CURRENT MISSION Live my life doing things that make me happy while making sure they do good for myself, others and the world! ABOUT ME I would describe myself as: fun, loving, funny, positive, sporty, outdoorsy, athletic, always smiling, adventurous, spontaneous but a planner when I have to be, responsible, social, love to have intelligent conversations with people, open and accepting and always interested in learning new things. I love people, cultures, languages, food, change, nature, and exploring new places. PHILOSOPHY 1) Think positively. Our minds are powerful and so what we believe, think, and imagine makes our life. I try to see the good in everything and to look at things that happen in my life as learning experiences. It's not even about putting a positive turn on things, it's really that I believe only good things happen to me and so if something goes wrong in the present it's because something better and more wonderful is coming along. 2) Seek and embrace change. Every change is an opportunity to grow and I want to seize all opportunities. 3) Love everyone and everything for who and what they are. They are them, their unique selves, and that's what makes them interesting. All people that I meet come into my life for a reason, whether it is to teach me something and leave or to teach me something and stay. Regardless, they are here today for a reason. 4) Live life the way I love living it. Being me all the time because that means only people who love me and accept me for who I am would be those that will stay in my life and that's what matters.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently I am not able to host but I surf and love meeting new people! Some of the most amazing people I have met in the world have been through Couchsurfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Some of my most loved and favorite people in the world have been my hosts on Couchsurfing. I love this platform.

Interests

I play a lot of sports (snowboarding is my favorite) and love to stay active. I used to own an international social enterprise and a tutoring company. I have taught various topics in different places around the world since I was 18 years old. I love to read (mostly fiction), spend time with friends and family, listen to music, dance, and sing (Soprano here!). If I had it my way, I would spend all my time snowboarding in the mountains or surfing/chilling on a beach somewhere.

• singing
• dancing
• human rights
• cartoons
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• snowboarding
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• business
• entrepreneurship
• languages
• law
• adventure travel
• food
• beach
• cultures
• adventure sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: If I were to pick a genre, then HipHop, RnB and Vocal House. But I generally listen to any music that I like regardless of the genre. You'll hear me sing along to almost every song, unless it's my first time hearing it :) Movies: Mulan is my all-time favorite cartoon/movie. Books: All books by Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One amazing thing...so hard to choose! Probably skydiving!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love both to teach and to learn new languages. I am really patient and love to see progress in my students. I can also teach you how to play the Classical Guitar. I dance, and would love to dance with you and learn how to be a better dancer from you if you are a good dancer! I take so much joy in dancing HipHop and ballroom dances, especially Rumba, Cha Cha, and Salsa. I’m almost a lawyer and love comparative law so if you’re into legal stuff, feel free to pick my brain on the subject and I would do the same :) Overall, I'm a huge nerd so I will take any opportunity to learn new things.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Genuine conversations, friendship, and a happy personality. I can also make really yummy salads and smoothies!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Thailand, Turkey, United States