I live a calm life but love to travel and fill my life with experiences when I'm not calm. I like writing as a way to create new things. But most of all... I love food and should have amassed much more weight in my lifetime. I maintain a small organic garden as part of a community garden. I love my family and my close friends. Also, I do relish in learning about cultures and fun facts/flavors that are new to me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on CS because it's a great way to give back. I've traveled a lot and it's nice to do it in a less commercial way.

Interests

• writing
• music
• jazz
• piano
• travel
• food
• good food
• family
• organic gardening
• mexican
• garden
• hot chocolate
• guadalajara
• magical realism
• russian authors

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost all music genres, a few great movies, and a slew of different books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So many. We can exchange stories.

Teach, Learn, Share

Excitement for life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of my own culture, expertise in books and politics, and curiosity about everything. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States