CURRENT MISSION

My current mission is to live life to its fullest; share myself with others; live in Gratidue for my sweet life!

ABOUT ME

What you need to know about Joyful - I am a lover of life and people. I love to experience other cultures via culinary exploration & hitch-hiking. I would much rather sleep on the dirt floor of someone's house than stay in a fancy hotel at the beach. I want to savor the "real" vs. the "fake". I love to party and celebrate with others. I believe in being grateful for what you have vs. being upset for what you don't have.

PHILOSOPHY

Be kind. Play Fair. Leave your mind open. Live in Gratitude.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by being active - in life, in work, in love, in couch surfing! If you come and experience "my world" I will treat you like family; share my food as well as my couch and culture.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been couch surfing for years without the luxury of internet assistance. I have hosted many a couch surfer since joining the project - GREAT FUN!

Interests

I love to party, dance, and generally make-merry. I enjoying other's county via their distinct regional cusine and food. I love to be on, in, or near the water (Ocean is best!). I am very into festivals - either next door or across the world.

• culture
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• partying
• traveling
• hiking
• surfing
• hitchhiking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Like it all - just not all the time. Need diversity in subjects as well as style. I am all about diversity - got a lead on a great book, movie, or music... pass it my way!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Every day is amazing. I am just impressed when I wake up and I am still alive! I ran away from home and joined the circus when I was 14 and I think this is where I got my love of travel and adventure. It only lasted for a summer but what a summer that was! I've seen UFO's twice (that was amazing) & escaped my childhood hometown experience in one piece (yet another amazing feat).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach cooking; I love to learn about everything; I can share compassion and my love of Gratitude

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States