Born in the Philippines, I was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. I love meeting new people and having conversations with them over drinks, especially about topics on history and politics. I've lived in Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan, for a study-abroad program and an internship, and have also lived in Oxford, England for another study-abroad program. Most recently, I was living in Denver, Colorado, to work, ironically, for a company in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, I've decided to leave that all behind to pursue different interests and travel abroad for at least six months.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and sharing experiences with them. CS is a great way for me to achieve this, so that I can better absorb the culture of a foreign country. I have had the experience of doing a homestay before and, needless to say, would like to do so again. Most definitely, if you are hosting me, I'd like to go have drinks at a bar with you sometime.

Interests

• drinking
• politics
• music
• history
• food
• enjoying life
• gayfriendly

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite books:

Works of P.G. Wodehouse
Harry Potter series
_Empire_ by Niall Ferguson

Favorite Music:

This Must Be the Place (Talking Heads)
Sit Next to Me (Foster the People)
Island in the Sun (Weezer)
Summer Breaking (Mark Ronson)
Latch (Sam Smith)
Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)
Save Me (Gotye)
It's My Life (Talk Talk)
Symphony No. 3 (Ludwig Van Beethoven)
Symphony No. 41 (Wolfgang A. Mozart)

Favorite Movies:
Lost in Translation
The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars Ep. V)
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Milk
Amadeus

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed to the summit of Mt. Fuji

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach English (including profanity) and piano

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories and experiences and possibly play a piece or two on the piano.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Colombia, England, Japan, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Japan, Philippines, United States