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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Currently working as a UN intern in Quito, Ecuador
living and enjoying life. Meeting new people, places, and cultures.
ABOUT ME
Spontaneous, always down to meet new people, adventurous, etc... Its hard to quantify someone in a few words but I'm always happy to experience new things, places, and cultures. I love my family and close friends and will do anything for them.
PHILOSOPHY
Do it, be spontaneous. Follow your dreams, live and enjoy life, otherwise you'll wake up and half of your life will have passed you by.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
hosting and surfing
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Been an active member of the couchsurfer community for around 7 years now.
Interests
I got my Masters in Applied Physics in Jan 2013 and Masters in International Devlopment in 2016. I am very active, I play soccer, tennis, run, love the outdoors, try to enjoy my surroundings as much as I can. I am also very involved in activism, being involved with groups that try to make this world a better place. I love to travel, and try new things. Hit me up if you want to grab a coffee or beer or get in some adventures around the city!
- human rights
- beer
- coffee
- marathon
- running
- traveling
- outdoor activities
- backpacking
- surfing
- skydiving
- soccer
- tennis
- world cup
- physics
Music, Movies, and Books
A Scanner Darkly, 1984, Fight Club, Donnie Darko, The Big Lebowski, Slaughterhouse Five, Farenheit 451, Martian Chronicles, Animal Farm, A Brave New World, The Brothers Kamarazov, The Bourne trilogy, Lord of the Rings, Joyeux Noël, L'auberge Espagnol, V for Vendetta, Memento, Inception, American History X, Bladrunner, A Clockwork Orange, The Usual Suspects, Drive, Contact, Che Guevara-A Revolutionary Life.
Music- Jazz, Classic Rock, Indie Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Good Rap, House, Techno
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
View of the world while skydiving, living in France, working with people that have been dealt a rough deal in life and being amazed and awed by their dedication and cheery outlook on life.
Running and finishing a marathon in Miami.
Backpacking through S. America, World Cup in Brazil, various activist campaigns.
Working in Palestine in 2016.
Teach, Learn, Share
I speak English, French, Spanish. Would love to become better at French, German and Spanish.
What I Can Share with Hosts
Sharing of our experiences, life stories. I am up for sharing a meal, coffee, smile, and maybe an adventure!
Countries I’ve Visited
Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Palestine, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Countries I’ve Lived In
Ecuador, France, Northern Ireland, United States