I was born in Brazil, but have lived most of my life in Florida. I've just started a new career as an English teacher abroad, and so far I've taught one year in France. I plan on making that list MUCH longer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've done a lot of traveling alone, but I always find I enjoy new places more when there's someone to share it with, even if it's a brand new friend. I also tend to watch Netflix too much when I'm alone, so...

Interests

Besides all the most common forms of entertainment (movies, music, and cat videos), I enjoy swing dancing, corny jokes, looking at art, reading murder mysteries, and learning new languages.

• cats
• arts
• dancing
• swing dancing
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: I love classical music. I also really enjoy swing jazz and some of your basic mainstream stuff.

MOVIES: No favorites here. There are too many great films, and I can never think of one in particular when asked.

BOOKS (or really, authors): Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, C. S. Lewis, A.W. Tozer, Charles Spurgeon, Patrick Rothfuss, and of course J.K. Rowling.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have played my oboe with orchestras in 3 countries. I also made a functional cardboard chair in a 3D art class in college.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I make a pretty great flan. Also some other Brazilian goodies. Basically, if you like sweetened condensed milk, I can make something amazing for you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, United States