ABOUT ME

Hi There! 😊 I'm Mara, nice to have you here! I hope by reading my profile you can feel the good energy through it because I am a positive individual who always tries to see the best in people and situations and I show it in my actions and I believe in being kind to everyone when given the opportunity.
I am a video editor, I have a small business in pause right now, i do massage therapy and I also work with social projects where I am part of a team that writes proposals for those who are in need being part of a specific kind of association or a community which the most community that I work with is the Quilombola (They are the descendants of Afro-Brazilian slaves who escaped from slave plantations that existed in Brazil until abolition in 1888) and it is a very powerful contact working with them, for them, so my part i do online and sometimes i do help to execute the project going to the community staying there for a few days/sometimes there's no bathroom and we do live like our ancestors had lived. Having showers on the river and relieving ourselves in the woods so i have a real concept about living and having gratitude that came from all my experiences which is always so deeply beautiful. It's a heart touching my time spending in those communities.

I'm caring and passionate about life, people, music, foodies, dogs y nature. 🏞⛰🌄

By the way I am a big mountains fan. 😍

I do believe life is better enjoyed when shared with others.

I really like the couchsurfing spirit. I figure it out what is all about so yes if i accept you in my place or I send you a request i am not interested only in sleep on your couch and also i won't be upset if you don't have time to me or if i cannot give you attention but for sure, I will be there with a open heart and a kind feeling to share even a short time having a coffee
(its not about coffee/ I even drink coffee but i love tea,/ice hot, cappuccinos, juices, cocktail,
wine and beer) anyway it's about be there for you. To serve you if I can.

Note: If you send me a request even if i cannot host you at this time i will give you my response because i recognize when people take time to read my profile and send me any request and in a nicely way is good to give you a response. I appreciate it instead just hitting the decline button with no saying any words.

No momento eu estou fora do país mas se você quer passar uns dias em Alto Paraíso, me envia uma solicitação personalizada que talvez eu consiga acomodação pra você, prefiro uma ou duas pessoas que em contrapartida cuide do espaço. Posso oferecer algumas recomendações de lugares onde comer e melhores cachoeiras, de fácil acesso, caso você esteja indo sem carro. Posso apresentar alguns amigos sobre a disponibilidade deles para te levar em alguma cachoeira ou apresentar a cidade.
I am out of the country at the moment but you still can try to request me a stay since I can get you the place for you in order to make sure you will be nice to the dogs and cats and also take care about the space. Even tho I am far I can give you a few tips and by distance recommend you some friend to show you around if you are up to it, otherwise you are totally free to do your things and the place you will stay is not in the big house, it will be in the back (tiny house with everything provided to having a good staying, there's no pictures on my home session yet but i can send it to you since we make an arrangement for a staying)

I’m truly passionate about connecting with my surfers and spending meaningful time together. Whether we're swapping stories or discovering the city, I’m fully invested in creating unforgettable moments and experiences.

Profile updated on October, 25th 2024

More about me: I live in a small beautiful city which its very quiet, there's no bus, no trains, it is in the middle of the nature between many waterfall, where the people eat organic food and have the open mind about everything (different from those who are living in the big cities) After been living in this paradise i became more thoughtful, i dislike small talking, i accept people without any judgment because it's not my job to care about who they are or how they choose to live. I learned a strong feeling to respect all no matter.

WELCOME INTO MY WORLD!

MY PHILOSOPHIES:

Everyday is the best day of my life.

Live a healthy life! Make sure you have fun and do what you like to do. Oh, and don't work too hard that you don't really get to experience life.

Surround yourself with people that you respect and those who care for you.

Life is short and we must enjoy the best of it.
I want to be happy, to live every moment to its fullest and to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. My friends and family are very important in my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfing, hosting as of now more of the former than the latter.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Surfed and hosted for the first time in 2014. I enjoyed my experience immensely. Great concept and way to experience new people, cultures, sharing and learning.

Interests

Good people, good conversation, good food.
Learning, traveling, writing, reading, volunteering, sports, kindness, smiles, listening to music, walking, hiking, jacuzzi, fireplace, running, animals, cooking and all kind of outdoors activities. Mountain lover 🏞🗻🏔⛰🌄

• dogs
• culture
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• snowboarding
• swimming
• volunteering
• mountains
• handcraft
• mountain
• soul music
• indie folk
• star

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Singers - Sade, Annie Lennox, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Emmerson Nogueira, a-ha, Elton John, Sara Bareiles, Madonna, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, Elton John, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Nick Jam, Alan Walker, Axel Johanson,
and others.
Favorite playlists - Vintage Cafe, best of bossa nova, lounge, female vocal trance, chill music, chill morning music, best of deep house, flashback...
Favorite Movies- Loving Annabelle,
Lo impossible, Taara Zameen Par (indian movie simply incredible ) ,
The bridges of Madison county ❤️

Favorites books - All by Stephen Walking and Brendon Burchard .

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Traveling to US 🇺🇲 in 2014 without knowing nobody or even speak the language

- Left my mom house at 15 years old to live by my own, had a job y take care of my self (since then I'm very responsible girl)

- Hold 🐍 sneaks in Mexico 🇲🇽

- Going on top of Grand Canyon in Arizona in a snow time.

- Build a traditional oven in Greece with my couchsurfing and her friends

Don't let me stop there!

Teach, Learn, Share

Quality people can be more valuable than beautiful scenery.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life experience, positive thoughts , a litle of my culture like samba, food, histories, music in general and if i have time I can show you around and take you to my favorites waterfalls

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Luxembourg, Mexico, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States