Hi, I'm a happy, energetic foodie, who loves music and words. I have 2 sons 21 and 19 and a fat, black cat called Pumpkin, whom I adore.

I own my own business and travel quite frequently. I love people, culture, experience; life basically.

My tiny home is always filled with laughter, love, music, friends and great food. As I know my boys will travel one day, I'd like to think I could be someone's guardian on this side of the world and it will be reciprocated in some way for them too.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because life is too short to be a tight arse!!

Ba hahahahahaha also, I totally believe the world is one big community and it doesn't pay to neglect who we are no matter where we are.

I am very happy to host a surfer in my home.
Happy for him/her to take it easy and kick back at my place, however I wouldn't be comfortable leaving you here alone.

Interests

Food - my job basically.
Reading - words.
Music - I play the clarinet and am learning the guitar.
Cinema
Art

• cats
• arts
• culture
• dining
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• business

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies : Recently : 20 Feet from Stardom, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Lady in the Van, Miss you Already.

Music : I'm big into Vinyl, last purchase Nat King Cole : Nature Boy (1st Press) and Etta James - At Last.

Books : Oooh where do I begin : Brighton Rock, Graham Greene, The Alchemist, Paul Coelho, Slaughter Man, Tony Parsons, The Last House on Hope Street, Meena van Praag

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After the breakdown of my marriage of 18 years, in 2010, I entered MasterChef New Zealand.

I won the majority of the challenges, worked really hard and found myself at the final, where one of the challenges was to make a giant dessert from 360 macarons.

They all crashed to the floor in the last 3 minutes, and although I lost the title, I won the hearts of New Zealand and have forged a career in food which I am so passionate, mad crazy about. 💋💋

Teach, Learn, Share

Life is a series of signs and lessons.

If you don't watch, look and listen you will get the same lessons over and over again until you gain the wisdom for the next lesson. By spending time with yourself and being comfortable in your own silence, your inner narrative and how you present yourself to the world will slowly become one voice.

The energy you vibrate is the energy you attract. Be positive, Be true. Love deep.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My home,

My truth.

My food.

My life experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Cyprus, Fiji, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England