CURRENT MISSION

Make music, meet new friends, run & travel.

ABOUT ME

I love all things from the art deco era: vintage jazz, music, fashion, art, film. I'm also a runner and like to combine running half-marathons with travel. I share my home with my wonderful partner, Michael, our sweet dog and 2 fluffy cats.

PHILOSOPHY

The main thing is to be kind and compassionate to yourself & others. Try to act with understanding and to give folks the benefit of the doubt. Most people don't act from a place of malice, sometimes they just forget to look outside of themselves. Take opportunities to mentor others, as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've just joined, so I'm looking forward to having something to add to this section.

Interests

Running, ukulele, singing, vintage jazz, folk music, singer/songwriters, movies (especially black & white), the great outdoors, travel, cooking, gardening.

• cats
• dogs
• arts
• singing
• fashion
• cooking
• running
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• folk music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Film Noir, romantic comedies of the 1930s, Busby Berkeley musicals, Annette Hanshaw, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Richard Thompson, Dan Bern, Ursula LeGuin, Michael Ende
The list goes on and on...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking along the Na Pali Coast on Kauai. I haven't done the whole hike, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you to play the ukulele!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Ireland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States