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Overview

  • 5 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Chinese, English; learning French, German
  • 36, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • Pediatrician
  • Life and school.
  • From Beijing, Vancouver, Kingston
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

I've come from Beijing, Vancouver, Kingston, and now settled in Ottawa. I spend most of my time trying to make sick kids better! I'm a blend of two very different cultures and enjoy the multiple perspectives I get on things in life. I love meeting people of all cultures and listen to their stories.

I prefer to see life as a journey of self-discovery. I can be a lot of things but I guess it all depends on the mood i'm in and who you are.

I'm an avid beer drinker. I'm also very passionate about food and cooking and how it unites and reflects cultures and history. I also like to sing, read, travel, and be active.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people from all over the world. Everybody's got a story to tell!

Interests

Sing,
Music,
Cook,
Gym,
Paddle board,
Beer,
Food,
Stand-up comedy

  • singing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • beer
  • politics
  • socializing
  • music
  • medicine
  • standup comedy
  • paddleboarding

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Lana Del Ray, Stacey Kent, Melody Gardot, Marian McPartland, Jeremey Soule, John Mayer, Michael Buble, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Coldplay, James Morrison, Laura Marling, Feist, Tupac, Biggie, and Jay-Z.

Movies: Classic movies and thought-provoking movies.

Books: Anything written by George Orwell and Oscar Wilde; David Copperfield, Sherlock Holmes collection.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was awestruck by the incredible scene I witnessed up on the Eiffel Tower. Seeing that, all that harmonious, mysterious, and elegant radiance under the moonlight, makes everything seems alright. I honestly felt motivated by all of that, to what end I do not know, just life in general I suppose. All I know is that I need to go back to that place again.

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything you wanna discuss about China, Canada, medicine, politics, philosophy etc.
Anything you'd like to share about yourself.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to buy you a few beers or your favourite food from your city.

I can sing for you after I've had a few beers haha.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, China, Germany

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