I consider myself to be a creative, empathetic and fun person.

I love socialize but also, I love to hang out just by myself sometimes. For a long time I thought that I was introvert but no really, I was just shy and insecure. But because of this I figured out how to enjoy time with myself and I love it.

I'm still shy sometimes in the beginning when I meet new people in big groups, more hard if I need to talk in English but I'm working on this now. So, please, be patient with me.

I'm in the time of my life that I want to experiment things so I'm trying to find a balance between all, like a little bit of everything.

I like to change. Every time in a while I'm changing in different ways. I didn't notice in the beginning because is hard to do it sometimes but I think is necessary because help us to enjoy more the life, open more our perception, help us to understand ourselves and others.

I love music! I'm listening to music whenever I can, searching new genres and new bands. It's like a hobby. And when I'm not listening to music, I like to pay attention to sounds around me. That's why I always try to carry my tascam dr40 audio recorder with me. I'm going to make music with my recordings soon.

I enjoy photography too but from behind my cellphone. You can check out some of my pictures in my Instagram. Sometimes with some of my pictures or others pictures I make digital collages. Also, I love selfies! Sometimes with cute and funny filters (actually most of the time I make funny faces too). I use this like a way to remind me, accept and share how I look in different angles.

I also enjoy being physically active. It was part of my lifestyle before (bodybuilding) but I had an accident in my leg so I stop for 1 year and other year I was just sedentary haha but slowly I'm going back to train again. My favorite physical activities are hiking, jumping the rope, stretch and dance. Sometimes I just make funny moves to use my energy and feel good about it.

I love to cook! Whenever I can, I'm experimenting in the kitchen, mixing ingredients from my native Peru, or whatever I can find, in a healthy and delicious way. I think make food for ourselves or for others is one of the best gif that you can give. Is the fuel that we need to be alive and do whatever we want! So that's why I read about nutrition sometimes because I want to give the best fuel to me and others.

I want to experiment with flow toys. For now I'm playing with a leviwand. Just recently got it and I really enjoy it.

Four years ago I finished my studies in Psychology. This career change my perception a lot. I specialize the last year of my career in Organizational Psychology, so I was working just with companies and workers. I just realize that this is not for me, so the last year I quit working to begin my travel in Asia. Also, I'm on my way to figure out what other branch I want to specialize. Meanwhile, I'm continue learning by connecting with people.

I love when their are open with me, I know is not easy sometimes that's why I appreciate a lot. Having deep conversations, listening different experiences and stories is my favorite part when I meet new people. But, it's ok if we don't get there. I like different ways to connect with people.

I've already visited some countries in South America like Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia, but only for a short time, because I was working.

This time I want to travel more slowly and work as a volunteer, so that I can share my skills with other people, as well as learn new skills and ideas.

Check out my Instagram and Facebook:

@yocenada https://instagram.com/yocenada?igshid=1nuunxfpfl3yr

Yocelin Rios
https://www.facebook.com/yocelinrios22

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy connecting with other people. I believe that it is a great opportunity to get to know new perspectives.

Interests

Music, photography, nutrition, sports and travels.

Music, Movies, and Books

From Britney Spears to Marilyn Manson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I made a hike for 14 days in Chile and Argentina!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you something about my language, healthy cooking, and something about psychology.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food obviously! In Peru the people eat really good!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Thailand