I am about to start graduate school studying public history. I am Chinese, though raised by my Czech parents. My preferred way of getting to know new cities is by foot or by bus, hitting up local book stores, trying recommended foods, and maybe some dancing. I'm always down to talk about literature, politics, education systems, community organizing, language learning, and horror movies.

PHILOSOPHY:
Lemony Snicket
Just kidding. I am, like everyone, still figuring out my life philosophy. So far I believe in reading, dancing, fostering local communities, and learning to listen across difference.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am happy to share experiences, stories, book recommendations, and good conversations.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am not an experienced surfer, but I am very fortunate to be a fairly experienced traveller. I have realized that my most rewarding times happen when I have gotten to know new folks over shared interests and new experiences. I love hearing about other peoples' daily practices and worldviews.

兴趣

• culture
• education
• politics
• art history
• history
• languages
• historic sites
• dance
• horror movies
• book

音乐、电影和书籍

BOOKS (a portion of my favorites list)
Interpreter of Maladies ~ Jhumpa Lahiri
The Monk ~ Matthew Lewis
Heart of Darkness ~ Joseph Conrad
Hangsaman ~ Shirley Jackson
An Artist of the Floating World ~ Kazuo Ishiguro
Culture and Imperialism ~ Edward Said
Things Fall Apart ~ Chinua Achebe
A Small Place ~ Jamaica Kincaid
Brave New World ~ Aldous Huxley
Lucy ~ Jamaica Kincaid
Lolita ~ Vladimir Nabokov
The Poisonwood Bible ~ Barbara Kingsolver
Life Among the Savages ~ Shirley Jackson
Rina ~ Kang Young-sook
Such Small Hands ~ Andrés Barba
Hangsaman ~ Shirley Jackson
The Three Body Problem ~ Cixin Liu
The Door ~ Magda Szabó
islands of decolonial love ~ leanne betasamosake simpson

MOVIES/SHOWS
Thrillers, horror, anime, sci-fi, and documentaries.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I have tried virtually every hot chocolate available in Minneapolis. The best can be found at Bordertown Coffee and Bakery.

教，学，和分享

At this point I have started learning more than a few languages but can claim proficiency in only a couple. I am fascinated by foreign language pedagogy though, and enjoy talking with folks about their experiences in language learning and/or teaching.

I can also offer the basics of ballroom dance, especially waltz, tango, cha-cha, and swing. I spent two years on my college ballroom competition team.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I never tire talking about books and am up for conversations about fiction, philosophy, race relations, politics, education, and pretty much any social issue.

我游览过的国家

Czech Republic, France, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Palestine, Spain

我居住过的国家

Israel, United States