ABOUT ME

Hi There! 😊 I'm Mara, nice to have you here! I hope by reading my profile you can feel the good energy going through it because I am a positive individual who always tries to see the best in people and situations and I show it in my actions and I believe in being kind to everyone when given the opportunity.
I am a video editor, I have a small business in pause right now, i do massage therapy and I also work with social projects, I am part of a team that writes proposals for those who are in need being part of a specific kind of association or a community which the most community that I work with is the Quilombola (They are the descendants of Afro-Brazilian slaves who escaped from slave plantations that existed in Brazil until abolition in 1888) and it is a very powerful contact working with them, for them, so my part i do online and sometimes i do help to execute the project going to the community staying there for a few days/sometimes there's no bathroom and we do live like our ancestors had lived. Having showers on the river and relieving ourselves in the woods so i have a real concept about living and having gratitude that came from all my experiences which is always so deep (one important thing- those people live in a place very far from the city between high mountains and difficult-to-access roads. Many people in Brazil still don't know what quilombola people are having no idea about their existence, about those who are fighting to preserve their knowledge and culture like their ancestors did. For many, they are considered poor people but in reality they are not because they plant and harvest their own daily food and carry on a huge ancestral knowledge besides they are so simple and meaningful wornderful people. It must keep on. It's deep. It's beautiful. It's a heart touching.

I'm caring and passionate about life, people, music, foodies, dogs y nature. 🏞⛰🌄

By the way I am a big mountains fan. 😍

I do believe life is better enjoyed when shared with others.

I really like the couchsurfing spirit. I figure it out what is all about so yes if i accept you in my place or I send you a request i am not interested only in sleep on your couch and also i won't be upset if you don't have time to me or if i cannot give you attention but for sure, I will be there with a open heart and a kind feeling to share even a short time having a coffee
(its not about coffee/i don'tdrink coffe btw but i love tea/ice hot) it's about be there for you. To serve you if I can.

I do like to socialize and i also enjoy having time to myself to enjoy the silence.

For the next month i will be on the road, for the first time in Europe and Thailand so if we meet in somehow may it be for the most positive impact.

Profile updated on September, 20th 2024

More about me: I live in a small beautiful city which its very quiet, there's no bus, no trains, it is in the middle of the nature between many waterfall, where the people eat organic food and have the open mind about everything (different from those who are living in the big cities) After been living in this paradise i became more thoughtful, i dislike small talking, i accept people without any judgment because it's not my job to care about who they are or how they choose to live. I learned a strong feeling to respect all no matter.

WELCOME INTO MY WORLD!

MY PHILOSOPHIES:

Everyday of my life is the best day of my life.

Live a healthy life! Make sure you have fun and do what you like to do. Oh, and don't work too hard that you don't really get to experience life.

Surround yourself with people that you respect and those who care for you.

Life is short and we must enjoy the best of it.
I want to be happy, to live every moment to its fullest and to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves. My friends and family are very important in my life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Surfing,Hosting as of now more of the former than the latter.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Surfed and hosted for the first time in 2014. I enjoyed my experience immensely. Great concept and way to experience new people, cultures, sharing and learning.

Interests

Good people, good conversation, good food.
Learning, traveling, writing, reading, volunteering, listening to music, walking, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, running, dogs, surfing, cooking and all kind of outdoors activities. Mountain lover 🏞🗻🏔⛰🌄

• dogs
• culture
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• outdoor activities
• snowboarding
• swimming
• volunteering
• mountains
• handcraft
• mountain
• soul music
• indie folk
• star

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Singers - Sade, Annie Lennox, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Emmerson Nogueira, a-ha, Elton John, Sara Bareiles, Madonna, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, Elton John, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Bruno Mars, Nick Jam, Alan Walker, Axel Johanson,
and others.
Favorite playlists - Vintage Cafe, best of bossa nova, lounge, female vocal trance, chill music, chill morning music, best of deep house, flashback...
Favorite Movies- Loving Annabelle,
Lo impossible, Taara Zameen Par (indian movie simply incredible ) ,
The bridges of Madison county ❤️

Favorites books - All by Stephen Walking .

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Traveling to US 🇺🇲 in 2014 without knowing nobody or even speak the language

- Left my mom house at 15 years old to live by my own, had a job y take care of my self (since then I'm very responsible girl)

- Hold 🐍 sneaks in Mexico 🇲🇽

Don't let me stop there!

Teach, Learn, Share

Quality people can be more valuable than beautiful scenery.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life experience, positive thoughts , a litle of my culture like samba & general music, food or historic.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States