CURRENT MISSION

For the third time in my life moving to a new country (Canada) to start my master's in Cultural Studies, and also enjoy as much as possible of this second largest country in the world!

ABOUT ME

I was born and lived all my life in Mexico City, travelled little, studied and work a lot. Three years ago I left everything behind to move to Edinburgh and start a new adventure. Miss the sun but love the idea of being in a place where culture and nature are so greatly appreciated! Now I am going back to the continent to experience life in the North and learn more about myself, immigration and unspoiled nature.

For now I work at the University of Edinburgh, helping in the enormous task of making research freely available online. In some weeks I shall be heading back with my hometown Mexico City to enjoy the good food and warmth before parting to Canada.

PHILOSOPHY

Be brave!; Listen and understand, don't judge.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the past I've been lucky to host people through this website and friends of friends. I am always happy to hear about other places, cultures and perspectives. I am yet to experience being someone's couchsurfer and I do hope I can make it happen soon.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Since arriving in Edinburgh three years ago, I have offered a place in my home. Some through this website, some just as favours for friends, but I always try to help whenever I can.

Interests

Journalism, discussing and watching films, cats, reading books adapted for movies, nature, hiking, contact sports, beautiful landscapes and inspiring places, writing whenever I can, any kind of dancing but specially salsa, getting to know the local music scene whenever its possible, baking anything sweet really.

• cats
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• dancing
• dining
• baking
• movies
• reading
• music
• hiking
• sports
• cultural studies
• journalism
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Cloud Atlas (movie and book), Attonment, David Copperfield, books by Kapuscinski, The Bell Jar, any creative non-fiction like Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, etc., The god of small things, and many many more.

Music: Radiohead, Of Monsters and Men, Sigur Ros, Zero 7, I'm in love with Bossa Nova and relaxing Jazz, and getting into Blues lately.

Movies: Crouching tiger, hidden dragon, The Virgin Suicides, Horror films with old-school special effects, Grease and other musicals, Billy Elliot, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing the sunset over the Pacific Ocean in California while driving back on Highway 1.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm always willing to teach the mysterious art of tortillas. Overall I just love learning and exchanging culture, languages, and connecting with people from everywhere, hoping to make long-lasting friendships!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States