'There are no strangers in the world, only friends we have not met yet. '

I love the outdoors, walking and biking as much as I can, particularly when it is sunny. I also go hiking whenever possible. I sing and am resident choreographer with the Vancouver Men's Chorus. I dabble in the visual arts, sew a little, play volleyball, travel as much as I can, and like music, television, movies, drag, spirituality, and hanging out with my friends with whom I tend to spend tons of time laughing non-stop. I love meeting fun, funny, interesting, and kind people who have a great sense of humour and also really love making good friends.

I am originally from the Philippines, moved to San Francisco in 1999, then to Vancouver in 2006; I have visited several countries and want to visit more! I have been involved in social services all my adult life, particularly in the field of trauma as a psychotherapist. I continue to do this work here in Vancouver. I was also Faculty at the University of British Columbia at some point.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people, show them the Vancouver I love, share experiences, and make good friends.

I am here to make connections, see if friendships can be made, learn more about life, other people, the world.
I am not here to be a hostel.
Copy and paste/impersonal request = no.

Interests

• walking
• music
• hiking
• visual arts
• travel
• laughing
• dance
• friendship
• biking
• good conversation
• higher education

Music, Movies, and Books

I love books and movies on spirituality, critical history, how people and nature function, mental health, social realities, and powerful human experiences. I adore ones that make me laugh or shake me to my core.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once conducted human rights education and training courses with young people in Grenada and Guyana.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a bike surfers may use!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Philippines, United States