Easy going professional Nanny (former frontline Social Worker), sporty (parkrun Event Starter/Volunteer), young at heart, peaceful, playful and giving.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Human connection while on the road of life; a more authentic time in the places I visit; advice and guidance from people who love where they live

Interests

Pets (cats & dogs), Travel & Adventure, Outdoor pursuits and Sports (Running, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Geocaching, Soccer, Skateboarding), Art (Abstract drawing & painting), Photography, Music (Varied), Dancing, Musicals, live orchestra (especially violins), hosting friends and family for good eats and games

• cats
• dogs
• photography
• dancing
• running
• music
• rock music
• snowshoeing
• skateboarding
• soccer
• road trips
• travelling
• adventure
• tea
• learning languages
• creativity
• geocaching
• authenticity
• musicals
• generosity
• mountain hiking
• musical theatre
• spiritual growth
• easy going
• soccer/football
• drawing and painting
• hiking in the mountains
• human connection

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Varied, from Céline Dion, Cher, 70s, Brandi Carlile, to Soca, Hawaiian soothing sounds to Ed Sheeran, Gang of Youths, Pearl Jam.
Movies: Most Fave of all time: The Sound of Music; I love love stories, Adventure Films (Mountain Film Festivals) to live vicariously through the courage of others, and Docs: I love real-life stories!
Books: Life of Pi, Celestine Prophecy; Spiritual stories (fiction or non fiction), Autobiographies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumped in the middle of a Quebec, Canada forest; started Montreal’s first “parkrun”, a worldwide, volunteer-run, weekly 5km timed run or walk; ran the Honolulu Marathon with 30 Australians

Teach, Learn, Share

Share everything I have; I’d give the clothes off my back to others and I have. Share stories of thriving after life’s hard knocks.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A really infectious zest for life, a listening ear, authentic personality, unconditional love, spirit!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada