PHILOSOPHY

I have an awe & curiousity about the world (natural & constructed) and of its people & their histories. There's so much to learn from and about others, the world and myself. Another philosophy, or virtue or guide, that'€™s important to me is kindness.

I care about environment, sustainability & climate change issues and am interested in seeing how communities live & adapt given their challenges. Although I enjoy being on a beach, and am a sun-worshipper, I like to venture beyond tourist hotspots and experience the daily grind of a place, local people and their perspectives. I am also drawn to the land and its flora and fauna. I've not done a huge amount of travelling so I consider it a blessing and privilege when I do.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined CS when I was planning to go travelling but that vacation didn’t happen, so I’ve not had a chance to actually ‘surf’. Instead, I’ve met some great people in my own community since joining, people who live here temporarily for school or work, or have lived here for a long while. I’ve joined CS picnics and meetups and gone camping with other local CSers. I look forward to meeting new CSers soon, now that my vacation plans are coming together!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't done much actual Couchsurfing (yet) but have met up with local folks for potlucks, swimming and group camping. I love traveling but just haven't made as much time for it in the past few years, but I hope to change that soon.

Interests

-music, singing, dancing (what else does one need besides food & shelter and gainful employment?)
-responsible & sustainable living

• singing
• dancing
• environment
• dining
• traveling
• music
• camping
• swimming
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music. I have an eclectic taste in music. I play violin, and I love most jazz, gypsy & Eastern European music, Latin, tango, Afro-Cuban, experimental, indie, folk, gospel & soul.
I enjoy listening (or taking part in) live music. I also love silence, and the €˜music that goes on when you really tune in to it, particulary in nature but in urban environments too.
I love independent films, poetic films, documentary films. I'€™ve watched a lot of films about toxic chemicals, for example. I grew up watching a lot of foreign films, particularly dark, European films. ;) But I appreciate art that can walk that edge, offer many facets of an issue; if it is dark or provoking, I do want to see hope somewhere in there.
I love books ~ non-fiction, fiction, poetry... I often have 50 books out from the library at one time. One hat I've worn is that of a bookbinder, so I've spend a lot of time with the actual objects. Trying always to make more time for reading.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Czech Republic, United States