Hi! I’m a 23-year-old from California. I’m fresh out of college, an avid pianist, frequent meditator, former figure skater, and Chinese-American.

I grew up near San Francisco and spent most of my life there. Started to feel a little stuck so decided to venture out after finishing school this past March. Having been immersed in Silicon Valley and the busy tech world, I’m currently trying to slow things down and reconnect with my artistic/spiritual side.

I’m pretty chill, love reflecting, and take my time in conversation. Love just chatting about life over wine (I’m trying to figure out my life philosophy—would love to hear yours, or how you’re figuring it out).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve traveled and stayed in hostels before, but would like to meet more local people!

Interests

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• meditation
• technology
• reading
• piano
• nature
• figure skating

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: classical music (Prokofiev, Rach, Chopin), EDM (anything from Martin Garrix to Mura Masa), low-fi, tropical house

Movies/shows: documentaries (favorites include Icarus and Tickled), Black Mirror, Breaking Bad, Rick & Morty, Kim’s Convenience Store, BBC w/ David Attenborough

Books: a lot. Miracle of Mindfulness, Artful Design, Crime and Punishment, The Great Gatsby, China in Ten Words, to name a few. Big fan of narratives of people of color, psychology, and sociocultural books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Any experience where I’m pushed out of my comfort zone is pretty amazing...I always think about running away halfway, but to make it through and know you challenged yourself is an incredible feeling.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I went to a conservatory at one point...so I could probably teach you how to play piano? Also have done quite a bit of meditation so happy to share what I’ve learned.

Learn: Trying to expand my music tastes and artistic skills! And also cooking, esp international cuisines

Share: honestly anything I’ve had experience with in my life...I’m pretty open

What I Can Share with Hosts

A hearty laugh, good conversation, openness :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Scotland, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States