****************I don’t use couch surfing as a hookup app. It’s sad to have to write this out but I suppose it’s necessary for some people to be aware of this/be reminded of it. I use this app as a means to form connections and unify the gaps by interacting with different cultures. Thanks for reading!! ****************

Hello :) I am a Registered Nurse living in the Bay Area. I grew up in Miami FL and I wanted a drastic change so I decided to head to the PNW for college after High School. While in College I joined a volunteer program and was able to take a year off my sophomore year to go and teach second graders in Thailand. It was such an incredible and enriching experience! While in Thailand I was able to travel to Nepal, Turkey, China, Cambodia, Laos, and England. I was completely captivated by travel and knew that after I finished my degree I wanted to make travel one of my priorities. So I came back to the US and finished my nursing degree. I lived in Portland, OR and that is where I began my CS journey. After living there for 3 years I decided to quit my job and travel the world for a bit.

Now I am a travel nurse in the US and work 6 months out of the year and travel the other 6 abroad! Unfortunately, because I am living from airbnb to airbnb with each job contract I am unable to host at the moment. I am planning to be more stationed starting next year and I can't wait to get back to hosting future friends :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and hearing all their stories. I believe community and unity is what brings richness in life. Through my travels I realized what brought the most joy, happiness and long lasting memories were ones made with the people I met along the way. Yes the scenery and the aesthetic of the specific location were captivating but connecting with others was priceless.

Interests

• animals
• tattoos
• vegan
• fitness
• traveling
• minimalism
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• sports
• volleyball
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• travel
• europe
• beach volleyball
• simple living
• vegan cooking
• simplicity
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to indie, acoustic, singer song writer kind of genre. Favorite artists include Bon Iver, Mumford and Sons, Kodaline, Hozier, James Bay, Joseph, Kaleo, The Lumineers, The Oh Hellos, Radical Face, Tall Heights, Corinne Bailey, Norah Jones, etc. you get the gist! Favorite movie of all times has to be Brave Heart! Favorite books, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Perks of being a Wallflower, Looking for Alaska, Atonement, Into the Wild , The Alchemist, and lots more!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteering in Thailand for a year and experiencing what it was to be a second grade teacher and being responsible for 18 kiddos at the age of 19.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am fluent in both English and Spanish so I can aid in conversation in either language :) I also know how to knit and crochet. I am really into health and fitness and I am more than happy with sharing some yummy vegan recipes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Laos, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, Thailand, United States