New York born & raised; Iranian & Italian. I am a young professional and recent college graduate living in Madrid and traveling mostly throughout Spain (and other parts of Europe, time permitting) before starting my full-time job in NY in January.

My philosophies:
(New) In order to be interesting, you have to be interested.
(Old) Nothing good or bad lasts forever.

My prominent qualities:
- Humor: My laugh is audible from around any corner
- Athleticism: My ideal day would be spent playing volleyball/soccer/hiking. I may also challenge you to an arm wrestle.
- Curiosity: Any experience spent learning is time well-spent.
- Leadership: An alpha-female in every athletic team/work group/friend group.
- Gratitude: Thankful for the intelligent, brave, supportive people in my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For the first time in my life I am moving to a foreign country with no plans, no expectations, and no close friends. I hope to spend my time seeing Spain through the eyes of a local. Let’s be friends, learn from each others’ cultures, or do something adventurous together! Show me YOUR city and I’ll gladly share stories of mine with you.

Interests

• culture
• hiking
• dance
• reading books
• exploring new places
• playing soccer
• playing volleyball

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music artists: Shakira, Maluma (#CHANTAJE!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

What I'm doing now: Moving to Spain on my own and letting life just happen.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I hope to learn from you (and will gladly share):
- How has your environment influenced the person you are today? What about you has changed in the past 5 years?
- What are your passions/fears? What is keeping you from achieving/overcoming them?
- What do you cherish about your home country and what do you wish was different?

What I can teach:
High intensity workouts

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Lots of energy - lets walk and explore for hours
- A workout/exercise buddy - hiking, sports, high intensity training
- My perspectives on technology, diversity, and Iranian or American culture
- A partner to laugh with and sing/dance to Spanish music with

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States