I'm a former high school English teacher in the Los Angeles area. I have taken over a year off from teaching full time to pursue more travel and a new career.
I have spent the last year working on becoming a personal trainer a.k.a. fitness coach.

I'm an avid traveler who has been to 18 countries, mainly in Europe and Central America. I don't want to take pictures of places, I want to meet the people and learn about how they live their lives. I love being part of healthy communities. One of my favorite things to do is travel and volunteer. I also enjoy playing team sports like dodgeball, softball and baseball. I am love to go Salsa and Bachata dancing as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to travel more authentically with the help of local people. I love getting a sense of what it feels like to live somewhere. I'm not the biggest fan of tourist traps or sightseeing.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Lumineers,
Bachata - Joan Soriano, Antony Santos

Books - A Prayer for Owen Meany, The Alchemist, The Things They Carried, 11 Minutos...and lots more

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Joined an Irish Band during 5 months of backpacking in Western Europe.

Teach, Learn, Share

Salsa
Bachata,
Guitar
Softball
English/Spanish

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook, I can clean, I can teach you to play the guitar.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ireland, United States