CURRENT MISSION

Working on recording some of my tunes.

ABOUT ME

I am an eccentric, loving person who spends as much time as possible making, absorbing, and discovering art, music and culture. I am open hearted and can connect with and learn from all types of people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Before becoming a member of couchsurfing i have hosted many travellers in my home in Winnipeg, and have also been hosted while on the road. It only makes sense to join this wonderful organization.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My most recent courch surfing experience occured in quite an organic way: While travelling through El Salvador my husband and I connected with a wonderful artist who invited us to sleep in the spare room of her house. We met her whole family; we even had lunch at her Grandmother´s house, and met most of her extended family. This was certainly one of the most special highlights of our trip!

Interests

I am a leatherworker, metalsmith , musican & artist living in Winnipeg Manitoba. I love meeting new people, making art and music, reading and learning.

• dogs
• arts
• culture
• books
• literature
• poetry
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• history
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies music and books make the world go round; it is difficult to narrow it down.

Some of my favourite musical artists are Joanna Newsom, Japanese Breakfast, Guided by Voices, Bill Callahan, The Smiths, Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Devo, Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, Neu!,Sonic Youth, The Ventures, XTC, Lene Lovich, Kate Bush, Townes Van Zandt, Smog, Syd Barret, Bjork, Thelonious Monk, Nina Simone, ... I love all music!

Creating art, songwriting and listening to music, eating new types of food, having good conversations, studying herbalism, discovering cinema from around the world, reading good literature and poetry...

I love all the Wes Anderson films, Delicatessen, Amelie, Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Jan Svankmajer Stop Motion films, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind, Twin Peaks, Annie Hall, Manhattan, The Science of Sleep, Edward Scissorhands, Do the Right Thing, Jungle Fever.... etc.

Books: The God of Small Things, The Yoga of Herbs, Plants of the Gods, Midnight's Children, Thirteen Moons, Wild Fermentation, Delta of Venus,Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West,

Teach, Learn, Share

Hoping to continue meeting creative individuals who are passionate about life and willing to share their unique way of navigating life with others.

Although I would hardly call myself an expert in any of these fields, here are some of my passions that i would gladly share with anyone: Natural Medicine, Printmaking, Songwriting, Painting, Playing Guitar, Cooking, Stop Motion Films, ...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking a good meal together, exploring the town, telling stories, listening to music and watching movies.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, South Africa, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada