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Overview

  • 8 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Portuguese
  • 31, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • B.A. from Grand Valley State University, studied abroad a...
  • From Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Live.

Vivir.

ABOUT ME

I am a happy and adventurous person who loves to learn. I consider myself to be somewhat timid until I get to know people but even then I'm still very much an introvert. I enjoy being outdoors more than anything and love to go hiking, camping, swimming, horseback riding, etc.

Soy una persona alegre y aventurera que le gusta aprender. Me considero una persona tímida hasta que conozca bien a una persona pero aun así soy muy introvertida. Me encanta estar en la naturaleza más que nada y me gusta hacer trekking, acampar, nadar, montar a caballo, etc.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is all about putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, giving and not expecting to receive anything in return, maintaining strong relationships, and most of all, enjoying this one life we've been given.

Estamos aquí para salir de la zona de confort, para dar y no esperar nada a cambio, mantener relaciones fuertes, y, más que nada, disfrutar de esta vida que nos ha brindado.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have utilized Couchsurfing as a way to meet locals and other travelers while traveling and studying in South America.

While I was studying in Chile I met people who told me of their amazing experiences surfing all over the world. I had my first Couchsurfing in Colombia and what started as a one night stay in a stranger's house turned into a few weeks stay and many lifelong friendships. I enjoy going to weekly CS meetings and going on hikes with people I've met through CS.

He utilizado Couchsurfing como una manera de conocer gente, conocer lugares y otros viajeros.

Mientras estudiaba en Chile conocí a unas personas que me contaron de sus experiencias increíbles haciendo Couchsurfing por el mundo. Tuve mi primera experiencia con CS en Colombia y lo que comenzó como una visita de un día se hizo una estadía de unas semanas y muchas amistades para toda la vida. Me gusta participar en reuniones semanales de CS y hacer caminatas con personas que he conocido por CS.

Interests

Learning, equestrian vaulting, food, farming, gardening, learning new languages, horseback riding, pole vaulting, hiking.

Aprender, volteo ecuestre, comida, agricultura, jardinería, aprender otros idiomas, andar a caballo, salto con garrocha, hacer caminatas.

  • dining
  • cooking
  • wine
  • gardening
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • equestrian
  • hiking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books/Libros: Latin American literature, history, historical fiction.
Music/Música: Just about anything.
Movies/Películas: anything beside horror movies. Don't make me watch them.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My now husband and I hitchhiked over 700km throughout the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina in 2014, sometimes staying with the people who gave us rides. I will never forget the kindness of all the people we met along the way.

Mi esposo y yo echamos dedo por más de 700km por el estado brasileño de Santa Catarina en 2014, a veces quedándonos con las personas que nos ofrecieron llevarnos en sus carros. Nunca olvidaré la amabilidad de todas las personas que conocimos en el camino.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories from my previous travels throughout the US and South America and talk about life in the US, Chile, Brazil and Colombia. I can also practice English/Spanish/Portuguese with my host or teach you how to do a handstand or something of that sort. I'm not much of a cook but I always love a good conversation accompanied by some delicious food...and wine.

Puedo compartir historias de viajes pasados por los Estados Unidos y Sudamérica y contarte sobre la vida en Michigan, Chile, Brasil y Colombia. También puedo practicar inglés/español/portugués contigo y enseñarte cómo hacer una parada de manos o algo así. No soy muy buena para cocinar pero siempre me gusta una buena conversación acompañada por comida rica…y vino.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, United States

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