CURRENT MISSION

Be the change I want to see in the World.

ABOUT ME

Hmm... all about me. where do I start or finish? I really don't know so I won't. I'm me. I have been living abroad for over 10 years. I try to find happiness in everything I do. I have a true gratitude for life.

PHILOSOPHY

I've learned that...
Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain,
but that usually the best of life,
love and happiness occurs while you're climbing to the top.

I've learned that...
Some of us make changes in our lives when we see the light
While others of us don't make changes until we feel the heat.
Which one are you?
If you're the latter then you probably feel pretty burned.

I've learned that...
There only two things that you directly control in life.
The first is your attitude and the second is
How you react to those things that you can't control.

I've learned that...
Energy Flows where attention goes.
You are what you think about all day long!

I've learned that...
It's more important to always be kind than it is to be right.

I've learned that...
Arguing is a waste of time.
A person whose mind is changed against their will
Is of the same opinion still.

I've learned that...
The things that you most resist will persist

I've learned that...
Failure is only possible for one who has stopped trying

I've learned that...
There is a point where every problem is big enough to see, but small enough to handle.

I've learned that...
When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned that...
A smile and a heart to heart hug could heal much of the hurt in the world.

I've learned that...
Love not time heals all wounds.

I've learned to live by this...
Everything in moderation including moderation. Occasionally it is good to live outside of your comfort zone.

I've learned that...
We must be able to sacrifice, at any moment, what we are
for what we could become

I've learned to live by this...
Be the change that you want to see in the world

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As of this point my participation is limited to what I can do while traveling. I currently do not have a true base of operations.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet.

Interests

Traveling, hiking, animals, nature, water, reading, life, love, coffee, food and the pursuit of happiness

• animals
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Tuesdays with Morrie Movies: Superbad- it reminds me of my youth, The Peaceful Warrior-Inspires me, American Beauty-the last 4 minutes reminds me of how precious life Music: Everything excluding country

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have overcome a great indebtedness. I have moved from the east coast of the US to Tucson, Arizona, to San Diego, California, Japan, Taiwan, Slovakia, Germany and then returned back to Greenwood, Delaware.

Teach, Learn, Share

Nothing is truly white or black (good or bad). Everything in the world exists rather somewhere in the shades of grey in-between.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a great story teller if you get me in the mood. I have what feels like numerous lifetimes of experiences to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Slovakia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Germany, Japan, Slovakia, Taiwan, United States