Hello couchsurfers! One of the most amazing things I encountered (in an otherwise sad pandemic year) was finding new people and experiences by chance. I love cultures, languages, food, seeking adventures, and forging meaningful connections. Authentic conversations (beyond the small talk) fills me with energy. You'll find me thinking about human behavior, animals, spiritual and intellectual questions, emotion versus logic, and creative writing. I've made new friends by writing letters to them, joining meetup groups, and sometimes just by random chats while waiting for something. Please know I'm absolutely happy to explore with other people who feel the same-- that we can hope to find adventures in life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Someday when traveling opens up again, I'm hoping to find new friends by traveling and couchsurfing myself. Right now, I am not sure I have capacity to host guests. But ultimately, I am here to foster new connections and be part of a generous, sharing community. Send me a message if you feel like we could meet up, or have a cool exchange.

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Night Train to Lisbon - Pascal Mercier (fiction)
The Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro (fiction)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams (fiction)
Emotional Agility - Susan David (non-fiction)
Nonviolent Communication - Marshall B. Rosenberg (non-fiction)

also.. anything by Dushka Zapata (she writes short-form on Quora and Instagram)

Music:
anything by relaxdaily (online musician on Youtube, with amazing beats/vibes)
binaural beats
nature tracks/music/instrumentals
various pop/classical music (but I'm not necessarily a fan of a particular artist it's more of a song-by-song basis)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked 3 hours straight along a beach until I couldn't walk any further

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach languages I know
I can also share some creative writing and writing in general
Talk about books

I would love to learn how you all think/interact/explore what's around you

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting, relaxed conversations; cultural insights on the US and other places; language exchange; authentic space for emotional and intellectual exchanges; lots of warmth

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Poland, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Hong Kong, South Korea, Switzerland, United States