CURRENT MISSION

i haven't couch surfed much, but the couchsurfing i've done i have really enjoyed. I love that you can meet and stay with locals and get to experience the culture first hand.

ABOUT ME

i love to travel {obviously}. i am determined to follow my dreams of traveling and immersing myself in other cultures and making friends all over the world...

PHILOSOPHY

do what you can to make your own dreams come true... it doesn't matter what other people say or think to distract you... continue on your mission and i think everyone can achieve anything they put their mind to and focus on...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am very new and would like to surf and see how it goes... i hear amazing things about it and would love to add it to my experiences and be able to immerse myself in the culture and learn whatever i can from others.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i have been hosted a few times and loved it! Currently i dont have a place to live and travel too often to offer a couch... but once i settle down and get a place i would love to open up a couch.

Interests

when i am not traveling, i work vigorously... money doesn't grow on trees so i have to work hard in order to travel for a lengthy period of time... i hope to one day live on a tropical island and run a non profit org... lol hopefully one day my dreams will come true!! other than that i love spending time on the beach, reading, dancing and enjoying life in anyway i can!

• culture
• dancing
• cooking
• recipes
• running
• reading
• traveling
• backpacking
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

i love all music that touches me or makes wanna get up and dance... i love all kinds of movies but some that come to mind are wedding crashers, hangover 1, knocked up, superbad, juno, swingers (you're so money and don't even know it!") i like most guy richie movies, some classics such as casino, bronx tale (yes that is a classic to me), godfellas, godfather, etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

After being in the corporate world for 13 years, i quit my great job to backpack through central and south america. I sold and gave up everything i had except for my stuff in my backpack. That was in 2012 and I think it was the best decision i have made. Things haven't been easy or simple, but they have been amazing and i feel extremely free. Working in an office in the corporate world of america felt like it was eating my soul away every single day.

Teach, Learn, Share

While traveling, i generally try to volunteer and work abroad. I think it is a good way to immerse yourself in the culture and get to learn about the places better... i have also picked up some good cooking tips/recipes from this as well!! And im always willing to share!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking and love cooking for others... i also clean up after myself as much as possible!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, United States