La vida es realmente simple. Recibimos lo que hemos dado

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Life is simple. We receive what we give.

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My friends describe me as dorky/quirky, funny, friendly, and warm-hearted.

I love listening to people's stories/passions/goals. Tell me what makes you feel alive!

Recent Uni Grad
UCSC -- Studied Human biology

I absolutely adore babies!!!!

I'm also very interested in Public Health specifically Maternal and Child Health. Whatever path I choose, I know that I want to help underserved populations around the world.

Passionate about:
Children's health - preventing domestic violence, sexual abuse

Science - Particularly physiological processes - DNA replication - Drug interactions with the brain

Neglected Tropical Diseases - prevention/public health initiatives (Zika, Dengue, and more!)

Ensuring quality healthcare for ALL-- regardless of socio-economic background, race, sexual orientation, gender, criminal history, religious affiliations

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to meet locals, make friends, share stories, eat good food, and try new things! I believe that genuine friendships and connections are the core of being human! I love that CS brings people of different backgrounds together.

I believe every person in the world knows something that I do not. I want to learn as much as I can from everyone that I meet.

Interests

Backpacking/camping, hiking, snowboarding, surfing, running, slacklining, Muay Thai/MMA, EATING, yoga, tennis, science, reading, live music, partying, dancing all night :)

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, Nujabes, Chvrches, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cigarettes After Sex, The xx, Manu Chao, The Strokes, Jhene Aiko, Oh Wonder, Natiruts, Frank Ocean, Joe Hisashi, Rudimental, Norah Jones, Priscilla Ahn, Dumbfoundead, Gary Clark Jr., Alicia Keys, Cœur de Pirate, Childish Gambino, She & Him, EPoynm & Esta, JR Aquino, AJ Rafael, Kinna Grannis, The Beatles, 311, Bob Marley, Feist, Rilo Kiley, Amos Lee, Colbie Caillat, Keyshia Cole, John Legend, James Morrison, Jeni Suk, Angus and Julia Stone, Soak, Chance the Rapper, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Mayer, Maná, Oskar Schuster, Soak

Movies: 13th, Shawshank Redemption, Spirited Away, Catch Me If You Can, Amelie, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Holes, Finding Dory, Step Brothers, Her, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Ratatouille, Edward Scissor Hands, Home Alone 2, The Sandlot, The Little Rascals

Books: Milk and Honey, 1984, Siddhartha, Elsewhere, Tuesdays with Morrie, The New Jim Crow, The Stranger, The Kite Runner, Mountains Beyond Mountains, The 7 People You Meet in Heaven, Things Fall Apart, Fahrenheit 451, 1Q84, Saga Comics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hugged a 12 day old baby elephant in Chiang Mai, Thailand!!!!

Volunteering for a feeding program in Metro Manila, Philippines

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the alphabet in sign language and some phrases in Tagalog.

The biological process of consuming alcohol and its affect on your kidneys!! (i.e. Why you get hangovers)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Sharing cups of tea and meaningful convos.

A helping hand--> doing dishes, cleaning around your place

My experiences

Friendship 🌸

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Philippines, Spain, Thailand, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States