CURRENT MISSION

sustainable hope - growth - maybe happiness

ABOUT ME

I've begun to accept the fact that I'm an odd bird. I am very capable of having a pleasant chat on a bus with a stranger, and of helping others to feel welcome and/or appreciated, but I'm struggling to do the same for myself. Wherever I go, my "other-ness" seems to follow me, and I hope one day to either wholly make peace with that or leave it behind for good.

I'd love the opportunity to host visitors from anywhere, particularly those who appreciate a full-spectrum; light and shadow, levity as well as depth. I'm also a closeted polyglot, and love to practice my French (and Spanish and Italian).

I hold myself to a stringent constitution of what is ethical and sustainable; I'm learning compassion for myself. I'm a single parent of an intrepid little human being who can be more outgoing than I am!

There's obviously more to me, but this is the most important stuff. I'm also an artist.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm here if you need a welcoming face and/or a homespun meal while you're visiting Seattle.

I'm also good for a decent haircut, if you need one while you're traveling on the cheap.

I just moved to a new place and hope to host guests once I get settled.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had one couchsurfer over for dinner, and it was lovely. I've stayed with a couple other CS hosts and have had some beautiful experiences.

Interests

My interests include:
- bicycling
- parenting
- container gardening
- hand sewing/mending
- preparing and eating good food
- natural health and remedies
- listening to world music
- words and languages
- writing
- art-ing
- becoming
- observing meaning

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• dining
• gardening
• clothing
• traveling
• music
• world music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Three of my current favorites:

Movie: Kirikou et la Sorcière (1998)

Music: Under African Skies, by Wendy Oldfield

Book: Where Children Sleep, by James Mollison

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm sure there's something, plenty of somethings, but for the life of I can't remember a one right now.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to teach what I know and learn more about:
- growing and preparing food
- earth and body knowledge
- mending clothing
- parenting
- making and seeing art
- writing and appreciating poetry

I'm also interested in expatriating and living abroad. Insights on this matter are much appreciated!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States