I usually have a plan, but detours are my weakness. Smiling comes naturally, but I also tend to make faces at people when I'm thinking. I have a passion for science and a love for education. When I'm finished with my volunteer service, I'll be heading back to grad school - barring any detours ;) .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What I see with Couchsurfing is people getting to share the bits of their lives that they're are proud of and enjoy the most. What could be better? Sometimes it's doing something they haven't since they were kids. Sometimes it's experiencing a place as a newcomer themselves. Sometimes it's one-on-one brunch conversations with a new person or a night out with a local friends. I feel very lucky to have been a part of some such experiences, and to have shared the Couchsurfing experience with my friends as well!

Interests

I used to work at a museum so I'm always down to check one out! Green rooftop bars! Places that focus on sustainability! LOVE the water - always up for a snorkel or a dive. I'm hoping to be a Master Diver at some point! If there's a festival you can count me in! I also like to try social dancing (salsa, swing, contra), usually paired with friends, drinks, and laughs.

• festivals
• dancing
• walking
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• tennis
• swimming
• science
• museums
• casual biking
• cave exploring

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Watership Down, Holes, The Three Musketeers, Hidden Figures, Series: Harry Potter, His Dark Materials, anything by Tamora Pierce

Movies: UP, Life of Pi

Music: Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Ingrid Michealson, Outkast, JohnnySwim

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Meeting a curious harbor seal during a dive! I felt so ungraceful swimming next to him/her haha.

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing experiences and good conversation is what makes this worthwhile! What better way to learn?

But, if anyone is interested in swimming lessons, I got you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bermuda, Canada, China, Guatemala, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States