I have enjoyed hosting many different couch surfers in the past. I enjoy learning something new, meeting new people, and hearing their stories and life lessons. I enjoy my work in Hartford, CT as a criminal justice researcher, but I live in New Haven, CT because I like the college-town atmosphere. I spend my free time hiking, crocheting, rock climbing, camping, and playing racquetball. I try my best to have practical skills in my repertoire, so I am currently enrolled in an EMT course and am practicing basic Portuguese when I can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think Couchsurfing is a great way to meet new people, learn about other cultures, customs, and places, and have new adventures. Whether I am hosting or traveling, I have been happy to discover and rediscover that people are kind-hearted, curious, and always have something new to teach me.

Interests

My interests tend to wax and wane, but generally I enjoy getting outside to enjoy seeing new things. I love to explore cities and nature, camping, trying out a new transit system, site-seeing, museums, going to the movies, and listening to speeches and lectures.
Some physical activities I are enjoy are rock climbing, racquetball, softball, soccer, cricket, rugby, hiking, canoeing, capture the flag, and squash.
But, I also enjoy relaxing and reading a book, hanging out with my friends, crocheting, origami, making crafts and jewelry, and cooking.

• cats
• pub crawls
• news
• crochet
• hiking
• camping
• snowboarding
• rock climbing
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Country Music, Buena Vista Social Club, Pop/Rock, Reggaeton, and open to new music!
Movies: Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Waking Life, Fight Club, & Good Will Hunting
Books: Kite Runner, Stone Fox, To Kill a Mockingbird & Running with Scissors

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked Mount Katahdin in Maine in the night to see the sunrise on the top of Knife's Edge.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach crochet.
I would like to learn how to cook more dishes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some food from my area, maybe I can crochet you a hat, if you like. I am clean, respectful, and treat others the way I would like to be treated.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, India, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States