I think the best definition for me would be that I'm a dreamer. I believe in the goodness of people, I believe that we all deserve a second chance, I believe that we can make all our dreams come true, I believe in love.
I'm super fearful, but I'm always taking risks on new adventures, not allowing my fear of change to stop me from living.

I have no religion, I have been a vegetarian for 4 and a half years, I've traveled alone in India and met my current husband while traveling in Nepal. I am against all types of intolerance and I am a member of an NGO that promotes a culture of peace, peacemaking circles, non-violent communication and Restorative Justice.

I've done a Masters in Human Rights and researched in the area of Restorative Justice, a human way to transform conflicts. I am completely passionate about and I can talk for hours on this topic if the person is interested in listening.

I love doing outdoor activities (such as running, cycling, hiking or just doing for a walk), I love playing tennis, doing a picnic, photographing and chating (I love to talk).

I'm super organized (people who know me actually say I'm OCD and I keep denying it), but I'm also easy going and relaxed, I know how to follow the flow and accept the changes that happen along the way (with some resistance hahahaha).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to exchange experience, share what I know and learn something new from someone.
For me, the best part of traveling is to be able to get a closer to the local culture and people's reality.
I like to hear the opinion of local people about their country, its culture, its history, human relations etc and try to see reality through a new perspective.
I believe that couchsurfing allows this exchange to happen in a very natural way and that brought me here.

Interests

• culture
• human rights
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• social work
• massage
• conflict resolution
• restorative justice

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a fan of the work of actors and directors like Quentin Tarantino, Woody Allen, Tom Hanks, Almodovar, Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise, Judi Dench, DiCaprio, Al Pacino, Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L Jackson, Robin Willams, Meryl Streep ... I also love Brazilian movies, actors and actresses.

Some movies: The Godfather, The Shawshank Redemption, The Clockwork Orange, Good Will Hunting, The Green Mile, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, A Beautiful Mind, Inception, Gladiator, Up!, Fight Club, Ben Hur, Pulp Fiction, Forest Gump......

I love Brazilian rhythms, especially Bossa Nova, Samba, MPB, Manguebeat, Maracatu and Frevo. I also love rock-and-roll.

Books: The Metamorphosis, Animal Farm, 1984, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Cien Años de Soledad, O filho de mil homens, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison, A verdade e as formas jurídicas...

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning local things like dances, music, language, cooking and everything related to the local culture.

I will certainly be sharing about Brazilian culture, because I absolutely love my country. I can teach a bit of Portuguese, how to cook some typical foods and how to dance Samba!

I know a bit about ayurvedic massage as well.

I don't consider myself a very skilled person, but I'm very happy to share everything I know with anyone who is interested.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help with simple housework activities like cooking, tidying up, washing dishes and even playing with children. I'm very clean and organized. I am willing to contribute in a useful way, just tell me how.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, China, England, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, India