I'm from a small town in Maryland and have been living in DC for about four years now. I work in international development, and I enjoy playing guitar, writing music, hiking, and reading in my free time. Oh yeah, and traveling :D

I lived in Brazil for a year, então eu gosto muito de falar portugues se tiver alguem aqui que gostaria bater um papo!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really enjoy meeting people from all over, and I like to travel knowing some locals. I have met some of the most amazing, inspiring people through Couchsurfing, and think it takes a special person to open up their home out of kindness to a stranger. I hope to have my own space to share soon :) But for now, I'm happy to show any DC visitors around on the weekends.

Interests

• music
• guitar
• languages
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite books include lots of Brazilian lit (Clarice Lispector, Rubem Fonseca, Chico Buarque), Jonathan Safran Foer, Wuthering Heights, other classics.
Music: The Strokes, Sylvan Esso, Best Coast, Wavves, Brazilian funk, reggaeton, Buena Vista Social Club

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked in a butterfly conservatory in Costa Rica - get ready for some mariposa fun facts.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English or Portuguese, share some veggie cooking, and play guitar with you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation, food, anything!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States