CURRENT MISSION

To remind myself every day to be exactly where I am.

ABOUT ME

I grew up in the western US (was born in Montana) and western Canada. Hated school but loved to study. Passtionate about music, and encourage everyone else to be passionate about something!

I have three amazing kids (all grown up now). About 18 years ago, I took my three kids to Australia: the plan was to spend one year here doing PhD research on Australian Aboriginal contemporary music. Ended up staying and loving it.

I have a masters degree in Ethnomusicology. I currently work for the Australian Government, but I also teach yoga four times a week, which keeps me sane and balanced.

I live in Canberra, which is great because it's not too big, and it's close to the bush. I love being awakened in the morning by the birds.

PHILOSOPHY

Kindness goes a long way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I joined CS at my daughter's suggestion. I plan to travel in the future, but also look forward to hosting folks here, in Australia.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted several people at my house in Canberra, and it's been a great experience!

Interests

Music, pretty much any kind. Cooking and baking. Love to hear people's stories. Bushwalking. Chocolate (oh yeah).

• birds
• cooking
• chocolate
• baking
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Barry Lyndon, Aguirre the Wrath of God, Fargo, Dersu Uzala, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Ghostbusters....
Music: Sibelius, Massive Attack, Rachmaninoff, Hildegard von Bingen, Midnight Oil, David Bridie, Salif Keita, Bach, Dave Brubeck, Yothu Yindi, Thomas Tallis, Crowded House, Miles Davis....
Books: Anything by Ursula K. LeGuin, Crime & Punishment,Dirt Music, Precious Bane, Dorothy Sayers...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Having the privilege of visiting outback Aboriginal communities, and being allowed to see and be a part of musical and ceremonial life there.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, let's see...I can cook, and sew. I haven't done any couch surfing yet, so I don't have any practical knowledge in that area, but I love to meet new people and see the world through their eyes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, United States

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