I am currently based in Washington, DC from Hawaii. I am a TCK (Third Culture Kid) so I grew up learning and living from other cultures, languages, and interest that are different from mine. TCK living It's what I've known since childhood and I do it well. I strive to be well rounded, curious, easy going, and culturally informed. I am fortunate to have done policy work, to have served others, and to have contributed to something larger than myself. I believe that self interest doesn't have to be the default motivation for getting out of bed in the morning. There's so much pressure to be plugged in all the time, running 100 mph. It feels great to unplug and re-energize! What's your story? What do you like to vent about?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a great way to break the daily cycle of meeting the same types of people, for different meetings and events. I love learning from other lived experiences different from mine. Side note: I love to travel but I cannot navigate unfamiliar spaces to save my life. So, It'd be great to be with a person that knows the area well.

Interests

Philosophy
Public Policy
Public Service
International Relations
Computer Science - Coding (New!)

• culture
• photography
• salsa dancing
• red wine
• reading
• music
• swimming
• philosophy
• wine tourism
• travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived death by uber and lyft.

Teach, Learn, Share

DC: ethnically diverse, culturally homogenous.
Hawaii: ethnically diverse, culturally diverse.
The above has been my experience and quite the culture shock. But, I am open to the possibility that there are exceptions and exemptions. Feel free throw a wrench in there.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a genuine commitment to public service, to share my lived experiences with others. We can chat or vent about policy, philosophy, mainstream news, music. I cook! We can cook together if you're down.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, France, Japan, Mexico, Panama, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Panama