Current mission:

Discover who I am (meaning who I want to be and who I've been).

Discover the world and value it for all that it holds.

About me:

People are my opium. I am extremely outgoing and laid back. I talk to anyone who wants to talk to me. So let's start a conversation. I am open minded and passionate, and eager to learn about the ways others live. Because people can teach me more than I could ever teach myself.

Nature grounds me. When I am exploring the outdoors and pushing my body to its limits, I feel the most alive.

Spontaneity is a necessity. I am always down to try new and exciting things.

My philosophy:

We work to play and not the other way around. We are put on this world to enjoy the time we have, because time is the most precious resource. My life consists of making the most out of the time I have. I spend that time laughing, dancing, learning, and sharing knowledge with my friends, families and even strangers.

"Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get."

I just graduated from college with a Degree in Political Science. I am liberal in my political views and love having deep and thoughtful conversations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Why not couch surf? I'm couch surfing to connect with locals and travel through the eyes of local people wherever I go.

Interests

Extreme outdoor sports, politics, music, dancing (salsa, merengue), soccer, skiing, hiking, traveling, the arts, and jewelry making. Sitting down to a tasty pint of beer.

• arts
• culture
• dancing
• beer
• politics
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• soccer
• political science
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae, jazz, blues, alternative rock, metal, ska punk, salsa, reggaeton.
Jimmy Hendrix, the Doors, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Marley, Bo Diddley, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Mike Love, Sublime, Red Man, Mos Def, Wu Tang, Santana, The Strokes, Gramatik, Led Zeppelin, Mastodon, Thievery Corporation, and Marc Anthony.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I represented the United States at Children's Winter Games in Switzerland for Ski Racing when I was 12 years old and competed against kids from all around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Spanish, I want to learn your language and ways of life, and I want to share my culture and experiences with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My energy, opinions on politics, and my stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland