CURRENT MISSION

On a mission to find the comfiest couch in a cafe

ABOUT ME

Once upon a time, I was somewhat of a misanthrope (more pessimistic than anything), now I am less of pessimist, but some of my interests remain like listening to Joy Division and the like and reading what some may consider depressing literature. Despite whatever residual pessimism there may be in me, I truly enjoy loving and caring for people.

I teach 5th grade at a bilingual (English and Spanish) elementary school. Because of this, I spend most of my time now thinking about love, empathy, power, justice, and childrens books.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in empathy and sustainability.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing to meet other people and get more of an "authentic" experience while visiting other places. I enjoy traveling by myself, but sometimes it's also nice to wander around with someone who knows a place and can give you a different perspective.

Interests

Museums, used bookshops, cafes, music, art history, films, music shows and cats. I also love languages. I love to read and write. I like to pretend that I'm good with a camera and with a pen.

• cats
• arts
• writing
• literature
• contemporary art
• movies
• reading
• music
• art history
• teaching
• history
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Independent films, foreign films, romantic films, art history documentaries, art history books, currently getting into reading philosophy books

Wong Kar-Wai
Richard Linklater
Stanley Kubrick
Akira Kurosawa
Chris Marker
David Lynch
Hayao Miyazaki

Bob Dylan
Joy Division
Slowdive
Radiohead
Grouper
Talking Heads

Todos los fuegos el fuego (Cortazar)
Final del juego (Cortazar)
El secreto del mal (Bolaño)
The Sound and the Fury (Faulkner)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh, not much.

Teach, Learn, Share

Spanish and English, cinema theory, hm… I would like to learn about contemporary art (visual and film).. I know almost nothing about experimental film, would like to also learn more about economics and German and French philosophy

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States