I'm a yoga and dance teacher in Gainesville, FL, where I own a studio. Also a youth librarian. Vegetarian for 25 years!

For me, the miracle is that with all the vast matter (not to mention dark matter) in the universe, instead of ending up a rock somewhere, I get to be a living, sentient being, and a human at that!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Connections while traveling; insider insights; making friends all over the world. I have several friends who've raved about their experiences here!

Interests

• bachata
• cooking
• baking
• hiking
• snorkeling
• astronomy
• dance
• cuisine
• salsa
• conservation
• ecstatic dance
• sea turtles

Music, Movies, and Books

Authors: Carl Sagan; David Sedaris; Eckhardt Tolle; Michael Singer; JK Rowling

Music: Motown and soul; Celia Cruz; Hector LaVoe; DJ Soltrix; Indie folk; Hawaiian slack key

Film: Wes Anderson; Paul Thomas Anderson; classic Hollywood musicals; French nouvelle vague

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

raised a super-cool human being

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: yoga, Irish dance, salsa, bachata, ballet

Learn: Spanish; pool; hand drumming and handpan

Share: hikes, coffee, Hearts or Spades, laughter

What I Can Share with Hosts

A big, genuine smile; respect for their home; intellectual curiosity; yoga poses and pointers; fair-trade chocolate; empathic listening; enthusiasm!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States