A visual artist/designer and who's curious about how different cultures intersect and influence each other. I was born in China but grew up in California. I can adapt to many different types of environments and love roaming around unfamiliar places and talking to people who have very different experiences and outlooks on life from me. Usually just very ~chill~

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Exchanging experiences, knowledge, and laughter with fellow couchsurfers

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I surfed in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland with my friend in summer 2008, and it was one of the best experiences of my travels! I've also hosted some great people in LA and surfed in New Orleans. Will definitely host wonderful people and keep surfing when I'm traveling.

Interests

dance, performance, science fiction, technology, nature, design and art, shamanism and spirituality, indigenous knowledge, alternative lifestyles and communities, having insightful conversations, exploring abandoned buildings, running off to the desert whenever possible

• arts
• performing arts
• design
• dancing
• running
• technology
• traveling
• surfing
• rock climbing
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Just to list a few...Musicians: Erykah Badu, Aaliyah, Bjork, Holly Herndon, Andy Stott, Shabazz Palaces. I enjoy techno, experimental, hip hop, r&b, and traditional music from around the world. Basically anything with a good rhythm.
Writers: William Gibson, Octavia Butler, Zadie Smith

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Almost dying from a rocky road while traveling near Shangri-La in the dark when rocks were raining down from one side and a gushing river going at 80mph on the other side.

Climbing a volcano in Hawai'i and seeing people roasting their marshmellows and melting pennies right on top of the lava stream.

Getting a ride on the roof of a janky van in the desert of Burkina Faso because my ride (motorcycle) broke down. Being invited to a local family's home in the same desert the same day we met.

Seeing a car blow up in the desert.

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe trading knowledge is the most valuable commodity, so whatever I know, I will glad share and hope you reciprocate :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Burkina Faso, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, Togo

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Ghana, United States