I'm a semi-retired (from IT) disabled veteran working on my PhD in media psychology. I've lived a very eclectic life. Some of my adventures have included: decades in the Army (active and reserve) as both enlisted and as an officer, full-time academic immersion (PhD studies), teacher, massage therapist, martial artist, Reiki practitioner, vagabond (I've hitchhiked all over the US), mother of four, grandmother, civil-rights activist, engineer, barefoot runner, powerlifter, bodybuilder, burner..

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I often travel for academic and technology conferences and as a vet on a fixed income I need to keep my travel expenses down. I also love meeting new people. I've made countless friends through my travels and look forward to finding more kindred spirits to share time and laughs with in the future.

兴趣

I love working with metal and wood to create things. I work on cars for fun, ride motorcycles, am an avid reader, exercise enthusiast, and love to dance. My academic studies also have a focus on immersive media (virtual reality / augmented reality) and I'm happy to chat about advances and potential in this arena.

• cats
• dogs
• dancing
• cooking
• bodybuilding
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• technology
• movies
• minimalism
• music
• cycling
• psychology
• travelling
• nature
• media
• virtual reality
• burning man
• lgbt friendly
• barefoot running
• dancing in the rain
• augmented reality
• metal art

音乐、电影和书籍

I listen to most everything except gangsta rap and depressing country music. I appreciate great film, and love losing myself in books. When I was younger it was mostly fantasy and sci-fi but its since branched to a variety of quality fiction genres.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Only one?? I regularly do amazing things. :) I've hitchhiked across the country, told bad jokes to senators as a keynote speaker, laughed with my grandchild, and cried with my kids. I've also loved in exotic places, danced until the sun rose at Burning Man, found my tribe, earned advanced degrees, and led troops into foreign conflicts.

教，学，和分享

I can educate or talk about LGBTQ+ culture and what it means to be a redhead (we are actually a minority - I was teased horribly as a child). I can teach someone to feel the music and dance (think clubs, not ballroom). I love learning new things from people whether its culture, trivia, or simply what they're passionate about.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

As a student of media psychology, I can share insights on the relationship between media, the narrative, and identity. I'm also a decent cook, suck at telling jokes, have a bad poker face, but a quick wit and a ready laugh. I connect well with people and am usually good at making people feel comfortable. I'm an excellent listener (studied to be a therapist originally).

我游览过的国家

Cuba, Haiti, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico

我居住过的国家

United States