I.. love to dance !( and randomly will ). I'm curious about many things ( you'll probably hear me say 'I wonder.' ) I'm interested in seeing, tasting, hearing the unfamiliar and learning about it's origins and journey.

I enjoy listening: sounds, stories, opinions; I'm all ears.

I have fun cycling and hiking; I played tennis when I was younger.. I haven't in a bit, but I'm up for it! I'm up for most activities.
I have a Tai chi practice and yoga practice that I'm committed to :)

I try to live a cruelty free lifestyle, which means I try not to wear or use animal byproducts, and I mostly try to stick to a vegan diet. However, because I enjoy learning about culture, I re-write this code depending on context.

While in Los Angeles, for my B.A. (french & francophone studies, music Xstory) I made time for learning about social justice issues regarding gentrification, immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and liberation movements for Black and Chicanx/Latinx identified folk via activist work.

I'm a conceptual artist; I make zines and embroider too. Check out my IG, if you're interested: gelatinaderompope. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've couchsurfed in Europe & in the states, and have met inspiring individuals. I'd like the opportunity to share what I have with strangers who are willing to learn, and grow in exchange for positive energy.

In my opinion, from the many great experiences I've had thanks to this site, I think it's one of the most enjoyable ways to travel. I dig it because it brings together people of varying lifestyles on the principle of sharing.

Interests

-"music"
-astrology
-spirituality
-art: illustrating; visual art; street art & graffiti; checking out art exhibitions ( mostly in non traditional settings )
--zines
- independent & short films; documentaries
- fashion
- yoga
- meditation
- nature
- cooking
- research : ( at the moment )music, activism, performativity, philosophy
- reading
-activism
-artivism

• arts
• culture
• fashion
• photography
• documentaries
• diy
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• yoga
• meditation
• thrifting
• movies
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• philosophy
• nature
• universe
• activism
• ocean
• forest

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm all over the map when it comes to music.. I mean, I dig : Sun Ra, Ali & Toumani, Cafe Tacvba, Enanitos Verdes, Nina Simone, Tribe Called Quest, Fugees, Ibeyi, Sister Mantos, SanCha, Thee Commons( local bands) ..cuban son, son jarocho, merengue, romanticas, boleros, jazz, funk, bossa nova, jazz, experimental....

Classics in my video-library are: Pans Labyrinth, Pulp Fiction, A Christmas Story

Books… agh! I lO0OOOVE books, i love to read, ( lately, scholarly ) articles and journals, zines, non fiction and fiction ; and finding books in libraries!! Lately I've been reading a lot of Judith Butler and other provocative works regarding performativity.
Also, Life and a half by Sony Lab'ou Tansi

I enjoy reading Bells Hooks works on love, Nadine Ehlers' racial imperatives…

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

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let's talk about it!

Teach, Learn, Share

I practice present moment awareness, and I encourage others to do so too.

I like to share: food, advice, perspective, interests, space, silence

Honestly, ask away!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain