I left behind the l supposed "American dream" in favor of finding my actual dream here in Latin America. I know my future home and life is somewhere in Mexico, and i have finally set out to find it.

My partying days are in the past. I value relationships and experiences more than material wealth.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy people, and generally speaking the lack of community and sharing in the US makes me rather sick.

Also, i like meeting new people and building friendships. I prefer to stay with someone local than to stay at a hostel with other travelers (who are, more often than not, from my own country anyway). CS just seems like a much more authentic way to experience an area rather than passing through as a tourist.

Interests

-Traveling
-Dancing (Lindy Hop, swing, bachata, merengue, salsa, kizomba, semba)
-Meaningful conversations
-Camping
-Swimming
-Boating
-Snorkeling
-SCUBA (not certified yet, but soon i hope!)

Music, Movies, and Books

Bachata, merengue, Banda, kizomba, semba, jazz, blues, rock & roll

Too many books to list. But i will te you what I'm reading right now (Oct 2016): The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Movies: Yes please! But no horror.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 4 days (one of which was my 33rd birthday) in a hammock on a cargo boat traveling up the Amazon River to get to Iquitos, Peru.

Made an Alfombra during Semana Santa in San Juan La Laguna, Lago Atitlan, Guatemala.

Skydiving in south florida for my 32nd birthday!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you with basic Spanish (not fluent , but proficient), can help you with English, and would totally love to teach you how to dance.

Lets share a meal! Or an experience together!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Dancing, stories, ideas, language practice, photos, etc.

Or better yet, lets do something togther! Coffee? The beach? A movie? An excursion? Or even just to share a meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, France, Germany, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States