CURRENT MISSION

When you travel you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly, and on most journeys you don’t even understand the language the people speak. … You begin to be more acces

ABOUT ME

I'm an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis studying foreign language interpretation. I absolutely love cooking and food and learning various flavor profiles across the world - i always think about entering the culinary field but I'm too much of a language freak to do so. Couchsurfing is my ideal way of travelling - what better way to meet people with the same views of travelling and cultural exchange than to offer your home to another person from anywhere in the world.

PHILOSOPHY

““When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.””

“Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience.”

But there is suffering in life, and there are defeats. No one can avoid them. But it's better to lose some of the battles in the struggles for your dreams than to be defeated without ever knowing what you're fighting for.”

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've definitely have been hosted numerous times but I'm looking forward to anyone who wants to see the Twin Cities - I love the TC and will give anyone a proper tour.

Interests

Learning languages, drawing, and good international food - the three things i can base my life off of

• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• drawing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Cidade de deus, Ratatouille, Garden State, A guide to recognizing your saints, Dead Like Me, any book by paulo coelho, i've chosen to stay and fight - magaret cho, john mayer, juanes, los orishas, Zum Zum, Brett Dennen

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungie jumping in the valleys of Beijing for 12$USD - stupid yet amazing.

studying abroad 4 times and meeting the most interesting people who have influenced me more than they probably realize.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, China, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Spain, United States