CURRENT MISSION

to remain a workaholic without a job, satisfying my desire for new travel experiencs

ABOUT ME

I'm someone who likes connecting with others, preferably on a 1-1basis. I want to know how other people feel about their life and what they want to do in their future. I started traveling so that I can do community work in other countries. I have done that and enjoyed being immersed in the local culture.
When I travel I like to have a purpose, so I often work for $0. It's nice to be able to work because I want to, choose to, and not because I feel that I have to.

PHILOSOPHY

That kindness is contagious, that a smile and a kind gesture can mean so much to another person.
That we never really know the effects of our own kindness to others, or the ripple effect - just that there is one

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am fairly new to CS, and though my place is rented out when I am traveling, I am looking forward to the day when I can host people and show them around. I know how different a place can be just by having someone who cares enough to show me around and explain how their town is...I am looking forward to being able to do this also. I think it is people who make a place enjoyable, not necessarily the places and buildings.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with 2 x CSurfers so far and met a few others, and I have quickly realised what amazing experiences this are. I think that whoever designed CSurfing, is a truly insightful person!

Interests

Reading, swapping travel stories, researching anything I'm interested in, traveling (of course), chess, personal & spiritual growth, helping out where I can

• culture
• dining
• chess
• reading
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Robbin Williams "What Dreams May Come".

Music - quiet blissful stuff

Books - non-fiction..books about people who have done inspirational things, faced their fears and who have done good for others

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took my daughter out of school when she was 8, and we traveled overseas for the first time for both of us. We stayed away for 9 months and met our families in Paris and in UK. I learned as well as showed her that the world and its amazing people are accessible.

Teach, Learn, Share

I really enjoy people who are 'present' when communicating - right there in the moment, right there with me - living whatever it is that we are sharing together. I'm not good at small-talk, but will talk to people for as long as they wish about how their life is going, how my life is going, and how to make it better - especially for the greater good

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can share stories, silence, food, smiles, generally just being kind :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Cyprus, Fiji, France, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Israel, Spain, Thailand