CURRENT MISSION

Learn to be present in the moment and to be grateful for all the fun and wonder life holds.

ABOUT ME

I have traveled to 49 states and 18 foreign countries, including having spent a half-year backpacking around S.E. Asia. Obviously, I love to travel. I'm also into gardening, about half flowers and half veggies. (I make a GREAT salad, with my own organically grown greens!). I am a Reiki master and am very much interested in alternative healing techniques & other energy-related topics. I live well on a minimal income. I don't own a lot of things because I'd rather spend my money having adventures than toys.

PHILOSOPHY

Be grateful, be glad, have fun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have both served as a host and been hosted.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I only have been hosted by 3 people, but have hosted travelers many times and have had wonderful visitors from a variety of countries.

Interests

Gardening, traveling, healing, music, people, art, spirituality (not religion), massage, environmental issues, Reiki and other forms of energywork, jokes, being sung to or cooked for.

• arts
• documentaries
• gardening
• flowers
• movies
• tv
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

I like music that doesn't blare at me. I'm especially fond of songs in the traditional or folk genres. I like movies that are not predictable, such as "Winter's Bones" and "Get Low." I no longer have time to read fiction as most of my reading relates to massage therapy or energywork practices. I also like learning about environmental issues and spiritual practices such as Taoism and shamanism.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote, directed and edited 2 documentaries, one of which was widely broadcast on TV throughout Canada and the U.S. Both films won one or more film fest awards.

Teach, Learn, Share

Reiki or other forms of energywork, Zen massage, vegetable gardening

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have been a licensed massage therapist and a Reiki practitioner at the master level for over a decade. I am willing to give a free massage or Reiki treatment to anyone who hosts me. I also have a pretty good supply of funny jokes to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Haiti, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States

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