CURRENT MISSION

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I am studying abroad in Europe and will not be back in Chicago until the winter.

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Finish College, Travel the World, Meet inspiring people

ABOUT ME

I like to make even the mundane fun and entertaining. I have a lot of positive energy, and I live for adventure. One of my favorite days backpacking in Vieques, I slept in a hammock on the beach, went for a sunrise run to find a cave someone mentioned, got kicked by a horse before 9am, foraged for coconuts, collected and cooked fresh snails, went kayaking in the bio-luminescent bay, got stung by a jellyfish, road dune buggies along the beach and walked with flashlights along the cost to see the island's night fish.

PHILOSOPHY

I don't want to ever be just a student or just my job. So everyday I will be a hoolahooper, a surfer, a farmer, a chef, a fire dancer, a comedian, a soccer player, a slack-liner, a backpacker, a seamstress... I love learning new skills and sharing what I know.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I love CS because it helps connect those who want to meet new people and have adventures together.

Interests

Outdoor sports: hiking, kayaking, surfing, skiing, biking...you name it!
Dancing
Comedy Improv
Photography
Creative non-fiction writing
Cooking

• fish
• arts
• writing
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• running
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• fishing
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• surfing
• skiing
• sports
• soccer
• teaching
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Ip Man may be one of my favorite movies. I want to be Ip Man! Not solely because of the whole Wing Chun thing (though martial art skills are super bad ass) but because of his unconquerable moral character and spirit.

I am always down for a good comedy! Giving a shout out to Bridesmaids, Blades of Glory, casa de mi padre, and The Interview. Also, I love Ted talks!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Studied a semester abroad in Israel where I hiked across the country. I also went back to volunteer as an assistant teacher in Bat Yam, an economically repressed neighborhood and hub for new immigrants.

This past summer I helped lead a Placemaking project, where I had my photographs installed as part of the artist, JR's, "Turning the World Inside Out" art advocacy campaign to raise awareness on public housing issues in Chicago.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching me anything that you love doing is the greatest gift you can give me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you never want to loose at Foosball again , I have some sweet tips ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Jordan, Puerto Rico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, United States