CURRENT MISSION

to bake homemade english muffins

ABOUT ME

I live in Fishtown, in Philadelphia and I love the hood. I teach high school Spanish, and am GREAT at the numbers 0-30, and present tense ar-verbs in the language. I'm learning guitar, and like to drink delicious IPAs, and I've made up 2 mediocre jokes (well-received by happy people, less so by ornery ones)--I'll be glad to share them with you if we ever meet!

PHILOSOPHY

Trust your inner-lorax.
Art is important.
Shyness isn't worth it.
Be kind.

(Also, the 4 Agreements.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have my couch available during the summer when I'm not working, and hoping to connect with other couch surfers in the Phila area. Also enjoy couch-surfing during weekend trips, feel like it gives a unique look into the real personality of a place. Love meeting new people and hearing stories--couch surfing is more fun (and more affordable) than a hotel stay.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couch-surfed during a road trip with my friend a few summers back, and have hosted once during my time in Philadelphia.

Interests

cookie-monster, education, Spanish, dancing, Beyonce, guitar, naps, swimming, camping, star-gazing, fun, travel, coffee, picnics, swings, surprises

• cats
• arts
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• coffee
• drinking
• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• swimming
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

bob dylan, bonnie prince billy, beyonce, frank ocean, kendrick lamar, vampire weekend, in general: hiphop, bluegrass, folk (but always open to music suggestions)

Moonrise Kingdom, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Easy A

Shel Silverstein, David Sedaris, Neruda.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiking the Inca Trail probably tops my list (so far!)

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you how to cat-daddy. Or I could teach you to say something in Spanish. I also know a ton of nursery rhymes.

You wanna teach me how to cook something? Or fix a tail light, or do something else useful in a car, and I'll be forever grateful!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, United States