CURRENT MISSION

Just one mission? But I have a whole world to embrace...

ABOUT ME

I travel. I love visitors. I love cooking. Happiness abounds. My friends pop in at all hours. My house pulses with good and beautiful energy. Please note that I generally do not take people around town; I just point people in the right direction.

PHILOSOPHY

If I am here now, it is because now here is perfect. If I am there tomorrow, it is because tomorrow there is perfect. Life is always imperfectly perfect.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Please see my extensive hosting profile on Hospitality Club: http://secure.hospitalityclub.org/hc/travel.php?cid=melissa_m_mann

Interests

Reading, writing, plants, running, discovering, coffee, computers, cooking, space travel, ultramarathons, triathlons, hiking, organic foods and all things related to sustenance.

• culture
• writing
• cooking
• coffee
• organic food
• running
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

In the Name of the Rose (Eco); Invisible Cities (Calvino)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once sat in a cave in Israel dug out by British forces. There were some 20 of us hiking through the desert for over a week and that day we found respite in the cool cave. Someone began to hum in the dark, and we soon all joined in. 40 voices that echoed to 4000 in chorus, chanting a powerful tune without the impediment of lyrics, culture, language... just music and the universe within.

Teach, Learn, Share

From a country's president to its most destitute homeless man, from Ghandi to gang leader. I listen to and find conversation with everyone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Mexico, United States