I love to travel and have visited/lived in over 25 different countries. There’s no better experience or education like visiting new places, new cultures and meeting all the fantastic people within them.

I don’t do drugs, drink little to no alcohol, and believe in the “Leave it better than you found it” principal. I can be very socially engaging, or can chill quietly on my own. I guess you could call me a introvert with extroverted tendencies :)

If you are surfing at my house, I have two very social cats. If you have allergies to them, I might not be your best option.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

New to Couchsurfing. I am an artist intent on exploring the world and and sharing it’s beauty with in my work.

Interests

• dancing
• live music
• karaoke
• hiking
• kayaking
• parks
• art
• fun
• open mic
• health and fitness
• dancing salsa

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy top 40 music, and dancing to live music. I love big blockbuster movies the Marvel movies. When I’m not reading deeply theoretical content for my art degree, I enjoy fictional books with a fantasy slant...usually about people with magical powers, good versus evil, save the world kinda stuff.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Retired a 20 year career in Information Technology to become an Artist. Lovin’ every minute of it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have traveled quite a bit and would love to share travel tips or stories about my journeys. I also have a lot of experience in IT and project management from my previous career. I have been studying visual art for the past 5 years, And am currently working on my Masters degree in Fine Arts. Please feel free to ask away.

Also, if you visit me, I will likely be in the middle of several art projects. Bring me broken dishes if you have any, I use them for sculptures. Whole dishes (plates bowls, mugs) from thrift store and yard sales would be highly prized gifts as well. I also paint nature and sometimes portraits. And I have a Dragonfly project that is open to participation 😁 Playing in the arts at my house is not required by any means. But there are lots of opportunities if you’re feeling creative.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, fun, art, positive energy and a love of life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Cayman Islands, England, France, Grenada, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

British Indian Ocean Territory, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Oman, Pakistan, South Korea