I'm a former English Teacher (I taught in Busan, South Korea) who currently works online in marketing in Vancouver. I'm also a writer and singer who's trying to make something of herself.

Check me out online:

Website: frankikatz.com
Twitter & Instagram: @frankikatz

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfing because it's an awesome way to meet people who live in places - it can be hard sometimes!

Interests

Travel, kickboxing, caves, nature, hiking, musical theatre, literature, scuba diving, writing, art of all sorts!

• writing
• singing
• cooking
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• cave diving
• scuba diving
• kickboxing
• creative writing
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

Musical theatre, alt rock, and KPop these days

I love all the classic medieval movies - Ever After, A Knights Tale. I also love Fried Green Tomatoes and Stepmom, and all the Disney and Pixar films just about.

Books are my passion. I am an English Literature major. I love Tamora Pierce and fantasy novels, I love Norwegian Wood, I love Game of Thrones and although they don't have my heart in the same way I read lots of other random things including history books on topics like WWII and Middle Eastern history books and history books about wherever I am, as well as literary fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 16 I manned a fundraiser for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, raising several thousand dollars in a month.

I have also written some novels in my life, but none are as of yet fit for publication. I'm not there yet!

So, nothing amazing? I'm pretty regular!

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a CELTA certified English teacher with a year of full-time experience.

I am a pretty decent editor. I could help you edit your work.

I can read music and sing, so I could teach that a bit.

I am a low black belt in kickboxing, and I was an Assistant Instructor for about 4 years, so I could teach that.

I want to learn Korean (I'm pretty okay at it!) and Farsi (I am still learning to read) and practice my French.

I want to learn to play instruments, blow glass, make chocolate, cook interesting foods, and anything else that's interesting!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a sense of adventure, a love of learning, and an openness to all that there is for us to share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, Canada, England, France, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Philippines, Scotland, South Africa, South Korea, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, South Africa, South Korea