CURRENT MISSION

alles ist moglich = anything is possible!

ABOUT ME

I very much enjoy meeting people and learning through my travels.

This year, I've had to balance work and life in a new city. I certainly learned a lot this year about myself and my environment. I spent my childhood in the Philippines, and spent the other half of my life in Vancouver. I recently moved to the other side of the country, Ottawa, for a new job, change and adventure.

Others have described me as easy going and open minded. I do get along with others very easily. I get more energy when am around other people.

My motto for the moment: live simply and care deeply.

PHILOSOPHY

For today, do something you love doing and admire.

One quote that seems to stay with me: "pain passes, but beauty remains" I think that applies to a lot of things

My dad always says: "Always bring your sunshine with you"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've couchsurfed for the first time in Europe in 2009.
I've also hosted when I used to live in Vancouver.
I live in Ottawa now and while I can't host regularly, I've met great people in Ottawa through CS, especially when I first moved here.
I've also couchsurfed in Montreal with amazing hosts

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I found out about couchsurfing in 2009 through a friend who, after finding out my lack of funds but willing spirit to travel, recommended that I try couchsurfing. I was both excited and nervous about the idea. I had the best time and memories with all of my hosts. It changed the way I travel - not just in a sense of sustainable way to travel, most importantly, I genuinely fall in love with the culture, language, food and the people.

Interests

I work in finance by trade, but I love the arts - photography, fashion, music.

I love the outdoors. I spent half my life in British Columbia. I simply love snowboarding, hiking, biking.

I'm also interested in volunteering, and international development and international relations. Currently, I live in Ottawa and am interested in policies. I really am a newbie in this area, but I would like to learn more.

• arts
• culture
• fashion
• photography
• beauty
• environment
• dining
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• snowboarding
• international relations
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Last read the Twilight series, Harry Potter, Diane Wynne Jones books, the Alchemist, Paolo Coelho books,

Music: Ever After by Bonnie Bailey, Switchfoot, Lifehouse "Everything", Craig David "Insomnia"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snowboarding at Whistler
Volunteering in the Philippines
Traveling the Philippines (I think I have 7000 more islands to go lol)
Hiking Cinque Terre with my close friends
Rome
Berlin
Prague

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Philippines