CURRENT MISSION: make it socially acceptable for people to sing while going about their day

A few years ago I joined couchsurfing because I had a bunch of friends who surfed/hosted, and it seemed like a nice way to see the world. I managed to see a few places, meet some great people, learn and share.

I studied peace and conflict studies in school, but I've also studied math. I like to try new foods (I like most that I try) and listen to different types of music (I like some that I listen to). I am a classical singer in my spare time, and have sung in some operas and lots of choirs, and recitals etc. I sing a lot at home or just while doing normal things (like cooking). I like to try cooking new stuff because I like to eat. I'm not the best cook, but I'm not half bad. I'm pretty good at eating stuff. I was born in South Korea, but I moved to Canada and then the UK. I can speak/read Korean, but not super well. I know a bit about Korea, but I know a lot about Canada, even though I can't speak French very well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I can host in Canada. Guests are welcome in Canada if they are interesting and open.

I surfed in Paris, Sardinia and London, and met many cool CS folks along the way.

Interests

Food (making, eating, talking about).
Music (making, listening, talking about).
Going for long walks (on beaches and other places).
Heated debates about any topic.
Salsa (the food and the dancing. I also like Bachata.)

• singing
• dancing
• bachata
• dining
• cooking
• music
• opera
• teaching
• mathematics
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The last movie I watched was The Wild

Music: bachata, classical, folk, allsorts

Books: Due to work/school I read a lot about wars and guns. It's pretty interesting. The last novel I read was Sputnik Sweetheart. I like Haruki Murakami.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've sung in an opera, and I've also sung on the streets of Mexico.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach classical singing. I've learned classical singing for many many years. I'm sure that almost everyone can become a better singer with the right teacher, practice and time. I don't teach professionally, but I have given voice lessons many times (to friends, or in singing groups).

I love to learn how to cook new dishes. I also really like to cook with people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, music, the story of how a water bottle saved my life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Burkina Faso, France, Ghana, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United Kingdom