CURRENT MISSION

I guess I would consider myself adventurous - in traveling, in doing things last-minute with no plans - in going on hikes, swimming in rivers and creeks and lakes - climbing things

ABOUT ME

I'm laid back and patient and easy-going and don't need much to make me happy - in fact, the less stuff, the better

PHILOSOPHY

be as happy as i can be

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i'm just getting started, so give me a little time to find ways..

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Two great experiences, one in St. Louis, one in Asheville, NC. I wish I could offer a couch, but our apartment is so small, and we are a family of four! Hopefully, that will change in the near future, and I can "pay it forward", (be able to host people in my home)

Interests

hiking, nature, reading, soccer (playing, not really watching), gardening (permaculture really interests me)

• running
• reading
• traveling
• survival
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• soccer
• swimming
• lakes
• rivers
• last minute travel

Music, Movies, and Books

big lebowski,
bob marley,
a short history of nearly everything

Manic (with Don Cheadle),
Nirvana,
Congo, A History (Van Reybrouck)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

i was swimming (much further offshore than I should have been..) in the Bahamas (on a short vacation) - and all of a sudden, 2 dolphins came within less than 10 feet from me - that was the most amazing - you could tell they were just curious, swam around me a couple of times, and disappeared as quickly as they had appeared...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach French? English? how to run a successful camp?
I wouldn't mind learning more nature survival skills

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, dreams, discussions about projects we are leading
Political Debate... if the atmosphere is right, ha ha ha

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, France, United States