In what seems the blink of an eye, I have raised three children, studied multiple fields, practiced law, been a barrista, a teacher, a writer, filled two passports, lived off of nothing, lived lacking nothing, cried, laughed, loved, lost, seen new lands, learned new languages, and not even begun to have all the experiences I hope to have.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing Rocks! I spent the better part of four years traveling, hosting, and writing thanks to Couchsurfing. I have couchsurfed from the south of Spain to the Arctic Circle and from the coast of the Atlantic to the Black Sea. It has been one great experience after another with one great person after another - an incredible life journey that I have been incredibly blessed to make. I pass cards out to EVERYONE I meet. It is a great way to travel but an even greater way to make the world a better place and your life a fuller life.

I hung up my nomad shoes in 2009, but you can still read the stories on my website:
www.lyceumgardens.com

Interests

My Philosophy

Senses keep you present, presence keeps you open, when you are open there is nothing to fear.

• writing
• yoga
• travel
• italy

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies that make you think.
Music that makes you feel.
Books that make you reconsider what you thought you knew.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

How could I name just one? I've given birth to a child, seen the Grand Canyon at sunset, immersed in a foreign culture, made lifetime friends, watched the internet revolution, fallen in love, walked the streets of London, Paris, Rome, Prague, Amsterdam, and many others in one little lifetime, touched moments of pure bliss, and cried tears of exquisite agony. Isn't it all amazing when you really think about it?

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach anything I know. Learn anything you can teach me (that doesn't have to do with politics) and share my experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Time, curiosity, courtesy, and stories galore.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Romania, United States

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