Hola, hello!

I am Mexican.

CURRENT MISSION

Meet people, exchange culture, make friends.

ABOUT ME

I am easy-going, open-minded, respectful, tidy. I would describe myself more as a quiet person, however I am friendly and approachable, and I can definitely enjoy a night out. People have described me as weird or quirky but in a good way, and that's fine by me :-)

PHILOSOPHY

Enjoy and appreciate life, be kind, be grateful, be respectful. Go with the flow unless the flow sucks; if so, change the flow.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend recommended Couchsurfing to me when I mentioned a Europe trip I was planning. I never really knew what it was about, and now that I've joined I regret not having done it earlier, as it seems to be so much more than just getting a couch to sleep on; from what I have seen, it is a community and a way to create friendships, even if they're long-distance, and that sounds really cool to me.

In my travels so far I've stayed either at hostels or with family friends, because I quickly discovered that it is not so easy to be hosted on Couchsurfing if you are new and lack references :-( Despite this, my experience at hostels has been really great and I have met a lot of amazing people, so I am really grateful for that. And now, back in Mexico, I cannot host at the moment for lack of space, but I am still glad to meet fellow couchsurfers and hang out.

Interests

My interests include: reading, photographing, cooking, baking, running, surfing, slacklining, dancing, learning, and exploring.

I enjoy nature, science, and sustainability. And food, both cooking and eating it. I have a ruthless sweet tooth.

• culture
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• surfing
• sports
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

"Favorite" is a strong word that I try to avoid.

In music, I can tell you what I've been listening to very recently: Dan Auerbach, Weezer, Beck, Pink Floyd, Major Lazer, The Kills, Janis Joplin, Chet Faker, La Femme, Blood Orange, Kendrick Lamar.

I am partial to these movies: Amelie, The Fifth Element, Space Balls, El Laberinto del Fauno, The Yellow Submarine, Lord of the Rings, Donnie Darko, The Matrix.

As a child, the Harry Potter books were my introduction to reading for pleasure, so they were definitely important. As a teenager I read a lot of fantasy involving dragons and such, so I'll always have a special place in my heart for that genre... I liked reading Garth Nix and Neil Gaiman too. Books i've read recently: Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, Freedom by Jonathan Franzen, The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. One book that really moved me: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I began learning to surf two years ago. The kind of surfing that is done in the ocean on a surfboard! I say "began" because I'm not sure you ever really stop learning to surf. It is an amazing sport that I was afraid of trying, but once I did, I do not hesitate in saying that it is one of the most thrilling, fun, challenging activities I've ever done. I surf whenever I can, which means whenever I visit family in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

Another amazing thing that I did was to travel alone through Europe. I had never done much travelling before, and I admit that I was a bit scared before embarking on that Europe trip. But it was of course an incredibly enriching experience, and I am so so happy that I did it alone.

Teach, Learn, Share

Although I did not grow up there, I was born in Mexico City and I've lived there for the past 12 years. I can help fellow couchsurfers get a local experience of the city, and offer a ton of help and advice for navigating it and all it has to offer.

I have gained a lot of perspective in my travels, and therefore grown a lot more appreciative of my country. So if I meet you, it is likely that I will try and convince you that coming back to Mexico is a wonderful idea. Which it is.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you want to improve your Spanish or English, I am fluent in both and have experience in teaching.

I can share my culture, my company, and my personality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States