More about me

Six passions that make me who I am: sport, music, travel, food, kids and animals.

Sport

If there is a ball, a board or a mountain involved, count me in.

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Football

I played football competitively for years, and it taught me almost everything I know about teamwork. Today I play for the pure fun of it, and I will never say no to a match.

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Basketball

Fast, loud and always a bit chaotic. A game of basketball with friends is one of my favorite ways to burn off energy. My favourite games were the ones I played in Burundi with the kids, but I also love the 1v1s against my brother.

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American Football

My brother and I love hitting some football passes everytime we go to the beach. We have so much fun. Also, we know that this is a rugby ball, but it works as well.

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Beach Foot-Tennis

Football and tennis mixed together, with sand and an improvised court. As soccer fans, we just cannot avoid playing the sport everywhere we go. It is so fun, and it is great to get in the water with your entire body being all sweaty and covered in sand.

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Cycling

I love cycling, especially with a mountain bike. I usually practice this activity with my father. It is so relaxing, healthy and fun to flow through nature using just two wheels and your balance.

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Rowing

I love rowing, but only if it involves getting your friends all wet, by either splashing them or dropping them into the river. I have practiced this activity since I was a little kid and it definitely is one of my favourites.

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Surfing

You spend most of the time paddling and falling, and then one wave makes it all worth it. Surfing keeps me humble and hooked at the same time.

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Climbing

Climbing is like solving a puzzle with your whole body. Every route asks you to stay calm, think ahead and keep going when your arms say stop. Both rock-climbing and gym-climbing are extremely fun, especially when you practice them with your friends and challenge each other.

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Hiking

Give me a trail, good company and a snack at the top. Hiking is where I do my best thinking, and the views are always worth the climb.

Music

Music is the one thing I always have with me, even when I am not playing.

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Piano

I have played the piano for 12 years now. I stopped taking lessons about 2 years ago, but I still play it now and then to maintain the skill. Also, it is an amazing activity to calm down and manage my feelings.

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Guitar

The guitar goes wherever I go, from camps to parties to quiet evenings at home. I learnt to play it 2 years ago and I just love it. I sometimes play it in my parish as well.

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Dancing

I am not a professional, but I will always be the first one on the dance floor. When the music is good, I do not overthink it. However, Burundi showed me that I am a horrible dancer, people there have a natural ability and style.

Travel

New places, new people and a lot of stories to tell afterwards.

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Travelling

I spent a month in Burundi this summer, and now I am living in Florida for my exchange year. I love how every trip changes the way you see your own home, and I also enjoy organizing trips for others, which I do with the student association at my university.

Food

Good food is the easiest way to bring people together.

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Food

Favorite: tortilla de patata

My favorite dish is a proper Spanish tortilla de patata, and yes, I have strong opinions about it. I also like cooking for a crowd: at summer camps I have cooked for around 130 campers and staff with a small team. However, my favourite part is definitely eating. I just enjoy so much when something is tasty, it feels like my whole body starts to melt. My parents are both extremely talented cooks and that is something I appreciate every day.

Kids

Spending time with children is where I feel the most useful and the happiest.

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Kids

I have been a camp counselor in about ten camps, working with children from 4 to 16 years old. They are honest, funny and endlessly creative, and I learn as much from them as they do from me.

Animals

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Animals

I am a complete animal lover. If there is a dog, a cat or a horse nearby, I will find it within minutes and make a new friend.

EXTRAS: Faith and Fun

The two sides that explain the rest: what I believe in, and not taking myself too seriously.

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Faith

Faith is an important part of my life. It gives me perspective, and it is closely connected to the service and volunteering I do.

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Helping Those in Need

I have helped renovate community buildings, visited nursing homes, given talks at high schools and volunteered at a children's camp in Burundi. In my university's student association I help organize volunteer programs, including a work camp with 80 participants.

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Being Silly

A day without a bit of nonsense is a wasted day. I take my work seriously, but I am always ready to laugh at myself.

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Costumes

Give me a theme and I will find a costume for it. Dressing up is the quickest way to make people laugh, and it works on kids and adults alike.