I am a current Environmental Peace Corps volunteer serving in the rural community of Oga Ita, Paraguay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the sense of "community" and camaraderie that can be found at various points in life. I feel it from those I grew up with in my home town. I feel it from my current site and the loving Paraguayan families who share what little they have with me. I feel it amongst other Peace Corps Volunteers. And I feel it with couchsurfers. I want to do what I can to respect and keep these support systems alive for so many unique travelers.
My site is also located in a beautiful and unique part of Paraguay (an underrated gem of South America) on the ridge of the Atlantic Forest. Any opportunity I have to share and educate about the environmental significance of this region, I feel is my responsibility as the PCV here.

Interests

World News, Sports, Local development, community engagement, reading, traveling, stand up comedy, art.

• arts
• environment
• cooking
• beer
• news
• reading
• traveling
• investing
• sports
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Gangs of New York, the Dark Knight Trilogy, Perfume, Blues Brothers, Interstellar...I can list movies for ages and then be upset because I still forgot my favorites.
I will always have a place in my heart for the early 2000s emo punk scene I was once a part of (Jillians in Las Vegas!) but I have evolved to enjoy an enormously broad variety. always searching.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming in the Amazon, Taking a nap on Machu Picchu, just doing what I set my mind to. Everyday has the potential to be amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Friendship, respect, good convo. A beer?
I wish I could say I am a culinary master or something but it is not true. I'll attempt to cook with you and cover dishes

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Paraguay, Peru, United States