CURRENT MISSION

Blending Worlds

ABOUT ME

I spent my youth in Sacramento, California, formative years in Denali, Alaska and most of my adult life in Arcata, California. I really like being in the forest, working with my hands, massage, plants and meeting new people!

PHILOSOPHY

It's my experience that it is those who never leave their home who live in the scariest world of all... and those who have traveled that find people and the world the most fantastic... and cable news most dramatic. Fear is a useful instinct but when misplaced, it can act as a wall... within ourselves and between people. I believe in being smart -- cautiously optimistic -- but think people are generally good and trustworthy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Some great people have hosted me in the past and I try to return the favor. I've had a lot of fun getting to know some genuine people from France, Finland, UK, Mexico, Australia, Canada and my own native land.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Insightful. Mind broadening. Fun. inspiring. Inquisitive. Tasty. good spirited. Fuzzy. Peaceful. Connected. Always Positive. Always lots of "Whoa, what a small world," "Interesting, I had no idea," and "Yes, I'll come visit you!."

Interests

wide open spaces, bamboo forests, hiking, swimming in fresh water, watching the ocean. fishing, sunsets, reading, naps in the sun, photography, live music, laughing, dogs, birding, naps in nature, second-hand living, understanding, hot yoga, good food, bbq's, enjoying tea, pub crawls, long drives, walking in the rain, dancing, writing about new things, inspirational people.

• dogs
• writing
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• bbq
• yoga
• walking
• pub crawls
• news
• reading
• music
• live music
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• hunting
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

All kinds... I buy non-fiction and finish novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

in a years time, i had two field jobs that took me from -60 F in Denali, Alaska to 120 F in Lake Havasu, Arizona

Teach, Learn, Share

Acro yoga is really fun, so is mushroom hunting :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

• 

•