Hi there, and thanks for reading about me, I feel very honored. I typically go by Paco, but whatever nickname you would like, I'll take it. A little while ago I graduated from university where I studied landscape architecture. Although I loved it and think it very fascinating I still have yet to work in the field. I played lacrosse in high school and into college for Utah State University playing mainly defense. I assisted coaching for one year as the defense coach and I loved it, but my current lifestyle doesn't allow me to continue coaching. I am a river guide in southern Utah during the summer months and, originally, it was just a summer job while in school, but really fell in love with the river and will be going back this year for a 6th summer. So when the summer months are over I have been traveling around which I have loved very much.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I found that I love getting to know the locals in the places I'm traveling. There is so much history and knowledge about a place you can't simply get by research. It never encompasses the feel of a location, that getting to know someone who is from there can. Also I love meeting new people and getting to hear their stories, it's inspiring and entertaining all within a short amount of time. I have stayed with two hosts that my boyfriend set up Aberystwyth in Whales and the Lake District in England. They left two references on his account under Stu Corbett.

Interests

• cats
• scuba diving
• skiing
• lacrosse
• landscape architecture
• whitewater kayaking
• ukelele
• river rafting
• jack johnson

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music is not just one specific thing. I love : Jack Johnson, Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Trevor Hall, ABBA, Ben Howard, Bon Iver, The Head and The Heart, CCR, George Ezra, John Denver, John Bellion, The L umineers and lots of other basic and weird music.

When it comes to movies I have a lot of favorites because I watch a lot of movies. Some of my favs are: A River Runs Through It, Captain Fantastic, Hunt for the Wilder-people, Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, What If, Bridesmaids, House Bunny, Wish I were Here, Stick It, and etc lots of other sappy and funny movies.

Books
all of the Harry Potter's of course, all of Meg Cabot's stuff, the Alchemist, Libba Brey's work, and lots of other stuff

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won a muttin' bustin competition!! (ask me what it is)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Denmark, England, Mexico, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States