ABOUT ME

Though I grew in Deming, NM, I've been in the Wasnington , DC area since the mid 80's and now consider this home. I'm in my 40s and work for the federal government. I enjoy the arts, visual and performing, love traveling, meeting new people, trying new food, wine and doing crafty projects.

PHILOSOPHY

I live my life one day at a time. I try to always look for the positive in a situation. I try not to dwell on the negative. I steer clear of alot of confusion and try to be happy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's an adventure, why not, life is way too short.

Interests

I enjoy instrumental and vocal music...jazz, r&b, neo soul, choral, the symphony. I like being creative with my hands. I love, love, love dogs. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people, experiencing new cultures, and trying new drinks and new foods.

• dogs
• arts
• education
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• piano
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies-Sleepless in Seattle, Somewhere in Time, Polar Express, Shawshank
Music-Rachelle Farrel, Floetry, Miles Davis, Bette Midler, Manhatten Transfer, Sarah Mclachlin, Norah Jones, Floetry, Zhane
Books-anything by Sue Grafton, Judy Blume, detectives, time travel, mysteries, and some romances.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I think I have done was become self sufficient after becoming a young single mother just out of high school. I got a job, expanded upon my education, obtained my drivers license at the age of 25, bought my first new car at the age of 30, bought a house also at the age of 30 and have never asked for help or handouts.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach-I would enjoy teaching someone how to save money on a wedding
Learn-I would LOVE to learn to play piano, I would love to better manage my money, and I would love to meet my father.
Share-I would love to share my wedding planning experience and I would love to share the alert signs to look out for when your daughter is away at college.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My smile, my sense of adventure, and my love cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, England, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States