I am an amateur award winning photographer, an award winning jewelry designer, an award winning costumer. I also act, garden, write, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Me in a nutshell?

Experientialist: a collector of experiences, especially one-of-a-kind.

Oh, and I desperately need to meet Iva Davies and Steve Perry.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am currently writing an apocalyptic novel and need to do research at specific locations. Who knows, you might find yourself as a character in the book!

I am sorry that I cannot currently host someone right now. My life recently turned upside down. Something we can talk about - because I am running out of ideas.

Interests

There are a lot of things I love, a lot of things I do. I don't fit the mold. I've read what others have written and would love to just copy and paste! Oddly enough, for someone who writes, I feel funny writing about myself.

I enjoy learning things, lots of things. My curiosity is boundless, something that has led me on a very interesting life path. Let me show you. I currently hold degrees or certificates in the following fields: Master Gardener, Educational Therapist Certification (well almost), Foundation Certificate in Gemmology (Great Britain), BA in Law Studies, Paralegal Certificate, AA in Language & Literature and a Gourmet Cooking & Catering Certificate. See what I mean? When I’m not in some kind of school, I’m reading magazines, books, on-line searching for information. What information, what do I research? Anything, everything. Previously it’s been about worm composting, how to make bacon out of lamb’s breast, and as you may have noticed – how to make the perfect pickle.

I realize this is not supposed to be my life story – maybe more of an amuse bouche. “What’s that” you say? Well, you’ll simply have to meet me………….……………..…..!

• writing
• books
• literature
• design
• cooking
• wine
• coffee
• running
• gardening
• board games
• reading
• law

Music, Movies, and Books

Wayyy to many to list!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I'll give it a shot.

Music: Classical, Jazz, Soft Jazz, Alternative, 70- pres., 40's, some 50's & 60's (see what I mean)......

Erlend Krauser, Spencer Day, Iva Davies Icehouse-Spellbound, Journey, Steve Perry, Boston, ELO, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand, Bette Middler, Katy Perry, Lady Antibellum, Randy Travis, Lonestar, Eagles, Tears for Fears, Seal, (see what I mean)...........

Movies: Gone With the Wind, Ghost & Mrs. Muir, Phantom of the Opera, White Chicks, Rush Hour (all 3), Memoirs of a Geisha, The Illusionist, Pride & Prejudice, Becoming Jane Austin, The Jane Austin Book Club, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Ice Age (all 3), Zoolander, Shanghi Noon & Nights, The Fockers (et all), Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Night at the Museum, Fargo, Chocolat, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Lost Horizon, National Treasure, Paint Your Wagon, Flash Dance, Ratatouille, Dead Zone, (you know)...........

Books, - I'm going to list authors - at least 50% of the time I will read everything they have written either until they stop or their writing goes wonky (like Elizabeth George's did with The Edge of Nowhere and Believing the Lie.) So, Elizabeth George, Robert Ludlum, some Stephen King, some Camus, some Sartre, some Thomas B. Costain, some Heinlein, Dame Barbara Cartland when I was a teenager (whose step-granddaughter was Princess Diana), John Grisham, Umberto Ecco, Charles Dickens, Rachel Maddux, Anne McAffrey, Jean M. Auel, Cook books, and the list goes on.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Firewalked!

Yes, I have only listed one thing - you can ask me about the others (preferably over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee)!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am applying to become a flight attendant. Therefore even though I list myself as fluent in German, I really need to improve my language skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

There is so much to life! I can share my talents, knowledge, spread enthusiasm, put a smile on peoples faces. Make dinner, help plant a garden, be a good listener. I'm good at board games and am wickedly competitive.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Honduras, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States