CURRENT MISSION

Turning idealism into realism.

ABOUT ME

Gringa transplant in Panama City. I married my Panamanian husband in San Francisco, CA and moved with him at the end of June 2010. Now enjoying being a newlywed, working for a Panamanian non-profit (environmental defense), and getting to know Panama City intensely well! I am a hopeless idealist and Latina wannabe. I like being involved in social justice-y pursuits, salsa dancing, and eating all the patacones, yuca, and corvina I can get my hands on.

PHILOSOPHY

"Loyalty to a petrified opinion never broke a chain or freed a human soul." -- Mark Twain

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Sadly, we cannot offer a couch right now. But please hit me up if you want to get coffee or a beer!

Interests

Advocacy, writing, books, Latin dancing, running, yoga, traveling, penguins, sunflowers, lightning, potatoes, reminiscing, reflecting, and thoughtful conversations.

• writing
• books
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• beer
• coffee
• yoga
• running
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite books: Lolita, Reading Lolita in Tehran, The House of the Spirits, The Poisonwood Bible, Mountains Beyond Mountains, The Glass Castle, What is the What, The God of Small Things.Favorite music: Manu Chao, Julieta Vanegas, Duo Guardabarranco, Elliott Smith, Los Orishas, Chavela Vargas, Ella Fitzgerald, Le Tigre, Silvio Rodriguez, Calle 13, Casuarina, Mercedes Sosa, Imogen Heap... lots of Brazilian, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata...Favorite movies: Little Children, Little Miss Sunshine, American Beauty, mujERES INFIELes, Voces Inocentes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, China, Costa Rica, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Ireland, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Nicaragua, United States

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