This night owl is a native Washingtonian. I call Olympia, WA my home. In addition to being a life long teacher and learner, I'm also very interested in languages. I lived abroad for almost half of my adult life and returned to the Pacific Northwest of few years ago. I enjoy traveling, gardening, trees, walks and knitting socks. A book is usually close at hand. By nature I have an inexhaustible curiosity and love adventures and discovering new places and things. Making friends from across the globe is a life long passion of mine. I'm known for having a good sense of humour, though it is a bit wry. I'm very service oriented and value those younger than myself. I have an admiration for risk takers and small scale entrepreneurs. Although I cherish the green of the western side of Washington State, I usually long for sunshine and warmth. Living just a few degrees south of the equator for quite a few years, I have grown to love the sun.