ABOUT ME

Married with the most amazing and beautiful daughter in the world :) I love nature, animals, reading, gardening, and playing League of Legends. We're pretty busy with baby and life, but drop me a line if you're coming to Matsuyama and I'll see if we can find some time to meet up at least!

PHILOSOPHY

I think we're on this earth to learn as much as we can about people and the world, and to use that knowledge to better ourselves and the lives of those around us... I firmly believe in the philosophy "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," and think the world would be a drastically different, much better place if everyone tried a little harder to do their part.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted nearly 30 couchsurfers and have never had a bad experience. I love having people come and visit, and have made some true friends!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted quite a few times at my two homes in Japan. I haven't had the opportunity or need to surf yet, but I'm looking forward to trying it! Every experience has been positive, and I've had an amazing time hanging out with all my guests!

Interests

cycling, snowboarding, swimming, beach fun, reading, wandering, listening to podcasts and tunes, movies, the gym when I have time.

• animals
• cats
• gardening
• movies
• reading
• podcasts
• survival
• cycling
• snowboarding
• swimming
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

The Beatles. classic rock in general, singer/songwriters of the 60's and 70's; jim croce, steve miller band, led zeppelin. john mayer, jason mraz, kate nash, lily allen. Japanese music; RIZE, utada hikaru, remioromen, koda kumi, boa, love psychadelico, HY. I love movies; Fight Club, Boondock Saints, Princess Bride... Love books more. I'll read anything, but I really like fantasy, feminist literature, and comedy (Carl Hiaasen rocks)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one?
The resilience and kindness of Thai people after the tsunami disaster.
The kindness of strangers - particularly the man in Tokyo who passed our group of 3 on the street as we were sitting on our luggage desperately trying to find a room for the night. He came back 10 minutes later in his brand new car with his young son and drove us to a hotel, which ended up being too expensive, then to a hostel. On the way he gave us a guided tour of Asakusa at night. We never even found out his name.
The mists rising above the mountains in my quaint little town in Japan.
My beloved cat's survival after a 7-story fall to the parking lot.
New things every day.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States

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