Life is beautiful , complicated, and amazing, and sharing it with other cool people from around the world is one of my greatest joys.

I was active in the CS community about 10 years ago in the UK, but my surfing history and profile were deleted due to inactivity (Oops!) so I'm starting over again.

I believe that work is a way to fund life expenses, but mostly to enable travel. As an avid animal lover, I love Volunteer-Pet-Sitting internationally, and am interested in volunteering with the WorldPackers organization. In the USA, I have 2 businesses in the service industry.

I'm hoping to visit as many countries as possible...so far, 50+ and counting.

Small talk is OK, but I prefer to have deep, respectful conversations about any topic, including hot topics like religion, sex, and politics. I don't smoke, and I only drink occasionally, but don't mind if you do.

I'm a Carpe Diem sort of person, and love the adventure of showing up every day with great expectation as to what will unfold. I'm pretty comfortable with taking calculated risks, and prefer to live my life without the regrets of things I wish I had done and didn't. Forgiveness and compassion for others have been big keys for my mental health. I am an eternal optimist, and yes, a romantic at heart.

I love cooking, and learning to cook from others. I love spontaneous plans as well as planned ones. I am quite flexible, and enjoy the thrill of negotiating easy travel as well as some that has been difficult and challenging.

I am an authentic person who values careful listening, good communication, and silly jokes. The only games I play would be card games and board games, which I will gladly engage in (no mind games, haha).

I'm half extrovert/half introvert, and get along with just about anyone. I love hearing people's stories, interests, and experiences. Age is just a number, not a barrier, and I'm interested to hear what's important to you.

Some Favorite Quotes:

"Regret for things we've done can be tempered with time, but regret for things we did not do is inconsolable." -Phillips Brooks

"No coward soul is mine,
No trembler in the world's storm-troubled sphere: I see heaven's glories shine,
And faith shines equal, arming me from fear. -Emily Brontë

"It's better to have loved and lost, than to have helped 6 kids with their homework."
-Anonymous

Looking forward to getting to know you...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love making friends with new people from all over the world. Life is so much better with many cultures and languages woven into a beautiful tapestry of friendship, kindness, fun and mutual understanding.

Interests

I love learning new things all the time and have a very wide range of interests, just ask.

• animals
• pets
• cats
• dogs
• culture
• writing
• singing
• performing arts
• street art
• photography
• documentaries
• beauty
• diy
• concerts
• festivals
• cooking
• recipes
• coffee
• zumba
• walking
• gardening
• yachting
• clothing
• flowers
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• minimalism
• origami
• music
• folk music
• violin
• outdoor activities
• camping
• sailing
• skateboarding
• business
• teaching
• entrepreneurship
• international relations
• religion
• study abroad
• tourism
• language exchange
• volunteering
• solo travel
• tours
• adventure travel
• sightseeing
• beaches
• food
• nature
• tea
• fun
• laughing
• learning languages
• spirituality
• adventures
• dance
• friendship
• bike riding
• learning new things
• different cultures
• ocean
• exploring
• mindfulness
• local food
• exploring new places
• jokes
• new experiences
• deep conversations
• love
• organic gardening
• upcycling
• hospitality
• healthy lifestyle
• korean food
• good conversation
• vegetarian cooking
• discovering new places
• vegan cooking
• meet new people
• art museums
• local culture
• networking
• experiences
• interesting people
• travelling around the world
• zerowaste
• men
• international food
• visiting new places
• walking in nature
• quality time
• helping others
• exchange culture
• youth work
• reading and writing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hot Air Ballooning for 2 weeks in Slovenia and Austria

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship, Authenticity, Respect, Good Conversation, Encouragement, Fun-Loving Personality, Tidiness, Goofy Jokes, Good Company, my Ninja Skills and Party Tricks, a few Dance Moves, Optimism, a Huge Smile, Foreign Language Tongue-Twisters, Cooking a Meal or Dessert for you, English Practice, and Teaching You My Favorite Card Games :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Northern Ireland, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Martin (French part), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United Kingdom, United States