CURRENT MISSION

I have embraced the Universe as my University. I am pursuing a self designed curriculum this 2008 Summer.

ABOUT ME

I am a mother ,student and mentor. My children are Velvet(18) Derrill(13) Joseph(7). Velvet lives in Texas with her father. The boys and I have lived in Colorado for only 4 ½ years. We moved from Texas for the educational opportunity available in Delta county Colorado through the Vision Program. The boys are active outdoor types, full of questions and have never met a stranger.
I have embarked on a journey of self discovery, and alternative/democratic education training. The long term goal is to found a learning community unlike any other.
I enjoy: woodworking, sewing, looking at a situation/problem with the intention of seeing a solution, hiking, swimming, cake decorating, taking advice from children, play, work, quite time, meeting new friends, travel, orderliness, welcoming environments.
My current sources of study are: Calling in “The One”, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People/Teens/Families, Real Love the truth about unconditional love and fulfilling relationships, Vipassana, staying in touch and how best to do so, sustainability to name a few.

PHILOSOPHY

Simplify whenever possible. Relationship take presidents over ALL else. Unconditional Love is real and my guiding light. When I fall on my face I will pick myself up, dust myself off and start all over again. Allow people to see the real me; flaws, talents and all. Stay in touch with my inner child, she keeps me balanced.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Every where I go I ask people if they have heard of couchsurfing, if not I tell them about it.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I traveled the US coast to coast the summer of 2008. I was able to couch surf while attending conferences. That allowed my limed resources to go much further. One couch I surfed I did not find in the traditional manner, we met at a Vancouver bus stop. When I am open to all it's amazing what comes my way.

Interests

Please read "all about me"

• dancing
• education
• environment
• traveling
• woodworking
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• swimming
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Peace Between the Sheets and Cupids Poisoned Arrow by Marnia Robinson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I took my first Lindy Hop dance lessons Spring 2014 and attended the Frankie 100 in NY May 2014. 47 countries were represented. I personal danced with partners from 16 countries. It was a once in a life time opportunity and thanks to my birthday gift from Mike I was able to be there!

I stood next to a snow bank 14 feet tall, the sun looked like an amazing white star and the lake looked like a pure white valley far below ringed by a forest of evergreens heavy with snow.

I saw the sun set three times in one evening.

I watched a sun set for 3 and a half hours one eveing.

I discovered the black sand at the lakeside was magnetic.

Snow really does sparle like glitter.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach all those who invite, learn in all situations from everyone, share time, talents and skills
I enjoy: woodworking, sewing, looking at a situation/problem with the intention of seeing a solution, hiking, swimming, cake decorating, taking advice from children, play, work, quite time, meeting new friends, travel, orderliness, welcoming environment.

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