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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
to become a famous film director!
ABOUT ME
I'm a friendly, funny guy. I studied Asian cultures in my University so I've traveled and lived in many Asian countries. I like being immersed in a different culture.
PHILOSOPHY
Never give up on your dream. It's better to die trying to fulfill your dream than to give up!
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I stayed with two locals in Taiwan when I was looking for a job there, and they were extremely supportive and kind. They showed me around the city and taught me a lot about the culture. I hope I helped their English at least!
Interests
I think cultural difference is really interesting! I studied cultures in my University.
I have big dreams to become a movie director, so I'm constantly writing scripts. I won an award in America for my thriller film, and my next project is a short samurai movie I plan to shoot in Japan.
I'm also into self improvement, and I sometimes coach friends on how to improve their thinking, relationships, etc.
- culture
- writing
- coach
- clubbing
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies:
Seven Samurai
Oldboy
The Gods must be Crazy
I Saw the Devil
Books:
How to become a 3% man
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I visited a temple in Cambodia. I forgot the name.. it wasn't Anko Wat. The atmosphere was very silent and everything looked so old. There were 1,000+ year old trees growing on top of the temple. It was amazing!
Teach, Learn, Share
Since I hope to live in Hiroshima, I want to learn more about getting involved in the community and making new friends. I want to learn how to join events, or join a club (I've always wanted to try Footsa and Kendo). I also need to find actors in Hiroshima!
What I Can Share with Hosts
I think most Japanese people would appreciate me teaching them English, so I can offer free English lessons ;)
I also can teach you about physical training, self-improvement/relationship and life coaching, and anything you want to learn about movie making!
Countries I’ve Visited
Cambodia, China, Malaysia, South Korea
Countries I’ve Lived In
China, Japan, Thailand