I am Arbe, from Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines. I grew up here and was raised by my parents (my dad and his partner, they are not married but I consider her as my mom). I am currently looking for a better job so I can save and travel a little at least. I am my family's breadwinner and maybe that is one of the reason I can't spend time with myself because I have to always put my family first.

I love to watch TV series on Netflix, and reality TV shows. I am very much fascinated with British culture. Music is also what I really love. I listen to majority of the pop stars: Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, etc. but I also listed to those "underdog" pop princesses like Billie Eilish and Sigrid. In my past time, I run a gay meme page named "You Can Choke PH." I am also a big fan of CNCO. I play mobile games a lot: VainGlory. Dead by Daylight, Marvel mobile games but I tend to lose interest on some of them so I go back on posting funny memes on the internet (which caused me to get banned on Facebook several time). I am funny (well at least that's what I thought), caring, and fun to be with.

Also, I love cooking, though I am not an expert, I can produce decent meals. I learned cooking from my dad and watching too many Youtube recipe. My specialty are algio e olio pasta and fried rice. Oh, let's not forget pork adobo and stir fry noodles.

I never travel much because I am too busy to do it. But this year and next coming year, I want to go out of my house and enjoy life.

Also, if y'all wanna go to Jomalig, please let me know. I wanna go baaaaack! 😭 That place is the most beautiful and the most magical place on Earth. My fave place even. The best and the most pristine beach in the Philippines (Boracay who???).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people - Though I am not much of a people person, I would love to meet more friends. I want to expand my network. Also, I want to revive the CS-MNL Quezon City and be part of it's growth.

To have some fun - I've been a little depressed this past few years and it's manifesting on my health. I want to enjoy life and have some fun. I know that life is too short to dwell on those things you cannot change.

To improve myself - I've been having social anxiety (and well, anxiety in general) wheb I'm in a big crowd. Organizing meet-up, with the help of my fellow Couchsurfers, will definitely help build my confidence.

Interests

• movies
• music
• food
• tv shows
• netflix
• marvel
• filipino food
• mobile games

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Main pop girls - Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga; Alternative Pop Princesses - Billie Eilish, Sigrid, Aurora; OPM - Regine Velasquez; Latin - CNCO, Maluma

TV Series: Reality TV (Survivor, Drag Race, etc.), The Crown, Victoria, MCU Netflix, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Inhumans, 9-1-1, The Good Doctor, American Gods, Survivor, RuPaul's Drag Race, ANTM, etc.

Movies: MCU Movies, Call Me By Your Name, God's Own Country.

Books: I don't read books much but I love cute cheesy and sexy novels, like Fifty Shades.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Organizing a CS Meet-Up in Quezon City that turns out to be a successful one.
- Bagging a job in the largest search engine company in the world

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Filipino
Learn: Spanish and to learn to cook complex dishes
Share: Love

What I Can Share with Hosts

My proficiency to Filipino
My cooking skills

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines