CURRENT MISSION

To live without regrets when I cross the finish line.

ABOUT ME

I live on a half acre in the middle of town that is my oasis. I am a night owl and don't keep a regular schedule. I work out of my home. Not a smoker so don't allow smoking in my home.
I am a positive, laid back, energetic person that loves to find humor in things even if it has to be myself. I like to think outside the box and believe anything is possible...even if you have to sleep in your car.

PHILOSOPHY

I am living, and am happy, especially when I am relating to people. Friends and family are most important. But throw traveling and new experiences into the equation, and I am at the top of the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have been sharing my couch and extra room with people for many years outside of couchsurfing.org. For example, I have enjoyed housing bands that come to play for a dance organization I participate in. In return, I have been offered couches and have taken the offers when I needed one. I have loved doing both and have had many wonderful experiences. I also did an wonderful homestay in Japan. I am still in contact with my Japanese hosts, since 2000, as well as many of my other guests/now friends. My last couch was in Portland, ME in a workshop where a friend I met along the way makes violins. Since Nov 2011 I have hosted many people. In 2013 I intend to start my own world tour and find some couches so I can meet more cool people. UPDATE: I did travel the world and visited 22 countries that year. Since then I have added a few more.

Interests

I love to try and enjoy most everything...hiking, canoeing, skiing, dancing, art, rock climbing, non-technical mountain climbing, hanging with friends, theater, movies, gardening, renovating my house, camping, and...last but hardly least, traveling!!! and exploring, learning about people and cultures.

• arts
• theater
• dancing
• working out
• flying
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• canoeing
• camping
• skiing
• boxing
• rock climbing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

my favorite movies seem to be ones that are based on real life stories.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I cannot pick just one: The last one was backpacking around the world...a dream come true! Flying on the trapeze a couple years ago was the biggest rush of adrenaline I can ever imagine! But then there is Yosemite defining "breathtaking", and climbing two 14,000 ft mountains in Colorado that took my breath away (I couldn't help but sob!) How do I pick just one. I am assuming you know giving birth to my children was number one in the amazing department.

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