Hello! I'm a teacher and an interpreter. Some things that bring me much joy: language, linguistics, Latin America, dogs, cooking, painting, tacos al pastor. I live in a sweet, cozy, (slightly funky), house with my best friend, my sister and my pup in a vibrant neighborhood in Portland.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am seeking international (and domestic!) connections! I recently moved to Portland and now that I'm a bit more settled, I can't travel as much, so I'm looking to compensate by hosting some travelers myself.

I am new to couchsurfing but would like to give it a try.

Also, I prefer to have guests Weds-Sun. The beginnings of the week are pretty stressful for me and I can't dedicate as much time to social fun.

Interests

Balance between productivity and spontaneity.

• dogs
• arts
• cooking
• wine
• drinking
• traveling
• painting
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

East of Eden, To Kill a Mockingbird, everything Noam Chomsky.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Something amazing? Well, maybe not amazing, but here's something scary and impactful: I moved to Andalucía when I was 17 to live and study on my own. I learned more in that year than I have in any other phase of my life, having been thrown from my little town where I knew everyone and everything to being a stranger in every sense of the word. I'm glad I did it.

Teach, Learn, Share

"La suprema felicidad de la vida es saber que eres amado por ti mismo o, más exactamente, a pesar de ti mismo." --Victor Hugo

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will cook with you! I will drink wine with you! I will give you advice on where to go in Portland. I dig art projects.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, England, France, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Netherlands, Spain