CURRENT MISSION

To have peace within and be an island unto myself

ABOUT ME

I am a woman on a quest for knowledge, truth, beauty and wisdom.
I strive to understand the world as it is laid in front of me.
I never stay put for long.
I am a genuine person who will give what I have to give.
I am honest to a fault.
My motto: Truth requires no explanation or apology
My mission: To be an island unto myself

PHILOSOPHY

Live life; its going to kill you anyways.....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have never formally couchsurfed as I usually have no problem finding someplace once I get to wherever I am going. I also do not really like to plan and have no problem sleeping in my car, on the beach or stopping at the police station and asking if they have an open cell.....

Interests

Philosophy, history, health and nutrition, personal growth and development, agriculture, trade issues, sustainability, the destruction of irresponsible consumerism, learning about people and cultures, camping, kayaking, snow shoeing, biking, sailing & sail boat racing, swimming, yoga, Hiking, rollerblading, croquet, reading, classical music, art, cooking,coffee, mindfulness, eating at innovative restaurants, TRAVELING, connecting with new people, testing my limitations physically and mentally......

• arts
• beauty
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• music
• classical music
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• sailing
• swimming
• agriculture
• emergency services
• history
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Television: The worst creation of man, second only to the entire whole of the modern media machine and communications...
Movies: Ravenous, Amelie, Camille Claudel, Mad Max....
Music: Dvorak string quartets, Yann Tiersen, Clint
Mansell, Bach, Ben Harper, Marley, Smashing Pumpkins, Bobby Darin, Billie Holiday....
Books: I have to say it: 1984! Our Kind, Studies in Pessimisim, The Devil in the White City, Silmarillion, Starship Troopers, The End of Education, Our Last Chance to See; I,Elizabeth; On The Road, Vagabonding, The Old Patagonia Express, reference books ......

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Uh, my life?

Teach, Learn, Share

I know quite a bit about coffee and beverages. Agriculture, nutrition, and I am learning about fermentation and preserving.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States