I'm from California, where I currently teach high school history. Summer is my time away from suburbia and out in the real world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a travel addict. I studied international relations and Chinese, and my longest trips abroad have been in China, which I really love.

A few years ago while traveling in Colombia, I heard of couchsurfing. I'm finally traveling again and would love to meet up with locals and expats.

Interests

I have performed standup comedy. I like the writing better than performing

• hiking
• badminton
• playing badminton
• stand up comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Broken Social Scene, The Beatles, Aphex Twin, Kelis

Movies: Blade Runner, Akira, District 9, A Touch of Sin, Zhang Yimou's older movies, Monsoon Wedding

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Taught high school for 2 years. I'll do it again once I feel adventurous enough

Teach, Learn, Share

Mandarin, origami, badminton

What I Can Share with Hosts

English practice

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Thailand