I am a 40 years old divorced mother of 2, but that doesn't describe who I am. At heart, I am a world traveler. I want to see the whole world, with my backpack and as little personal belonging as I possibly can. I would be comfortable traveling by myself but would prefer the company of a loved one or a friend. I love reading, culture in general, anything outdoors. Basically I am a Happiness junkie. Well behaved, clean, brought up in an awesome family with good values. Right now I am living my life according to the "normal" North American way of doing things, mainly because I have shared custody of my kids so I must stay put for now, but deep down I am a free spirit who longs to be roaming the world free of daily duties. I am a member of the local Search of Rescue where I live. It is very busy, we get called out often, and I love it. I am a Mountain junkie.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Everywhere I have traveled I find mingling with the locals is the best way to get to experience that place. Best way to meet interesting people, and make new connections.

Interests

I love the outdoors. I enjoy all the seasons in Canada but I must say I prefer the heat over the cold. I love hiking, skiing, swimming, sightseeing, museums, art galleries, local pubs/restaurants. I love reading. Sitting around a camp fire. Camping, snowshoeing. Chatting with people, meditating, knitting, cooking, going to concerts... lots of things really.

• arts
• culture
• concerts
• cooking
• pub crawls
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• snowshoeing
• swimming
• languages
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite books... Ken Follett "The Pillars of the Earth" and Noah Gordon "The Physician".
Movies Im not sure actually, anything sci-fi and lots of documentaries.
Music, I love Pink Floyd but tend to listen to Alternative music more than anything else.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have traveled everywhere in Canada in my early 20s for work, which led me to move across the country and establish roots in Alberta.

Teach, Learn, Share

I always have something new on the go. I taught myself how to knit. I can knit some pretty cool things. I know 2 languages and am so-so in Spanish, and that was just because I wanted to learn. Teaching... well I have kids so the life lessons and things to teach to them are never ending, and I love that!
In travelling the most important thing to me is experience the places I go to. I do not go to resorts and stay on the resorts. I have been on resorts but don't stay there, go venture!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My joy of life I would say. Some life experiences too I am sure. I'm passionate about life really. And I can help around with cooking meals while I am there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada