i am a 45 year old living with my two cats (or should i say they put up with me lol). i like to play badminton, squash, table tennis & chess. i enjoy reading (currently Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman), spending time with friends, and plenty of 'me time' (alone time to refresh the spirit). I enjoy conversation, exploration, silliness, sometimes quiet and stillness.... spontaneity and fun. my philosophy - small random acts of kindness and sharing positivity. i enjoy preparing and cooking tasty wholesome food. i love photography, walks, nature, and all animals :) you can get a better idea of who i am on www.facebook.com/lifeichose and my email address is markspooner2010@gmail.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well primarily it is because my sister is going to Corfu with my 10 year old nephew and has become a bit nervous going on her own. After some thought I've decided to go with her and have booked the same flights. I looked on AirBnB and although they have places, I really love to meet new people and connect in a meaningful way. I remembered that someone mentioned this site when I was travelling to London recently.

I'm also now thinking that I may utilise this amazing site and fulfill one of my dreams of travelling more. I'm not really into the commercial thing so this is purr-fick for me. I much prefer to have a more authentic, connected and 'real' experience.

Reciprocity is a wonderful thing so I have also opened up my home for guests.

Interests

Books (reading); Racquet sports; Gym; Mindfulness; Meditation; My cats; Cooking; Theatre; Music (lots and lots of music); don't watch T.V (have not done so for over three years); rescuing house plants; re-homing abandoned kittens; social media; cooking; Three Principle; family; my social enterprise (supporting individuals in recovery from addiction); travel (a new interest).

• animals
• cats
• books
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• meditation
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• music
• sports
• tennis
• racquetball
• table tennis
• badminton
• communications
• squash

Music, Movies, and Books

i love all genres of music mainly chill; liquid; ambient; funky; roots reggae; dub -- lots and lots really...

films i like are science fiction; fantasy; vampires; and films with a spiritual meaning... favourite films are Revolver (film about Ego) and Blade Runner.

lots of books.... authors like M. Scott. Peck; Brene Brown; Paulo Coelho; Richard Rohr; Peter Collins; Esther Hicks; R. D. Laing; Jean-Paul Sartre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was recently fortunate enough to be able to save an abandoned kitten and found her a wonderful family home where she is now loved and cared for...

Pi (the first cat to come and adopt me) has his own fb page at www.facebook.com/groups/PiAndFriends with over 100 followers and this is how Stig (the rescued kitten) was re-homed.

Teach, Learn, Share

"when one person teaches, two people learn"

"when we learn how to listen everyone is the guru"

"there is no spoon" - from the Matrix ;-)

What I Can Share with Hosts

if you decide to host me i would be happy to bring some things from the UK for you (if there is anything you might think of) as a gift; alternatively i would certainly contribute in any way that is agreeable to us both, this is something we could discuss.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cyprus, France, Greece