Hey freinds!
Things about me:
I am a storyteller! I write stories for theatre. I write stories for children. I dance, direct and act. I document life.
Or at least, that's something I'm trying to do.
Born and grew up in Taiwan. A native Chinese speaker.
Currently staying in USA for UT Austin's M.F.A. playwriting program.

Secret wish: I wanted to write things that create magic for children. I wanted to do good things for education, for the environment, for people I love and care.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Dear friend who I haven't met,

I come to you not just because I really need a place to stay. (Yes I really need a place to stay.) I come to you because I am interested in people. I believe in people.
Not every stranger could be a good friend.
Not every stranger could be the one to share mutual interests.
Not every stranger could be a good storyteller.
Not every stranger could be a good cultural embassador.
But I have faith in that. I try to be sincere. And I'd love to share.
I am a good listener as well.

Thank you for trusting me.

Best and many thanks,
me

Interests

• literature
• film making
• education
• environment
• art
• theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Folk music. Celtic. Nick Cave. Olafur Arnold. Old french songs by Edith Piaf. Cuban music. Some Sia. Some Adelle.

Cult films.Weird films. Sci-fi. Stop motion. Pixar animation!

Neil Gaiman. Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tales. A lot of fantasy. A lot of picture books. Maybe classic literature...?

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I came to the United States alone to learn to be a better playwright 20 days after my brain surgery. It was the same surgery I had 12 years ago. All hair gone then.
I came to the states by wheel chair but now I can run as fast as wind. (Well. Maybe not. I am a bad runner...)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hey friends! I produce stories and do theatre! That's what I do! (or at least that's what I'm trying to do.)
If you'd love some theatrical experience, I can lead some intersting theatre exercises with you! It'll be like a little performance between you and me. It'll be fun. It'll be interactive. It'll bring joy.

If we have enough time --if you're patient for me--I can write your own customized stories. A story in which you as the protagonist. Fairy tale. Fantasy. Sci-fi. Fan-fiction. Romantics (Hard. but I can try.) In English and in Chinese. Dialogue. Monologue. Give me something and I can try to come up with a story for you! (Sometimes it takes longer than hours to have one good story--it all depends--but if you'd like to wait for me, let's try!)

Or...
I cook! If you like Asian food, let me cook something good to share with you! Vege or not vege! Tea eggs, fried rice, noodle salad...

Or...
If you want to learn Chinese! I was a teacher before. I studied linguistics. If you're interested in learning traditional Chinese characters, let's do it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Japan, Singapore

Countries I’ve Lived In

Taiwan, United States