CURRENT MISSION

I am currently living in Quito, Ecuador completing a masters program. Absorbed in life and studies here as well as back home in California. Hoping to see more of Ecuador before I leave!

ABOUT ME

I call Northern California in the US home. I am currently a masters student for a two-year program (2010-2012) at FLACSO in Quito, Ecuador studying gender and human rights. I love riding my bike, walks and hikes outdoors, cooking, analyzing the world with friends, good beer and coffee, and playing guitar when I get a chance.

PHILOSOPHY

I try to live in the present as much as possible, to enjoy each moment, to love deeply and genuinely, to remind those I love that I love them. I would like to make the world a better place and think starting with myself is a great place to start. I like to keep life simple and calm and take great pleasure in little things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We don't have a place for anyone to sleep in our house here in Quito, unfortunately, but when I do, I think it would be fun to host. In the meantime, I hope to meet some great people passing through or when I travel.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to Couch Surfing, but I've had many many friends tell me stories about both hosting and surfing. They've had great experiences. I went on a hike once here in Quito that a couchsurfer organized and had a great time. I think Couchsurfing is a great idea and like how it revives some of that good 'ol neighborly trust and community in our globalized world!

Interests

Hiking, Guitar, Politics, Food, Coffee

• human rights
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• politics
• traveling
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For sure, my favorite trip ever was the 4-day solo bike trip I did in 2010 down the California Coast! I want to do it again!

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