I am a journalist and a resercher from Brazil. In 2013, I finished my master in Communication and Politics in the Federal University of Bahia and I have worked in communication departments in different organizations since I graduated. I worked with politicians in election campaigns ; publics organs, including the biggest theater in the north of Brazil (Castro Alves Theater); and in an international festival of dance (Festival Vivadança), among other things. I lived one year in Cork, Ireland, in 2014. I love travelling and meeting people. Nowadays, I have been living with my husband and my parents in Salvador.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it is a great way to meet new people and diferent cultures, furthermore to know many places through the point of view of someone who lives there.

Interests

I am a multifaceted person and I am interested in things of diferent 'universes'. It can be a little bit strange but I like travelling, politics, social movements, music, dance, playing soccer, swimming, photography, decoration, make up, wine... and I love dogs (I have five).

• dogs
• theater
• photography
• make up
• festivals
• dancing
• wine
• politics
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• soccer
• swimming
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

I like rock, reggae, classical music, but the kind of music that I listen to more is brazilian music. I love Chico Buarque, Gonzaguinha, Beto Guedes, Vinícius de Moraes, Gilberto Gil, Moraes Moreira, Maria Bethanea, Adriana Calcanhoto, Cássia Eller, Marisa Monte, Maria Rita, Zeca Baleiro... and I like "forró" (tipical music from northeast of Brazil) and 80's rock bands like Legião Urbana, Barão Vermelho, Titãs.
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I don't have a favorite movie or a film which has changed my life. But the kind of movie that I really like is drama. Blockbusters and special effects, in general, don't interest me. I like movies with a good plot and complex characters. I like historical movies and movies based on real facts as well.
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In recent years, I have read scientific books and articles about politics, democracy, communication, public opinion, popular participation - and other subjects which are essential to my studying and research - written by authors like Hannah Arendt, Habermas, Bobbio, Paulo Freire, Gramsci, among others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't know if it is amazing, but it was a great time in my life. When I was a student, I took part of the student movement in the university and I participated of many discussions, debates and demonstrations. It was a huge learning for me and, since then, I have been interested in politics and social movements.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some portuguese lessons, make up tips and chats.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Ireland