CURRENT MISSION

Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life…

ABOUT ME

I was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Arizona in 2003 to attend Arizona State University. I graduated in May of 2008 and celebrated by taking a trip to various parts of Europe during May and June.

I now live back in LA and I am working towards getting my Master´s in Education with a focus on Math to teach high school to the inner city kids of LA. I hope to surround myself with fun and positive people!

PHILOSOPHY

I am who I am. I live my life to the fullest. I love meeting new people and learning from them. I believe everyone has something to offer and can enrich and change your life if given the chance to do so. I do not regret anything that has happened in my life so far because it has helped make me who I am today and I welcome new experiences and adventures with an open mind.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am still fairly new to couchsurfing. At first it´s easy to see mostly the selfish aspects of couch surfing, such as a free place to stay, but now I am realizing that it is so much more than spending the night on someone's couch.

I am so excited that I found out about this and cannot wait to host and meet other travelers as well as continue to stay with others as I travel. I also have realized that couchsurfing is a great way to connect with other people who live right in your same city, so lets hang out!!

Interests

I really enjoy hiking, biking, swimming and pretty much anything outdoors. I have such a great appreciation for nature and animals and can sit by myself in a park or on top of the mountain for hours and be totally content.

• animals
• education
• electronics
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• teaching
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

I like books about real life, autobiographies, business books, and stories about perseverance and survival.

As far as music, I like hip hop, R&B, pop, top 40, some country, techno.. but mostly I love NEW MUSIC, show me what you listen to! I can pretty much jam out, dance and find an appreciation for anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know if this qualifies as amazing, but I used to hike Camelback Mountain in Arizona a few times a week and each time I still felt like it was the first time and each time I would find new things that amaze and astound me both about nature and about people. I want to find a place like that to hike out here in LA.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn about other cultures and ways of thinking that challenge my beliefs. I hope to both teach and learn from those I meet through conversation and experience.

While in college I have had various jobs, everything from telesales, to resident assitant in the dorms, to working in a restaurant and as a caterer.

This past year I worked as an Account Manager for an electronics distribution firm in Los Angeles. And now I am in the process of becoming a teacher. I look forward to hearing about others' lives whether it be what they do for work, what they believe, or what they are passionate about.

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Italy, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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