CURRENT MISSION

Discover science, interact with genuine people, become a better person because of them

ABOUT ME

Always curious; loves trying new things and challenge myself; a good listener; adventurous; love nature; in deep love with Japanese culture and Language; wish to have a road trip across US and travel the world some day.

IG: stopbeingquiet

PHILOSOPHY

Giving is receiving.
Stay simple, be grateful.
Happiness comes from within.
Live in the present moment, not the past nor future.
Believe that the universe has infinite power to grand our wishes.

I believing in finding joy and wonders in small things, blossom of spring flowers, greeting strangers in the street, finding a hidden gem - it could be a small store, a book, a blog... and traveling!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

When I lived in Ann Arbor, MI, I hosted surfers. Now I am in New Jersey, the place I live is harder to host, so I hope to participate more in the community more, hanging out with like-minded people.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted and couch surfed, the experience has been great.

Interests

Life in general. I enjoy nature, spring is my favorite season. I learn Japanese in my spare time, and dream to live in Japan someday.

I love travel with no fixed itinerary, be spontaneous and take time to immerse into local life.

I want to master swing dance, banjo, and calligraphy.

• fish
• arts
• culture
• books
• modern art
• dancing
• dining
• vegetarian
• flowers
• traveling
• blogging
• bouldering
• fishing
• snorkeling
• calligraphy
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I am a movie lover, such as mystery/EndofWorld movies (Knowing,2012,...); inspirational movies (Forrest Gump, 300,Hugo,...), music movies (Fame, Burlesque, Black Swan,...), and Hollywood movies (Inception, Avatar, Avengers, Drive,...)

Music: I like music across many genres - country, pop, rock, jazz, Jpop. What matters is whether I can feel the emotions in the songs, and whether they resonate with my own feelings. Some of the artists and bands I like: Hank Williams, Don McLean, the Beatles, Queen, Eagles, Muse, Areosmith, Bruno Marks, Maroon 5, Fun, Lana Del Ray, and many many more Chinese and Japanese singers.

Books: I haven't been reading books as much as I should because of busy life - it is a luxury on a Sunday afternoon, go to a local coffee shop and read a book:) I love reading New Yorkers with breakfast.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snorkeling in the water of Dry tortugas, Key West was absolutely amazing. Right along the base of the fortress, there were amazing coral reefs and colorful fish everywhere. As I swam away from the fortress, there was a giant boulder like a basin on top, and a school of small fish, about 500 of them, floating in the basin as if they were sleeping on a bed. I was there with them for minutes, and none of them were disturbed by me. Absolutely wonderful experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Places to check out in Ann Arbor, MI:
Crazy wisdom on main street - they have a tea room on the second floor with wifi, very lovely place with an interesting collection of books
Raven restaurant on main street
Seva restaurant- organic vegetarian food
UMMA - University of Michigan Museum of Art, check out the modern art section
Farmer's Market - a lovely place to visit on Saturday morning, check out Kerrytown while you are there!
Good restaurants in downtown Ann Arbor: Mani Osteria&bar, Logan, Pacific Rim, Chop house, Vellum, Blimpy burger, Zingerman's... ,

Countries I’ve Visited

Puerto Rico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States