Pardon the incredibly low response rate, I created my profile and then neglected it for a few months. My apologies to any messages and requests that didn't receive any responses.

In brief: Made in the Philippines, spent the first six years of my life in the UAE, grew up on the Texan border, and kept it weird in Austin for university (with a semester in Seoul snuck in there). Worked in Houston for a few years, and then moved to London to complete a Masters degree. After living in Phoenix, AZ for about a year and a half, I packed up my bags once again and moved to the Canary Islands to teach English. I consider myself a Texan girl.

Currently, I'm based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I can't imagine a world without Mexican food, Korean bbq, and karaoke; I love yoga, trip-hop, zombie and foreign films (or both!), traveling and learning new languages and cultures.

En resumen: Hecho en Filipinas, viví en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos hasta 6 años y crecí en la frontera de Texas con México. Estudié en la Universidad de Texas en Austin y también pasé un semestre en la Universidad Nacional de Seúl para estudiar coreano y la cultura. Trabajé en Houston durante casi 4 años y luego me mudé a Londres para estudiar desarrollo internacional. Después de vivir en Phoenix, Arizona, durante un año y medio, decidí intentar enseñar inglés y me mudé a España.

Ahora vivo en Gran Canaria donde trabajo en un colegio como profesora de inglés. A mi me encanta comida mexicana y coreana, karaoke, yoga y los deportes en general, peliculas extranjeras y de zombies, viajar y aprender nuevos idiomas y culturas.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea of hanging with a local and getting to know the city and their culture through their perspective. I'm also not a fussy traveler, as I've enjoyed different accommodations throughout my travels, including tents, farms and one time, an air mattress in the open desert!

Me encanta la idea de conocer la ciudad y su cultura a través de la perspectiva de un local. Tampoco soy una viajera relajada. He disfrutado de diferentes alojamientos en mis viajes, incluidas tiendas de campaña, granjas y, una vez, un colchón de aire en el desierto abierto!

Interests

• education
• art
• food
• travelling
• zombies
• language study

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: currently obsessed with Ann Marr and Kacey Musgraves, Radiohead, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Beyonce, Rihanna, HER, Jessie Ware

Movies: pretty much anything by Wes Anderson, Baz Luhrmann, and Jean Pierre Jeunet. I also like animated/anime, foreign, and zombie films. Also a huge fan of Marvel, I openly cried during Black Panther and Endgame.

Books: Nayyirah Waheed's poetry, Prisoners of Geography, Like Water for Chocolate

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once rode a Barclay bike from West to East London without dying.

Una vez monté en una Barclay bike de oeste a este de Londres sin morir.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to practice English and Spanish (or even Korean and Filipino) with anyone who is willing to have a conversation about pretty much any topic. I also know how to juggle with one hand, if anyone is keen to try learning that as well. After living abroad for a while, I've gotten used to being asked about my culture, where I grew up and the United States, in general (including the Orange Man), and I am always open to a candid and friendly discussion.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share whatever I have learned in all my experiences, past or present, with work, studying, and just life in general, which I would also like to receive from whomever I spend time with. I also don't mind sharing my food, especially if it's really delicious and I want you to try it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States