CURRENT MISSION

to maintain momentum toward growth and creativity.

ABOUT ME

I became obsessed with Latin culture many years ago and continue to look for opportunities to speak Spanish, dance salsa, and travel in Latin America. I came back to the states for a graduate program in Community Social Psychology which I completed last May. I finally completed my move across the country to California, where I may live happily ever after.

PHILOSOPHY

I want as much love and happiness in my life as I can have. I believe in being open and honest and I enjoy thinking about and working on communication skills. I believe that when people are given the right forum, anything can be discussed and accomplished.

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been hosted by amazing people and I would love the opportunity to do the same for others. I can't promise a couch, but I definitely would like to meet travelers as they come by and see if it works out to host them.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with a family in Argentina who were fantastic. I also had a great CS experience in Austin. Before that, I definitely couch surfed and travelers have stayed with me, but it wasn't formal or through any websites.

Interessen

• culture
• festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• coffee
• traveling
• juggling
• guitar
• psychology

Musik, Filme und Bücher

Robert A. Heinlein is my favorite author... he wrote Stranger in a Strange Land and many, many other books, some of which are good and some of which aren't (but I enjoy all of them) In terms of movies, I only like them if they are good.. I enjoy documentaries.. and I am currently pretty much willing to watch anything in spanish.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

I went to Burning Man, a gigantic festival in Nevada (US). People create a city with 40,000 people for one week... build everything, and then tear everything down. It is a gifting society where there is no money... nothing to buy at all (except coffee and ice.. the only exceptions).

Lehren, lernen, teilen

I've taught ESL in the past. I can teach some guitar basics, some juggling, and salsa dancing. As far as learning goes, I'm all about it. I look forward to lots of idea exchange and cultural exchange as well.