CURRENT MISSION

To see as many things as I can and to have as much fun as possible while making lasting connections.

ABOUT ME

I have been living in Spain the last 5 months to learn Spanish. Check out my blog about it: saratheaupaira.wordpress.com. I am a recent college graduate, a vegan, and am very interested in growing and learning. My most recent travels were part of a 10-week backpacking trip in Europe; Couchsurfing was an incredible part of this trip and I'm anxiously awaiting a time when I will be able to host travelers as well.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe in, above all else, being kind to others. I believe compassion is one of the best traits a person can have. I also strive to learn as much as I can and grow by doing things that make me a little bit uncomfortable (in the right way).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I went on a 77-day backpacking trip in Europe and stayed with many lovely hosts. I'd love to meet new friends through couchsurfing and to be a host once I have my own place.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've stayed with a handful of hosts but unfortunately haven't been able to host anybody .

Interests

I'm interested in LGBT issues, reading, animal rights, and of course, traveling. I love to learn and be challenged. I'm interested in psychology and feminism. I'm trying to learn French and beginning Spanish. I'm also interested in social justice of all kinds.

• animals
• writing
• poetry
• womens rights
• cooking
• vegan
• reading
• traveling
• backpacking
• paragliding
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Anything, really. I know this is an answer that makes music lovers cringe, but I'm not really attached to any particular type of music. I like things that I can dance to.

Books:
-The Things They Carried
-The Unbearable Lightness of Being
-Harry Potter
-The Life Before Her Eyes
-anything by Dorothy Allison
-Cinderella Ate My Daughter
-anything by Khaled Hosseini

Movies/tv shows:
-Chocolat
-Across the Universe
-The L Word
-Pirates of the Caribbean

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was newly 18 I went to Paris by myself for three days and then met up with a group from my school. I'd been saving for that trip since I was 7 years old. I felt very accomplished for finally meeting a long-term goal and Paris was beautiful.

Paragliding in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Moving to Spain to learn Spanish.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach:
-vegan cooking
-the basics of academic writing
-the basics of Science of Mind
-the basics of psychology
-English
-how to teach children

I'd love to learn:
-French
-Spanish
-Italian
-German
-vegan cooking
-travel tips
-how to write poetry and prose
-more about feminisms

What I Can Share with Hosts

Vegan cooking and good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States

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