I grew up in Tacoma, WA and after a few years of working on the East Coast [SC and MA] I am back in Washington helping take care of family. I am currently unable to host, but would love to meet some travelers in the area. Now that I am back in my hometown it is fun to show people around to all of the places I grew up with!

Things to know about me:
I love to dance! Any groove can put me in a good mood and I love to connect to people from all backgrounds and walks of life through dance. My passion is Brazilian Zouk, and I also love Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata, and Ballet.

I am all about self care - I love spending a good night in with my journal and a cup of tea, or meditating in the mornings. My current goal is to get to 365 days in a row of meditating with Headspace! Currently in the 100s but feeling positive about the journey :) Ask me about DBT, Neurofeedback Therapy, and/or the Muse Headband!

I value authentic engagement and am I chose not to be on social media platforms outside of LinkedIN and CS at the end of 2016. Now I have wayyy more free time and I spend it calling my close friends and reading books at night :p

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to experience new places in authentic environments. I could really care less about seeing the sights if its not through the lens of what it really means to be in a certain place. I have visited Rio De Janeiro many times and still haven't made it to Cristo Redentor, because I realized many of the locals haven't either!

Interests

Favorite Podcasts: Planet Money, 99% Invisible, Pod Save America: Lovett or Leave It

• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• violin
• backpacking
• camping
• tennis
• volleyball
• economics
• brazil
• colômbia
• zouk
• portugués
• tesol

Music, Movies, and Books

Reggae - Natiruts, Rebelution, Onze:20
Death Cab for Cutie and RATATAT are my all time favorites.
I can always get down to some good edm and hip hop too.

Currently Reading: LOTR: The Two Towers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo backpacking to trip to South America, dying to go back!

Teach, Learn, Share

Brazilian Zouk, Kizomba, Salsa!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, laughs, good times, 6-pack/bottle of wine/chocolate ? !! I'm open to suggestions, I'm relatively new to the surfing scene and would be happy to help in any way that fits!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States