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Site: www.okaybokeh.com

CURRENT MISSION

I'm currently on my summer work/travel adventure which I do every summer. This time I'm doing a series of assignments around the world either on video or photo but most gigs are flexible and change with time which is rather exciting.

ABOUT ME

I was born in Peru in 1985, then relocated to the U.S. a few times: I've lived in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and currently live in Washington D.C. In addition I've also lived in the UK while traveling around and applying for school, Costa Rica for my Master's in Media, Peace and Conflict studies at the United Nations University for Peace (Yes, that exists!)

I'm very honest, straight forward but diplomatic at the same time. I don't get mad easily 'cause I have a lot of patience.Play music( guitar, harmonica, cajon, sing) but don't bring any instruments when I'm traveling.

I'm passionate about the way images can help tell stories and I'm always looking for fascinating narratives which might have not been told. For more visit: www.okaybokeh.com

PHILOSOPHY

Carpe Diem!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have couchsurfed throughout the UK and used to host people in my home in DC.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Birmingham, Oxford... It has certainly redefined the sense of community in my dictionary!

Interests

Music, Art, Reading interesting books, Politics, etc

• arts
• books
• singing
• running
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Jerry McGuire, Requiem for a Dream, Remember the titans, Patch Adams

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jumped from Magdalen Bridge on May Day, Oxford. Hugged Steven Tyler on stage, after running and eluding the security guards. Lived in the UK for 6 months. Helped homeless men learned about computers :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm known to be a great storyteller. I will also show you my photo gallery of everything I've covered over the years from President Obama to the Red Hot Chilli Papers, the pope, election time in the US, Agent Orange victims in Vietnam and Cuba.

If you like beer/wine I can certainly bring some to share or some souvenir from the last place I visited.

Oh yeah, I you need a portrait, facebook profile pic or anything photo related let me know.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, Honduras, Ireland, Peru, Spain, United States, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, England, Peru, United States