Hello, I am a mother of one. Doing my best to raise a responsible, caring, respectful, self aware Homo sapien. I actively try to reduce my impact on the planet. I combined my love of my son and the planet and started my own company, One Healthy Planet LLC. I upcycle things to save the planet and to have an artistic release. I have been a homeowner in Gainesville, FL for over 15 years.
I fancy myself a novice homesteader. I like to make most everything from scratch, laundry and dish soap, ketchup etc.
I like being outdoors. But I also like to binge on movies, shows and Chinese food. 😁
I believe life is pain but we choose to suffer. Happiness is found within and it is our responsibility to fuel it, no one else's!
I like to give the benefit of the doubt. I believe good manners are paramount especially concerning my son. I am often honest to a fault. I believe honesty is the best policy.
I love making new friends and hope to make many more here on Couchsurfing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couch surfing because it seems like a way to have a more authentic experience of the area. To experience a purer culture.

Interests

I love learning. I love having good conversations. I love lowering my impact on the planet. I love being the best mother I can be. I love meeting new people and learning about new cultures and languages. I love good food, good friends, and good times.

• animals
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• crafts
• gardening
• movies
• homesteading
• music
• cycling
• camping
• swimming
• food
• nature
• traditional food
• mother nature
• unschooling
• holistic health
• relaxing
• reading books
• self improvement
• outdoors
• free diving
• upcycling
• nutrition
• peace
• family and friends
• languages and cultures
• conservation
• homeschooling
• mother earth
• motherhood
• self-sufficiency
• travelling around the world
• yoga and meditation
• worldschooling
• real food
• repurposing
• environmental restoration
• recovering vegetarian
• ancient foods

Music, Movies, and Books

All Rohl Dahl books, All Tom Robbins books, All Harry Potter books, Dark Tower book series, Lord of the Rings books and films. Game of thrones, The Boys, Carnival Row, Penny Dreadful, Star Wars, Star Trek, Supernatural, Gilmore Girls, Downton Abbey, Haiyo Miazaki films...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This is a tough thing to narrow down but I think I'll go with "What is natural childbirth at home for $4000, Alex"

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a certified teacher of English as a second language. I can teach yoga. I can cook, ferment vegetables and make yogurt. I have primitive survival skills. I have a great sense of humor. I love good conversations but respect a good silence. I am clean and courteous. I like to leave a place in a better condition than when I arrived. I like to tread lightly and reduce my impact on the planet.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, South Africa, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States