I am a Software Development Engineer for a big tech company in Seattle! I graduated from UC San Diego with a degree in Computer Science, so moving up to Seattle was a challenge to adapt to the cold haha.
In college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Japan and it was an amazing experience. I now know enough Japanese to get me in trouble lol

In my spare time I cook, play video games, and play the Viola in a community orchestra.

I really enjoy camping, although I haven't really found the time to do it recently because of work. But right now I'm trying to master my outdoor charcoal grilling technique.

I love to eat and drink. I feel like one of the best ways to understand a culture and it's people is through the food and cuisine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to connect to the people of the places I'm travelling to!

Interests

I love coffee and I'm always on the look out for new coffee roasters in town. Right now I'm brewing my beans with a Hario V60!

I play the Viola in a community driven orchestra with 30+ members, all of whom were just employees who wanted to play music together. We hold rehearsals and play a concert every season. Last concert we played Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Franz von Suppé's Poet and Peasant Overture, and Georges Bizet, Selections from L'Arlesienne Suites No. 1 & 2.

Right now I'm getting to grips with my charcoal grill and I'm using special extruded Thai Rambutan charcoal. It's been a tasty challenge thus far 😋

I enjoy going out to eat and try new restaurants. I am a big fan of Chefs Rene Redzepi and David Chang. One of my heroes was the late chef, food writer, and host Anthony Bourdain and he has inspired me so much.

• cooking
• coffee
• video games
• music
• grilling

Music, Movies, and Books

Radiohead, three-body problem, pulp fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bike tour in Hokkaido with a real crappy bicycle. Trust me, it was more fun it sounds!

Teach, Learn, Share

I know how to design software and I can teach you computer science.
I want to learn the cuisine of other culture!

I can also teach you how to brew coffee with an aeropress or a Hario v60.

I am currently learning the in's and out's of maintaining a good charcoal grill.

I can share with you my experience studying abroad in Japan and things you must do in Seattle, Southern California, and Japan.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you a Heat Tech shirt from Uniqlo which is very useful as an underlayer in the winter times.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Taiwan, United States