CURRENT MISSION

travel more :)

ABOUT ME

I would describe myself as happy, curious, easygoing, thoughtful and silly.I'm equal parts nerd and athlete. I play tennis, cycle and snowboard. I love reading, especially about the history of science and medicine.I work as a medical assistant and Spanish medical interpreter at an orthopedic surgery clinic in Denver, Colorado. I plan on starting medical school in August 2012.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm a humanist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In the past I've traveled to Argentina, Spain, France, Germany and Mexico. I haven't hosted or surfed yet, but I think it's a great idea. I'm going to be in the Dominican Republic during summer 2012 and I would like to give surfing a try.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None yet

Interests

Sports: tennis, cycling, snowboarding, ping pong, soccer, ultimate frisbee

• athlete
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• podcasts
• cycling
• surfing
• skiing
• snowboarding
• sports
• soccer
• tennis
• table tennis
• history
• languages
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: Mar adentro, Nueve reinas, Roma, Princesas, Voces inocentes, El misterio del Trinidad, El secreto de sus ojos, Tiempo de valientesPodcasts: La aldea irreductible, A hombros de gigantes, Con todo el derecho, El rincon prohibidoBooks:- Mountains Beyond Mountains by Paul Farmer- Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn- Emergency Physician by Edward Ziegler- First, Do No Harm by Lisa Belkin- Sir William Osler: A Life in Medicine by Michael Bliss

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Argentina in 2003: three weeks of snowboarding at different ski resorts and staying in youth hostels. I was traveling with a good friend who lives in Argentina with his family. One day we hiked outside of the resort boundary and rode down some of the best powder I've seen in my life. Two to three feet deep, untracked powder, and if felt more like floating or gliding than snowboarding. The avalanche danger was significant, and I would not have done it had I known then what I know now about avalanche conditions, but it was an incredible experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have played soccer for 20 years and coached for 6 seasons. I have worked as a Spanish/English medical interpreter for 3 years. I can give recommendations for Spanish-language films and podcasts. I'm very good at making pancakes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, France, Germany, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States