I talk to strangers.

I like to tinker and solve puzzles and play games and sports.

I like words that have 2 "O"s in them, like groovy, or goofy, or boogie.

I firmly believe that live music deserves to be danced to, no matter how bad you are at it.

I am a tree hugger but I bathe regularly.

I have piles of rocks and seashells on our shelves and windowsills.

I diligently sort my recycling.

I have 2 gorgeous children now, one born in France and one born in Canada. They are gorgeous mainly thanks to their beautiful French mother Cléa, whom I have not wed, but I am pretty sure I have locked down ;) . I am enjoying indoctrinating them with my interests and tastes and look forward to when they change my diapers and read me bed time stories.

PHILOSOPHY

I would say "if it feels good, do it" but the person who told me that was later arrested for public masturbation while tripping on acid, so I guess I'm not quite as committed to that mantra as he is! Hah

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The state of the planet actually terrifies me, but I know there are good folks out there, and I guess Couchsurfing gives me faith in humanity.

If we all paid it forward the world would be a better place.

Interests

- Being outside
- Climbing to the top of things
- Turning potential energy into kinetic energy
- Throwing things, catching things, hitting things with other things, aiming things at specified things, balancing on things, making things, making things make sounds, making things look pretty, making things taste good, and Gettin' jiggy wit it

• arts
• dancing
• wine
• beer
• music
• live music
• hiking
• mountaineering
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• baseball
• basketball
• hockey
• volleyball
• badminton
• science
• beaches
• mountains
• squash

Music, Movies, and Books

Blues, funk, R&B, soul, Motown, Reggae, Gospel, rock, psychedelic, indie, punk, folk, hip hop, and The Beatles (yes they are their own category).

I love Quentin Tarantino, Coen Brothers, and Wes Anderson.

I’ve always got a book on the go, usually fiction but I’ll read anything that I consider thought provoking. A recent skim through my goodreads showed me I seem to like grim but humourous post apocalyptic novels; Vonnegut , Atwood, Murakami to name a few... but I’m always happy to yarn and trade book suggestions !

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've made it this far...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I've been told I'm an excellent whistler

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Hungary, New Zealand

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