I am a yogi, a writer, an artist, currently studying to be a Forest Kindergarten Teacher, which means a preschool teacher in a 100%outdoor setting. I have been forever changed by this philosophy of raising children and by my time spent working in a redwood forest with a preschool in Oakland, CA.
I am currently working on a project called fivesenselementsphere.com which is taking me around the world on a journey studying the five senses.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For my current project: fivesenselementsphere.com

Interests

Yoga, Drawing, Mandolin (called Bandolim in Portuguese), staring at spiders as they weave webs, children's laughter, redwood trees, the way that clouds look electric before a summer storm, all forms of water and the way it makes sound, music that sings from the heart.

• writing
• cooking
• yoga
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I like the sounds of air and water. I like drums and indigenous songs. Since I was a teenager I have also loved rap. I thought it was a phase, but it won't go away. Pop songs are a great morning coffee alternative.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This project I am working on inspires me very much.
Inventing a story for a child is also pretty wonderful.
And I have written my first lullaby.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yoga, cooking, spiritual philosophy, songs, children's games.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Yoga, cooking, spiritual philosophy, songs, children's games.

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, France, India, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Spain