PS: Keep in mind Couchsurfing is not a hotel! The reason I do couchsurfing is to interact and learn new things, and hopefully bond with new people. I like to cook and I will treat you like family. I had a couple of guests that acted as if they were in a hotel, and didn't share ( I don't mean material things, but a poem, a recipe, a song, art, a back rub, a massage, a story, or an inspiring experience). If you are just looking for a place to sleep, I can help you find a local hostel, but if you stay with me, please be open and shareabout yourself :)

CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy each moment, learn, develop myself and meet open-minded people with good heart. World peace begins with good interactions among people.

ABOUT ME

I'm a casual and easy going person who likes to try new things, meet new people, and experience the richness of life. My life is full of unexpected and magical episodes. I was born in Brazil, graduated in the US (undergrad and masters) and now I live/work in Japan. I love traveling and learning about other countries and cultures. I am currently enrolled in a PhD program at Jyväskylä, Finland (part time based) on intercultural communication. I love aromatherapy, holistic stuff, and massages, giving and receiving. If you are into alternative healing, I will love you right away😊 I am open-minded and will accept you for what you are (as long as you are not rude) without judgment. Cheers 🌈 😊 ✈️ 🫂
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PHILOSOPHY

Here and now!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love meeting new people and often make new contacts whenever I go. When visitors come to my town, I make myself available to show them around and so far it has been a great experience all the people I've met. I appreciate learning about people and their lives, experiences. Let's network!!!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've hosted a few people and sometimes in my travels I make new contacts and go out for coffee/tea/chat. My experiences with couch surfing have been (most of the time) fun and inspiring.

Interests

People, art, cinema, photography, cooking, traveling, theater, romance, yoga, health food, people, and gym (not exactly on this order) :)

• arts
• theater
• photography
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• coach
• boating
• movies
• traveling
• surfing
• queer culture

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a few books on coaching, health, spirituality, sexuality, and a few fictions as well. I also like Murakami, books on Buddhism, plays by Oscar Wilde, and continually studying Japanese. As for music, it depends on my mood, but I pretty much like everything, from Bjork to ethinic, pop, rock, jazz, blues, and R&B.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mt. Fuji (Japan)
Been in a movie (Japan)
Help a friend during the delivery of her baby (US)
Travel by boat in Indonesia.
Been to the great wall of China.
Hiked around the remaining of the Berlin wall.
Spent a week in an alternative community in the US.
Joined a traditional Japanese dance theater group (Noh Theater)
but in overall, I see everyday as an amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm an intercultural life coach.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chats, experiences, company, food, music, and hopefully good laughs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Japan, United States

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