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Overview

  • 5 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Italian
  • 37, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • International Development
  • B.A. & M.Sc.
  • From Chicago, IL, USA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To explore the unknown...

ABOUT ME

I'm a humanitarian and I am passionate about poverty eradication and international development. I want to dedicate my life to changing lives through international public service. I love meeting new people, learning new languages, trying new cuisines, and traveling to new destinations!

This may change from time to time as I am constantly growing, changing, and evolving.

PHILOSOPHY

I have discovered that the more I immerse myself into new experiences the more I learn about myself...
the more I travel,
the more I see,
the more I learn,
the more I grow...
And life should be about growth.
Mental.
Emotional.
Spiritual.
GROWTH

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I participate by offering:

-My couch
-My services
-My knowledge

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met amazing people through this website and i think it's a great way to connect people from all walks of life.

Interests

I love using my creativity, and use the following outlets to channel it: photography, interior design, and video production.

Yoga and meditation relax me
Stimulating conversations intrigue me
Meeting new people
Learning new things
Exploring new destinations

  • design
  • photography
  • humanitarian relief
  • human rights
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I love documentaries and foreign films.

Music: I have eclectic taste in music therefore I love all genres.

Books: I enjoy reading and exploring the bookshelf's at book stores

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the MOST amazing experiences of my life was taking a motorcycle up the favela in Rio de Janeiro. It was an unforgettable experience that was invigorating, nerve-wrecking, adventurous, and indescribable...

It was definitely AMAZING...

Teach, Learn, Share

Live without pretending,
Love without depending,
Listen without defending,
Speak without offending.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Italy, United Kingdom, United States

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