I like to live an healthy, fun, engaged life. I´m an active, passionate (but also laid-back) person who loves to connect with people, be outdoors (running, hiking), do yoga, meditate, cook and read. Living a socially and environmentally conscious life is important to me.

I´ve just recently moved back to the US after 8 years of living and working in Latin America which (needless to say, I think) had a huge influence on me. I originally went to Central America as a Peace Corps volunteer, which led to a career in international service and intercultural programming.

I recently started a job at a nonprofit here in DC that focuses on women´s issues.

Connecting with people, staying generally positive, appreciating (and cooking) great food, staying active.

I´m told that I´m a warm person and easy to talk to.

I love all sorts of books--nonfiction (on poverty, international development, food, culture), and fiction (stories about people and families). I just finished "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo and "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver. Both stellar. I also enjoy personal development books. Lately I´ve been reading a ton about Buddhism. I just got my first subscription to the "New Yorker" magazine and I´m hooked.

I don´t have a TV, but I´ve recently gotten hooked to "The Wire" and "Homeland." In the movie department, I love documentaries of all kinds, and dramas. I listen to mostly folky, mellow music.

I love food (cooking it mostly, but also finding great restaurants), but don´t eat much meat. I love fresh, simple, healthy meals. I also love to cook for others. Hosting dinner parties or brunches with great friends and awesome conversations makes me incredibly happy.

I´m also a big NPR fan!

Great food
Tea
Exercise (yoga, running, hiking)
Meanginful conversation with good friends
Meditation
Curiosity about the world

Lately: Buddhism and spirituality. In general: my personal development, what cool and fun things I want to do with my time, my relationships (friends, family), current events/social issues, inequality/injustice, if I´m making enough difference in the world.

Friday nights are usually pretty mellow for me after the work week. Cooking at home, maybe a small gathering of friends in or out, reading, catching up with long-distance friends over the phone or email.

Sometimes I might dance to old Shakira songs when I get ready for work in the morning...

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