I am an artist, a writer, a storyteller, a singer, a rambler more than anything right now as for the next few months I follow my feet and let this land unfold around me.. I want to experience Italy in its own time, truly, get to know the land, walk, hike, write, sketch new paintings, “acquire new eyes” as Proust said. And get my spirit back following a very difficult year of my life.
Here is a link to my artwork for a little more about me: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ourstoryselves

This poem was my manifesto the last time I went backpacking and I’m keeping it on here~
"From this hour I ordain myself loos’d of limits and imaginary lines, Going where I list, my own master total and absolute, Listening to others, considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently,but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me. I inhale great draughts of space, The east and the west are mine, and the north and the south are mine. I am larger, better than I thought, I did not know I held so much goodness. All seems beautiful to me, I can repeat over to men and women You have done such good to me I would do the same to you, I will recruit for myself and you as I go, I will scatter myself among men and women as I go, I will toss a new gladness and roughness among them, Whoever denies me it shall not trouble me, Whoever accepts me he or she shall be blessed and shall bless me." --Walt Whitman, Song Of The Open Road

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING looking for homes to stay in here in Italy on and off as I travel throughout the winter. Especially in the midcountry~Umbria, Tuescany~And especially north in Venezia

Interests

mythic arts, music, poetry, cuisine, woodlands, clifftops, folklore, counselling, psychology, holistic living, markets, red shoes... hell, there's way too much to list here.

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• folklore
• traveling
• music
• psychology

What I Can Share with Hosts

Well first of all, my philosophy is that if someone is trusting & generous enough to welcome a stranger then I want to go out that by making their life even easier rather than add extra burden. So I am glad to help at the home in any way the host would appreciate, with entertainment, with cooking, with dishes etc. etc... I am a professional singer, and visual artist. I offer the gift of song and potentially of portraiture or artwork by commission depending upon the length of the stay. Here is a link to my online shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Ourstoryselves I am also a poet and storyteller though only in English at this point:) I am also a professional house sitter and pet sitter at home in Canada so I am quick to bond with & care for any animals you may have. I clean well and I love to cook!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada