Some call me a joie de vivre. I have spent four years living abroad in the Philippines. I was working at NGO focused on youth programs and reproductive health education for young mothers in marginalized communities. I am now on my journey back to Washington, DC USA. I start graduate school in August taking up Sustainable International Development.
I really enjoy learning from people. I believe that is how we grow.

I am a vegetarian but flexible!!!! Not a stickler in a crunch! I try to be conscious about what I am eating. I crossed over to the green side about 2 years ago, I find when traveling it can difficult. More than open to support! I.e: directions to the nearest veggie spot!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am really interested in the culture exchange/learning part of traveling. I believe it is extremely important to be a conscious and culturally sensitive traveler. I want to be sure to observe local customs in a respectful manner and I am hoping my couch surfing hosts can help me out with that. :)

Interests

I love trekking, scuba diving, kundalini yoga, exercise, weight lifting, meeting people, poetry, photography, trying out my craft in the kitchen, laughing: lots of laughing, dancing and exchanging experiences and wisdom.
I really enjoy getting to know people and their stories.

• culture
• poetry
• photography
• dancing
• education
• cooking
• vegetarian
• exercise
• yoga
• traveling
• socializing
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music I am currently interested in: soul, funk, jazz, brass sounds, old school.

Book I am currently reading: Do they hear you when you cry by Yaliziya Kassandia

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have travelled over 7 countries in the last two years and I am extremely grateful for that.

I hiked to Everest Base camp on the Nepal side this year.-it was not easy

I love children and have had some wonderful experiences working with young people.

Teach, Learn, Share

All about it!!! This is what it's all about!!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to co-cook- learning in the kitchen!

experience living overseas

photography

Excited to support in anyway I can! I am a conscious courteous, guest willing to help around the house with just simple direction.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States