CURRENT MISSION

To HAVE a mission (to be continued)

ABOUT ME

I am a introvert looking for ways to engage with a mostly extroverted world (or so it seems!)in order to learn more, experience more, and perhaps make a positive contribution in some large or small way.

I was in medical school in my early 20's and while I loved the academic side of it, I couldn't see myself doing it as a career. I dropped out after 2nd year and felt a great deal of angst over that decision, not knowing at the time that I was not at all alone in having no idea, at aged 22, what I wanted to do! So I got married, had 3 children, did 1st and 2nd year of Engineering, got divorced, and quit Engineering after I got severely depressed --- probably from burnout. Getting the job with Canada Post was a real turning point for me because it was relatively easy (at least compared to Engineering school! LOL) and I liked working outside. I began to see how much better life can be with less stress! Since that time I have been in 2 serious relationships but am now happily single. I am realizing how stifled I was in my last relationship and how much I need laughter and learning in my life. I am working hard to accept myself as I am (some people claim I'm an OK person! LOL)so I can accept others as they are. I like running, cycling, and most other outdoor activities. I also swim and once applied to the Guinness World Records people to attempt a record for longest time treading water!
(they considered it but then turned me down with no explanation. Waa!) I like Scrabble, thrift store treasure hunting, making jewelry, endurance contests (I've been in 2 marathons), and drinking coffee. I also like spending time with anybody under 30 because of their energy and enthusiasm for life and their lack of cynicism.

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet

Интересы

I belong to a Book Club.
Running, swimming, cycling.
Scrabble and other word puzzles
Learning languages (I have a smattering of French, German, Spanish, and Italian and would love to study them more some day)

• books
• coffee
• running
• working out
• partying
• drinking
• clubbing
• gardening
• thrifting
• puzzles
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hunting
• swimming
• engineering
• languages

Музыка, кино и книги

I like really goofy movies like "Airplane", "Uncle Buck", and "Something about Mary.

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

I attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace and drank tea with HRH and Prince Phillip in July 1996.

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