I am a Latino male, born and raised in NYC. I work in harm reduction (public health) prevention of HIV, HCV, and other blood born pathogens. I work with people who use drugs. Since December of last year (2016) I've also been testing and training people how to test drive the presence of fentanyl in the drugs they are using. I also train people in Opioid overdose reversal. I have personally reversed over 100 Opioid overdoses since about 2006. I like meeting new people, going to open air events. I like almost all kinds of music, country music not so much. I love seeing new sites, experiencing new things. I have a beautiful partner that travels with me sometimes when it's possible. I love dogs, and am semi allergic to long hair cats. I have a German Shepard, a yellow head parrot, 2 parakeets. I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren, all boys.
I'm hoping to meet new people and new experience they travel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In all transparency, I work in the non profit field, which means that fund's are limited, but I also think it's a great way to make new friends from different cultures, different backgrounds, etc. Not only is it a money thing, but a connecting with people in a level that you never can we you rent out hotel rooms.

Interests

• salsa dancing
• movies
• music
• live music
• beaches
• parks
• national parks
• different cultures
• museums
• learning about different cultures
• different people
• different food
• visiting museums

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music I would have to say is salsa, I love comedies and romance comedies, then action and action comedies. Books is a whole other story, I can read almost anything, although honestly I've been so busy that I haven't been able to pick up a good book in years.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Besides raising my kids, being able to save a life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach anyone for to save someone that's overdosed on opiates.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my language, my Puerto Rican and Cuban culture. I can share my love of people and life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States