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Overview

  • 10 references 5 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning German
  • 66, Female
  • Member since 2007
  • Mom. In former life I was an engineer and wrote computer ...
  • BS in Math/Computer Science
  • From San Jose, CA, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

clean my house and find myself

ABOUT ME

I have two teens at home, a cat, and 4 guinea pigs.

I have an ongoing stuggle with housekeeping. Recently remodeled the bathroom, and the workers made a mess with dust. I haven't recovered yet. The bathroom looks great, though.

I live on the East side of town. About 10 miles from the airport, and 7 from downtown. There are buses a few blocks away that go downtown. It's not great, but will get you there if you are patient.

When you are here, you can use the internet, laundry, kitchen, shower,... just remember to clean up after yourself!

PHILOSOPHY

I want myself and my kids to be responsible citizens of the world. I want to create a climate of love, peace, joy, beauty and abundance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted many, surfed few, met with some others. It's been great talking to them about their adventures.

Interests

Beaches, being outdoors, being with my kids, cooking, relaxing, sleeping, knitting, traveling, music, geocaching, sleeping more ....

  • cats
  • beauty
  • dining
  • cooking
  • running
  • traveling
  • knitting
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Current favorite music groups are the Shins, Death Cab, Tokio Hotel. I like music from classical to country to Indie. I am learning to play the violin.

Books - too many to list!

Movies - Casablanca, Alfred Hitchcock, Chick Flicks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to Europe! Everything was amazing - from London Underground's "mind the gap" and the people protesting in Florence to the sunset over the Acropolis. The ancient ruins, the churches, the food! I need to go back. Heck, I need to figure out how to live there.

Best Northern Lights show was at Kennicott. Filled the whole sky with reds and greens.

Saw a fox run across the road in front of me on New Year's Eve. Does that mean something? Good luck for the New Year?!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Greece, Italy, Slovenia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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