CURRENT MISSION

keeping myself entertained in Portland

ABOUT ME

I have lived in Portland about 8 years, and I love this city, especially in the summer! I am a student at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, learning acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, etc.

I have traveled in South America and Europe, I think Spain would qualify as my favorite country to visit. I had a fantastic time couch surfing and staying with friends in Barcelona, Bilbao, and Toledo last fall. I met great people, and I went surfing on the northern coast!

My personality is calm, friendly, and a tiny bit shy. I like to go out with my friends and hear live music, have a drink, dance a bit, meet some new people, talk about books and movies and this strange and interesting world we live in. I also like to cook delicious food with friends, eat, talk, and then watch a good film together.

PHILOSOPHY

A positive perspective and enjoyment of the moment...a hopeful spirit, and a good sense of humor and adventure!
I like to try new things and meet new people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have a nice futon in a big apartment, located in SE Portland close to downtown. I wouldn't mind showing you around my city, going for a bike ride, or giving you directions to where you want to go!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I stayed with some wonderful people in Barcelona. Also, I met some people for drinks and language exchange. I like to have new people in my life!

Interests

languages, plants, swimming, surfing, cycling, reading, drawing, painting, dancing, gaining perspective on life...feel free to check-out my myspace page:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=24221747

• books
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• painting
• drawing
• music
• live music
• cycling
• surfing
• swimming
• languages
• medicine
• language exchange
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I watch a lot of Spanish films to practice my Spanish and because they are quite entertaining...Almodovar, Saura, etc.
I'm kind of a slow reader, however I did read 100 Years of Solitude twice!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first time abroad I lived and traveled in Ecuador for 3 months. I spent a week in the most beautiful pueblo high up in the Andes. It was tucked in the mountains just below a volcano. I saw spectacular waterfalls and enjoyed the hot springs. I was quite shy at 18 years old, but I managed to make a few friends here.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, France, Italy, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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