CURRENT MISSION

We shall meet, greet, and attempt to destroy one another with dirty looks.

ABOUT ME

I have an active mind but it's slowed down a bit due to the stress and repetitious nature of my daily work. It would be good to meet some new people and re-energize!

PHILOSOPHY

If you have the ability to do something, do it to enrich yourself without hurting others. We are considered luckier than most if we have the freedom and means to choose what we want to do and become.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd like to travel to different places and learn languages around the world that I never thought were possible before because I needed to 'know someone'. I'd also like to host. One of my favorite things to do is to spend lunch/dinner with someone and learn/share with some great conversation!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The best so far! No regrets! I've met some AMAZING people I wouldn't have met otherwise!

Intereses

I have an interest in: martial arts (Wing Chun), films (reviews, writing, talking about), computers/technology, dogs (I have a 7 year old Boxador and an 8 year old German Shepherd), music (diverse, karaoke!) traveling and food/cooking and eating out!

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• dining
• cooking
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• music
• karaoke
• martial arts
• teaching
• languages

Música, películas y libros

Movies: Wong Kar Wai, Chris Nolan, James Cameron, Michel Gondry, Quentin Tarantino, Tsui Hark, John Woo (his older work) Stephen Chow, Science Fiction, Foreign, Independent
Music: 80's, techno, guitar/strings, exotic, ambient, try me! Some favorite bands: Cocteau Twins, Depeche Mode, New Order, The Smiths/Morrissey
Books: Power vs Force, Many Masters, Many Lives, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Einstein's Dreams, I'll also take some recommendations!

Algo increíble que he hecho

1. Nominated for Teacher of the Year my second year. I worked really hard and made some strong connections to my students, some I still think about. They were a great bunch!
2. Finally got 100% of my students to pass the state mandated writing test in 2009-10! Despite the drama of living in a low-income neighborhood with heavy gang activity, the kids really amazed the district and came through, I could not have been more proud!
3. My experiences living in San Francisco (2001-03) and L.A. (2003-04), it was the most amazing time of my life! If you've never strayed far from home on your own, I'd definitely recommend it. You'll never know who you are and what you're capable of until you spend enough time away from what you're used to.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I can share what I know about martial arts (18 years exp), I speak Cantonese and taught English. I also have a background in computers/technology. I'm also pretty good at grilling and cooking.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

The Cantonese word for "Happy" is "Hoy Sum", which literally means "Open Heart". With a, open mind and surrendered ego, I hope to learn as much from you as you from me.

Países que he visitado

Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Singapore, Viet Nam

Países en los que he vivido

United States, Viet Nam

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