Hey! I'm Shaina, and I'm 23 years old. I'm originally from Maryland but I've been living in Portland for a couple of years now.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My best friend introduced me to CS on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Pittsburgh for a concert, and it was really great. I used CS to find hosts for a cross-country drive to Oregon and it turned out to be an amazing experience. I feel like I experienced so much local flavor in Iowa, South Dakota, and Montana thanks to my hosts.

Interests

I like to go to shows with my friends and do hiking on nearby trails when I get the time. I love cooking Asian food and learning new cooking techniques through making food with friends.

• arts
• concerts
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lykke Li, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beach House, Eisley, Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Merriment, MIA, Tennis, Born Ruffians, First Aid Kit, Rodrigo y Gabriela

Not a huge movie buff.. more of a show fan: Mad Men, The Newsroom, Last Week Tonight w/ John Oliver, Game of Thrones, Futurama, Freaks and Geeks

Books: Trainspotting, Waiting for the Barbarians, Persepolis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I jumped off a 45 foot cliff into a reservoir in Northern Maryland!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to cook some of my favorite Filipino dishes! I would also be open to help people practice their English or practicing my Spanish with anyone who's willing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to cook you a meal or share a bottle of wine!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States