CURRENT MISSION

To stay happy and healthy and to accept what ever life dishes out gracefully

ABOUT ME

I have a positive, happy and humorous out look on life.
I have travelled extensively to India,Nepal, Sri Lanka, USA, Bangladesh, Zambia and Europe. I spend 6 months a year in India where I am a volunteer worker. I also offer my services to 2 National Mental health Charities. Presently an activist for Rethink a mental health organisation. I was invited to 10 Downing street and Parliament because of my involvement with Rethink.

Over the years I have many career changes. My first career was in hairdressing. I am the only western hairdresser in the village I live in India. I then went on to train as a chef and over the last 15 years I am a complimentary therapist and Laughter Yoga Teacher.

I have worked in many places in the Uk and overseas. I have worked on many medical camps in India and Sri Lanka. My first experience was after the Tsunami in Sri Lanka. This had a profound effect on my life and I knew I wanted to work in service for others. I gave up my material work to be of service to others. Now I find myself back in it and happy to be part of materialism. However I haven't the attachment to it as I did before I had major life changes.

I live life to the full and enjoy challenges. The best form of healing and relaxation for me is laughter. I take my work serious but not life and have an ability to laugh at myself and often the situations I find myself in.

I'm loving and loyal and very dependable but also very spontaneous.

PHILOSOPHY

Treat people the way you want to be treated yourself. Have respect for every living being. Walk a mile in someone else's shoes before you make judgment. Love all serve all. Love ever hurt never. Live each day as if your last.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I haven't yet as this is new to me

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I haven't experience couchSurfing before as I haven't had my own home. But now I do

Interests

I have varied interests and hobbies. I make jewelry. I enjoy dancing, yoga, Out door activities, camping. I have a wide ranges of music. I love home cooking. I'm a vegetarian and for many years an activist for animal rights. I'm presently writing a book about my life. Although it may take my life to finish it. I'm a keen DIY and Gardener. I love making a home where ever I am. Last year I made a lovely home in a beach hut in Goa.

Art of meditation

• animals
• arts
• writing
• books
• diy
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• volunteer work
• music
• camping
• teaching
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Self discovery books and alternative medicine. Too many to mention. A very wide range in music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My most amazing thing I've done was been involved with an amazing team of medical staff ranging from Surgeons, Dr's, nurses Dentist and dedicated volunteers from all walks of life. Working in extreme heat in the middle of a war after a Tsunami in Sri Lanka

Teach, Learn, Share

How to laugh more. I can teach cookery.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good story teller.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Germany, India, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Sri Lanka, Zambia