CURRENT MISSION

Personal growth and development

ABOUT ME

I enjoy people who are real and raw, inspire others, care deeply, love fully, and smile often. I guess you could say that those are traits that I try to nurture in myself as well. People who want to connect deeply, discuss heartfelt topics, share inspirational things, and enjoy the beauty of life around us. I love to be around people that have a good heart, are passionate about life, open minded, laugh often, and enjoy fun and adventure.

I love being outdoors and being active, but I also know how to relax and enjoy the moment. I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, meeting interesting people, and living life to the fullest. I enjoy doing just about anything but mountain biking, dancing, listening to good music, creating (art ect), spending time in nature, having deep conversations about life, savoring good foods or exploring new tastes, and cuddling puppy dogs rate at the top of my list.

I want to learn as much from the world as possible. This includes observing nature, listening to peoples stories, and trying to understand animals and their behaviour. There is so much to learn and I savour every minute of it whether it's learning lessons in my garden, lessons of love and forgiveness from my amazing but ever destructive pups, or lessons from those I work within the community.

I'm passionate about giving back to the world, protecting nature and the animals we share this planet with. I strive to be the best person I can be by constantly working on self-development/personal growth, and reflecting on how I can better contribute to the world.

PHILOSOPHY

"Do small things with BIG love." Live life to the fullest, no regrets!

If there is any wisdom running through my life now, in my walking on this earth, it came from listening in the Great Silence to the stones, trees, space, the wild animals, to the pulse of all life as my heartbeat. Vijali Hamilton

I am in love with this world . . . I have climbed its mountains, roamed its forests, sailed its waters, crossed its deserts, felt the sting of its frosts, the oppression of its heats, the drench of its rains, the fury of its winds, and always have beauty and joy waited upon my goings and comings. John Burroughs

Your deepest roots are in nature. No matter who you are, where you
live, or what kind of life you lead, you remain irrevocably linked with
the rest of creation. Charles Cook

Lama Yeshe says "Everything we need is inside us we just need to be able to recognize it."

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives....Dalai Lama

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.Dalai Lama

Love is a state of Being. Your love is not outside; it is deep within you. Eckhart Tolle"

People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway." Mother Teresa

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far mostly surfing in Australia and South East Asia. All of my stays have been great, I've met so many amazing people. I can't wait till I have a couch to offer so that I can experience hosting for myself.

Interests

Travel, Cultural exchange, Gardening, Animals, Music, Art(Fabric design, Woodworking, Ceramics, Glass, Mixed Media) Dance, Rollerderby, Kayaking, All Outdoor activities, anything active!

• animals
• pets
• arts
• design
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• kayaking
• whitewater rafting
• swimming
• mountains
• mountain biking
• spirituality
• permaculture
• roller skating
• treking
• roller derby

Music, Movies, and Books

All forms of music depending on the mood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are really to many to list..I'm blessed with so many wonderful experiences, you'll just have to meet me to find out.

Teach, Learn, Share

I will share any info that I think could help someone. I have a vast array of skills- a jack of trades- master of none is me... but I'll share whatever I can, just ask.

I want to learn more about everything, but right now Gardening/Permaculture, Living sustainability, Natural Healing, and Animal rescue and care are at the top of my list.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My sunny disposition, laugh, and caring personality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Fiji, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Panama, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Tonga, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, United States

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