My partner, Tomas, and I live in a two-bedroom apartment with a sizeable front yard in quaint Historic East Urbana. We are guardians to a sweet 10-year-old boy, have two cats, work full-time, and go to school. Tomas is an excellent cook and likes to build bikes--so we usually have a bike or two around to loan to surfers. We are a decent balance of relaxed and involved, participating in a lot of local organizing/activities. We are well-connected in CU and can help visitors navigate. We are pretty extroverted and love to cook and converse with guests.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I host, have surfed a few times, connect with folks in town and outside of it. I've offered my place to many people. I have both surfed and hosted. I really enjoy it and making sure your experience in Urbana-Champaign is memorable and special for you.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• modern art
• human rights
• cooking
• thrifting
• live music
• cycling
• art history
• cultural studies
• dance
• social justice
• foodie
• sculpture
• justice
• international politics
• international law
• academia
• cultural events
• murals
• restorative justice
• education populaire

Music, Movies, and Books

Animal collective, Le Tigre, M. Ward, Bjork, Miles Davis, The Ink Spots, The Knife, Lila Downs, Billie Holiday, Belle and Sebastian, The Doors, Ceú

Metropolis, Me You and Everyone We Know, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sonnenallee, Science of Sleep, Ghost World

Teach, Learn, Share

I can show you-
1) How to thrift shop like a pro.
2) How to make earrings.
3) How to knit a scarf.
4) What to drink at the pub in town.

I would like to learn-
1,) About you, your interests, your stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Germany, United States