sold all my kitchen stuff. Don't laugh at me if you plan an outing that requires a swim suit....and don't take offense if I say NO because of embarrassment to be in a bathing suit in front of too many people! haha I NEED HELP! LOL I have had a suntan all of my life until China happened to me. haha

Any suggestions on helping me rebuild my life in the Boise area would be appreciated. I am ready to have some fun creating my new life while meeting new people and networking.

I would REALLY like to work on a farm with gardening and tending animals to learn the farm/ranch life because that is the direction I want my life to go in hopes of finding a mate that wants the same. I am also open to being introduced to men that are into living out in the country on lots of land, growing food, having goats, chickens, and more....canning food, all that stuff! Learning to be self reliant with solar or wind energy and wells for water supply. I want to be an Off-Grid Chick! LOL But, I want to have fun in the city of Boise during the process of finding where I 'belong'.

PHILOSOPHY

Treat people and animals the way you would want to be treated...but, don't expect to be treated the way you treat others. Count it a blessing if you are.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In China I was the host, but in the USA I would like to both host and couchsurf or be provided an electrical hookup for my camper van to stay on your property for a visit.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have always been the host. Some are from this website, and some are just people that find out about me or friends from other parts of China that are coming through my city.

Interests

I like all sorts of music...am very healthy oriented and mostly eat at home with my own preparations. I am not vegetarian but eat mostly vegetables. I have celiac disease which means I can't have gluten which is in wheat, barley and rye. I look forward to eating American food again!

• animals
• chickens
• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• vegetarian
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• surfing
• swimming
• business

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in China for 6 years is a bit unusual I guess. Not knowing prior to going and not knowing the language. Being invited to teach yoga at a 7 star resort along the sea that is where the government officials stayed when visiting Xiamen Island where I was living. Being treated like royalty with free rein to teach anywhere on the beautiful property I wanted to. ..and many other adventures and eye openers from my experience in China.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences in China and also other areas of the USA that I have either traveled or lived. Teaching yoga and English both in San Diego and in China. I taught yoga on the beaches of Southern California.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Hong Kong, Mexico, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China