CURRENT MISSION

My current missions are; conquering this "empty nest syndrome" LOL .... de-cluttering 36 years of living in this house, and figuring out the next chapter of my life. (to name a few) :-)

ABOUT ME

I am 56, have two grown children, (in college) and I enjoy people. I grew up overseas, and LOVE to travel. I have hosted over the years, through "up with people" and foreign exchange students(for a school year). While I am no longer able to travel, I am living vicariously through all you that "couchsurf"! :-). I'm easy going, open-minded and love life!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think prejudices, etc. can be eliminated if people had the opportunity to travel and share in "others" lives , customs, etc. ... If I can help in some small way to make that happen for someone, then I feel I have helped make the world a tiny bit better. Offering a free place to sleep and a meal or two is such a small thing in helping someone achieve their dream of traveling.

Interests

I am a lover of all things, but a master of none. :-(

I love organic gardening, water harvesting, photography, baking, cooking, helping other people, doing volunteer work and anything to do with children or animals! I have 4 rescue cats, so I hope you are not allergic.

I love the whole concept of "www.couchsurfing.org" and "www.warmshowers.org" and am eager to assist anyone needing help accomplishing their dream of travel.

• animals
• cats
• photography
• cooking
• baking
• gardening
• traveling
• volunteer work
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music--So this is where my old age will shine through. :-) I like everything from classical music to Santana, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, the Dixie Chicks, most country, Enya, George Benson, Tina Turner, Chicago, Bread, Carole King, etc. etc. etc.

Books---I'm all over the place....anything written by Nicholas Sparks, John Grisham, anything on the Dead Sea scrolls, Holocaust, past lives, any books made into movies etc. etc.

Movies---My favorites are "Fools rush in", "The Abyss", "Hunt for red October", "Pretty Woman", "The Notebook", "Groundhog Day", "the Santa Claus", lots of old classics ... and many many more that I won't bore you with. :-)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Raised two amazing children!

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Taiwan, United States