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Overview

  • 1 reference
  • Fluent in Chinese (Simplified); learning English, Spanish, Uyghur, Uighur
  • 34, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • Uprooted cook
  • B.A. in Anthro from UCLA
  • From Southern California
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Listen to individual's amazing personal stories and perhaps even document it through radio or video

ABOUT ME

The typical necessities: food, books, people, music and spending time outdoors
I want to continue learning by exploring new places and meeting new people. I am always up for a rock climbing and boogie boarding session

PHILOSOPHY

Like the life cycle of ocean waves

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Often time I visit friends, a majority who don't use couchsurfing. Hopefully I'll have an open couch for people soon in Xinjiang

Interests

Reading, story telling, joking, eating, cooking, outdoor adventures

  • books
  • dining
  • cooking
  • reading
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Ray Bradbury. I saw him give a speech at UCLA several years ago, pretty much one of the most inspiring things I have ever seen.

XinRan. This amazing author compiles some amazing stories in her books and left me crying at almost ever chapter of The Good Women of China.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One memory that comes to mind is the time when two friends and I traveled to Xiahe, Gansu. We woke up at 5am and walked up a nearby grassy hill. The wet dew soaked our pants and shoes, but as the sun rose, we danced and helped pull up the sun for the rest of the county. Haha

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States

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