Hi there :)

NOTE: My current living situation doesn't allow me to host. I have also been trying to limit my time on computers, so I have been undoing social network alerts, and because of that I've missed some messages here. If I am slow to respond, I apologize. I will check weekly or more often when I know I've got a pending responsibility.

I believe in kindness and generosity and love. I believe that learning to take care of each other is the only way we will be able to survive on this planet.

Meditation, yoga and spiritual liberation are really important parts of my life right now. So I try not to drink alcohol, but I do LOVE to dance. Dancing is such a beautiful form of art and expression. If we all danced more, it'd probably be a better world. :)

I also believe that connection is a beautiful medicine that helps us open up and learn and grow. So that's one reason that I think couchsurfing is so cool. It helps you connect with people outside of your usual circles.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people and connect with folks from different corners of the world!

I see how I have these ideas about what will make me happy or bring joy/be fun. But there's so much that I don't even know about, and so only considering what I think I know is quite limiting. Couchsurfing gets me connected to new cultures, new people, new ways of being. And I learn so much!

I haven't had a chance to surf, but I have hosted a pair of travelers when my living situation allowed it. And each time was a wonderful experience. We shared food and stories and it was great fun. I hope to do more.

Interests

Meditation, buddhism and spiritual liberation are primary interests of mine.
Also yoga, and dance--contact improv is a new love of mine.
I love cooking healthy vegetarian food, and am always game for learning about new dishes to prepare.
Tambien me encanta estudiar el espanol. Llevo varios anos practicandolo y siempre me da mucha ilusion aprender nuevas palabras o refranes. Ademas me gustas un monton escuchar musica latina y espanola, y tambien leer en espanol.

• arts
• books
• education
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• traveling
• drawing
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

I really love music! Especially music with beautiful lyrics, or powerful melody and rhythms.
Some of my favorite groups right now are Zoe, Izal, Jeanette,

I always love, TV On The Radio, Nirvana, Otis Redding and Ani Difranco

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Three years ago I quit my job of 7 years as a classroom teacher in NYC, and bought a one way ticket to Cartagena, Colombia.

I've sat 3 week-long silent meditation retreats and in September I will be sitting a 3 month long silent retreat, that I am equally excited and terrified about.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm crafty and love to make art! I like to draw and know a few fun drawing games. Also I really like origami and can make some beautiful things out of paper!

I love to cook, and am always more than happy to prepare a meal together. No meat though!

Also, I'm a yoga teacher and am happy to do some asana practice with you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm clean and like to help out around the house.
I love to cook healthy and tasty vegetarian food.
I'm friendly and fun to talk with.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States