I love practicing martial arts, singing, yoga, dancing, hiking, mushroom foraging, and cooking. I like riding a bike around San Francisco and when I visit new bike-friendly cities. Some other things I love to do when I have the opportunity are kayaking, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, and surfing. I get along easily with almost everyone. I like to bring good vibes, fun, and gratitude everywhere I go.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel and meeting new people is the best part.

In early June I'm going to Portland for a five day training on psychedelic assisted group therapy. I'm hoping to find a couchsurf in or close to NE Portland.

In September my partner Nadia and I will be traveling in France and Italy. We'd love to meet some local queer folks while we're there.

Interests

• dogs
• vegan
• yoga
• hiking
• martial arts
• dance
• queer
• psychedelics
• psychotherapy
• lgbtq
• mushroom foraging

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I started with favorite artists and it's hard to balance not leaving people out with not making this too long. So instead, my favorite genres- folk, hip hop, reggaeton, musicals, and some 90's/00's pop/alternative/rock nostalgia

Shows: Severance, Russian Doll, A League of Their Own, Yellowjackets, The OA, Broad City, The Queen's Gambit

Movies: Everything Everywhere All At Once, I Heart Huckabees, Polite Society, Coherence, Hustlers, Inside Man, Hairspray (the original)

Books: Fetch, Rent Girl, Kindred, Parable of the Sower, Lilith's Brood trilogy, Native Tongue, Dog Songs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once kayaked 90 miles in 8 days through eastern Oregon wilderness with all my equipment on the back of my kayak, camping along the shore of the river each night. I don't often do things that hardcore, but I'm glad to know I have it in me.

I won a gold medal and two silver medals in martial arts at the 2018 Gay Games.

I know that's two things, but I'm equally proud so it was hard to choose.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: Vegan cooking, self-defense, beginner yoga, beginner Spanish

I love to learn new vegan recipes. I'm hoping to (re)learn a little bit of French before visiting Paris in September.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a very good cook and would be happy to make a meal to share with plenty of leftovers for your fridge/freezer. If you want to learn to cook something vegan and delicious, I'd be happy to teach you.

Self-defense. I've taught self-defense for many years and can tailor a lesson to your concerns. I can teach a group of up to eight students if you'd like to invite friends/family/housemates to participate.

Reciprocal hosting! I have a nice apartment in downtown San Francisco. My partner and I are happy to host you if you're ever coming into town and we can work out the dates.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Panama, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States