Hey! I'm from California, born and raised. I lived in Miami for four years and from there I left to travel Central and South America for a year. I am learning Spanish as I go and after 7 months I speak enough of the language to get by okay. I love hiking, camping, snow-skiing and most outdoor activities. I am a big reader and am always reading a book. I am a very calm person but also love making jokes. I am a freelance writer so I spend quite a bit of time on my computer as I complete assignments. I'm incredibly curious and especially about the Latin American culture so I ask a lot of questions or observe others a lot! I love meeting people and getting to know others, deeply, if possible. Hence this big year long solo trip :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Living with families and locals has given me a glimpse into the culture and families along the way. Now that I'm settled in Ecuador I also want to open my home to other backpackers/travelers that are passing through Guayaquil.

Interests

Hiking
Running
Yoga
Snow-Skiing
Camping
Reading
Writing
Cooking

• culture
• writing
• books
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• teaching
• freelancing
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Glass Animals, Alt-J, Odesza, BORNS, The Black Keys, Chet Faker, Arctic Monkeys .. the likes. My favorite authors are John Steinbeck, Sylvia Plath, Cecilia Ahern, Janet Fitch, David Sedaris..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm traveling Latin America which seems pretty amazing to me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a professor of Psychology in Miami and will talk to anyone about this if they can stand it

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook and eat so I'm pretty good at making a good kitchen companion.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States