CURRENT MISSION

To contribute posistively to our planet through my work and travels. An amazing travel goal would be to travel to all of our seven continents.

ABOUT ME

Parent, Artist, Roller Skater, Traveller, Writer. Interested in the world and our shared humanity. I have travelled to 35 plus countries and have lived in Europe and in both North and South America. I enjoy stimulating conversation, great humour, cooking, and exploring different cultures.

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy in life is to be grateful and laugh

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

International Development
I work in Social Services
Advocacy for disabled
Volunteer
Artist and Writer
I love to laugh

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

VSO International in Guyana 2010 - 2011 (host and guest)
I worked for just under a year as a volunteer and hosted over 10 different volunteers from all over the world in my flat in Georgetown the capital city. I also bunked with volunteers all across the country.
I have hosted at my Sechelt loft with couch surfing and have enjoyed the experience of meeting people this way.

Interests

Travel, art, music, cooking, reading, politics, disability rights, photography, conversation, playing competitive roller derby, cycling, hiking, animals, film, illustration, humour.

• animals
• arts
• writing
• photography
• illustrations
• cooking
• running
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• volunteer work
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I love reading, music and films of most kinds...faves include pop, rock, SOCA, reggae, folk, soul. Books I like good fiction, non fiction, essays, articles, magazines, and art and cartoons (illustrated) books. Films documentaries, comedies, alternative small films, hollywood style comedies and even chick flix.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in a 3rd world country as a volunteer working in international development for almost a year.
I lived as an artist in residence in Berlin Germany
I have worked most of my life in the non profit sector.
Lived in the Algarve, London, Califonia, Vancouver, Guyana, Berlin and The Sunshine Coast where I currently reside.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a huge "foodie" and love to cook for and with others.
I run a weekly community kitchen with a non profit organization for persons with disabilites and like to bring guests

What I Can Share with Hosts

Not able to host at moment, as I'm moving but
I know the Sunshine Coast very well, so even if I can't host I can offer information about this beautiful part of the world. Also happy to meet up with like minded travellers

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Germany, Guyana, Portugal, United Kingdom, United States