Te amo por siempre Peru!

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It’s been 2.2 years since I moved to Lima chasing a childhood dream.  Beyond Uber life, I have had so many experiences that have helped me to feel more comfortable in my skin and discover my self more deeply.   Working through a few injuries has made me realize that I just got to relax and take things step my step.  I've also learned a deeper sense of faith.  Once I stopped doubting myself and started to believe in myself, life continued to reveal new opportunities that challenged me and connected me with new people that made such an impact on my life.

 The best memories I have had living in Peru have been traveling Latin America.  I have traveled to 8 new countries and met people that showed me gratitude as they helped me realize new things about myself.  After all the travels, I have realized that a simple and meaningful life is all I want.  I grew up always having the latest cell phone and expensive clothes, but I have realized that all of this is instant gratification. Freedom for me means having so little things that I can pick up in any moment.  All I want is enough money to live comfortably, travel and save a little for the future.

 Although living out of suitcases has been my motto since I can remember, I want to build roots and grow my relationship with my family and build a strong foundation to build my own family in this next chapter of life.  At the beginning of the year, Mario and I talked about moving  to California by July.  I told my boss and he supported me to make my wish a reality.  I was ready to return to a beautiful place that I left at such a young age of 17.  Now as I leave today and move back to California, I feel peace.

 In July, I will deepen my yoga practice and begin my journey as a yoga teacher.  My goal is to teach young children and adults in low income parts of the Bay Area the benefits of yoga and meditation.  This has been something I have been interested in doing for a while so I want the skills to really help myself and others.

 Then in early August, I begin an incredible new chapter at Uber as a Product Ops Manager focused on improving safety and compliance standards.  I have no idea what this new chapter will entail.  I know that while things will not go as expected but I will be back home with my family and boyfriend (who will make sure I speak Spanish everyday).  I have grown a stronger sense of faith and now just need to continue practicing how to let go.

 Here are a few pictures from my latest adventure!

 Salvador Bahia, Brazil








Chapada Diamantina, Brazil



Jericoacoara, Brazil




Buenos Aires, Argentina





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