CURRENT MISSION

to have a positive influence, no matter how small, on people's lives

ABOUT ME

I grew up in Wisconsin, went to school in New Jersey, then moved to Costa Rica, where I began teaching English. I have been teaching English and/or working for non-profits in various countries since I graduated college. I thrive off growing and learning by challenging myself and knowing that I'm working for something I believe in that hopefully makes some sort of difference, however small, in peoples lives.
I am an optimistic, energetic people-person. I don't drink, smoke or do drugs of any sort, but you wouldn't guess that by my extroverted nature. I love getting to know people of cultures different from my own and learning from each person's beautiful uniqueness.

PHILOSOPHY

"Every single problem in your life is the seed of an opportunity for some greater benefit" -Deepak Chopra

Todo pasa por algo ;-)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have unfortunately not been able to host much since most of the time I rent out a room in someone else's house. More of my experience has been with awesome CS hosts I've met on my travels.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met some really cool people through couchsurfing, and I hope to meet more!

Interests

I love dancing, listening to music, reading, playing guitar, exploring new territories, eating, laughing, playing nerdy word games, and just hanging out with people talking and enjoying each moment wherever I am.

• dancing
• drinking
• reading
• music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to laugh, smile and enjoy life, so I love comedies in both movie and book form. I also like inspirational literature (and music) because I strive to constantly improve myself and my understanding of people and myself. When it comes to music, my tastes are varied and sometimes just dependent on my mood. I like a lot of acoustic versions of songs, fun music I can dance to, R&B and many other genres... I LOVE music

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about people and sharing my own life experiences and personality with others... whatever we teach each other will be discovered in that process :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, Peru, Turkey, United States