Hello world. This world is, to say the least a crazy but beautiful place. I am loving being alive and would like to learn from everyone and everything. I ask many questions and find few answers, but no matter because what would w do with all the answers? I ask myself why and how, every day, but in the face of not knowing I seek the adventure, the laughter of the inbetween moments.

Not enough words could be said to 'summarize me', so I will conclude with a few lines from a poem.

"It doesn't interest me what you do for a living...[or] how old you are,
I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool
for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive...

I want to know if you can be with joy,
mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstacy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us to be careful,
to be realstic,to remember the limitations of
being human...

I want to know what sustains you fom the inside when all else falls way."
~The Invitation, by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

to travel, make new friends, hear/tell stories and make connections

Interests

Animals, people, guitar, art, uniqueness, trees. Dogs. Hearing stories and perspectives.

• animals
• dogs
• arts
• culture
• beauty
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovette, Rosanne Cash, Jude Johnstone, The Beatles, Pink, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran. Jodi Picoult. The Freedom Writer's. Lucy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have seen stars at night with no light polition. I have seen awesome natural and unnatural wonders from the Grand Canyon, to the Whangaui River of the North Isand of Aotearo (New Zealnd), to the Great Wall to the historically rich landscape of Israel. I have felt how music and spirituality can sustain and unite a culture and individual people. I have witnessed horrific destruction of humanity and nature, but at the same time have been fully saturated with the kindness, empathy and gentleness of our species. I have seen many sunrises and sets, but more importantly, I have seen the faces of those I have shared those moments with and they are with me.

Sorry that's more than one, but this life is too rich for words on a tiny tablet that is supposed to facilitate communication and idea forming, which frustrates me because this human experience, face-to-face is priceless in impact by comparison to the digital pulses that allow you to be reading this.

Teach, Learn, Share

I cannot offer much, but my story, perspective and life lessons learned. I want to learn everythimg, but I'll start with what motivates you? What isnyour greatest passion and why do you get up in the morning? What do you think of when you see a sunrise, or lover kiss? Do puppies make you smile like they make my heart ache with the fragility and beauty of life? I will share with you my stories, my perspectives and what I think of when I see the stars at night, what makes me cry and how I get up every morning.
And so much more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really like cleaning :) I am very efficient helper.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, France, Israel, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States