Hi!

First things first: I'm a Yukoner (the Yukon is near Alaska, in Canada).

I consider myself kind, introverted, and good at communication--and am interested in most all conversations. I grew up with 18 dogs in a village of 400; my Dad was a dog musher, the town was half First Nation, and the winters were cold (-58 celsius without wind, which is -72F). This all greatly informed who I am as a person: curious beyond measure, kind, empathetic, and adventurous.

Currently, I'm on the freeway of office life, looking at the off-ramp of becoming a freelance writer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Taking a break from work for the moment to visit family and see sites in California and then, who knows!

Interests

• books
• conversation
• marginalized life changing experiences

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz (I'm a rookie listener), and almost all music.

Movies: Life is Beautiful; Little Nemo; Star Trek...

Books: From Tolstoy to Watts... there are a lot.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved a puppy in Arusha, Tanzania from getting run over, and named it "Safe" before giving it to a local NGO.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my conversation, and am keen to learn what you might teach me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, advice, chores.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Chile, Switzerland, Tanzania, United States