CURRENT MISSION

To travel more while beginning the next phase of my life.

ABOUT ME

I'm authentic - what you see is what you get. I'm honest. My children are grown and I'd like to start seeing more of this country and eventually the world.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm open and respectful of all belief systems, except those which are "shoved down my throat" or encompass intolerance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Having spent the last 25 years raising my kids, I'm now ready to start travelling more.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Just starting. Looking forward to hosting and surfing to meet the friends I don't know yet.

Interests

I enjoy making things with my hands and I have been lucky enough to earn a living doing so. I currently work as a book artist travelling the eastern US to show my work at (mostly) indie craft shows. I also love reading and I have a house full of books. I enjoy the diversity of people. I don't like to cook, but I love to eat. I read a LOT.

• books
• cooking
• boating
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I really don't listen to much music, though I enjoy all except metal and country.
Favorite movies are mostly psychological thrillers, documentaries, and movies based on true stories; for some reason I don't usually enjoy comedies.
I read books of ALL types - I owned a used book store for 5 years and still own a large portion of the inventory.
I watch way too much TV - I work from home in work that often doesn't tax my mind, so the TV is always on for company and noise. Favorite shows are Modern Family, NCIS, SVU

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, I have birthed and raised 3 amazing people.
I walked in awe through the Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic mountains of WA.
Enjoyed an air boat tour through the bayous of Louisiana narrated by a crusty Cajun.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share with me your experiences and outlook on the world.