CURRENT MISSION

To keep traveling and meeting new people in my own city, all on a shoestring (read 'realistic') budget

ABOUT ME

I have a degree in Spanish literature, another in film, and I teach English and do freelance translation in Madrid. I suppose I'm kind of Northeast neurotic, but that's been tempered by my time in free-wheeling Spain. I believe in serendipitous accidents.

PHILOSOPHY

Tough to narrow down! I believe in taking risks and seeking out adventure. I also think altruism has made for a very charmed life for me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm new(isn) to this. I'd love to host people at my place. Right now I'm interested in meeting people, continuing to build on a fantastic network of friends I have across the globe.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've done lots of 'unofficial' couch surfing, but not yet using this site.
Whenever I travel I end up staying with friends or with a friend of a friend, and vice versa.
I've hosted all sorts of people in my different apartments: French acquaintances getting to know Madrid, American college pals visiting Europe for the first time, people put in touch with me via coworkers...

Interests

I'm a consummate eater and am constantly on the prowl for a new restaurant or deli to try. I also love the following things:
etymology
kayaking
swimming
collecting seashells
horticulture
oenology
food writing
vampire books meant to be read by teenage girls
cooking and baking
scouring flea markets for cool old furniture to decorate my apartment

• arts
• writing
• books
• literature
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• crafts
• traveling
• socializing
• kayaking
• surfing
• skydiving
• skiing
• skateboarding
• swimming
• etymology
• freelancing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Murakami novels and short stories. And Stephen King forever!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living love à la francaise in Paris.
Just chillin' with Spanish celebs in Madrid (so New York- Oh, you're famous? Bah!).
Doing the kayak Descenso del Sella in Asturias.
The Acropolis/Parthenon- breathtaking.
Turning Spain into my home.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach languages, cooking, baking, general mechanics, some essential arts & crafts... I know how to skateboard
I learned to surf two years ago and am really interested in trying other things out... Skiing? Water skiing? Skydiving?

What I Can Share with Hosts

Everything!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States