You might be thinking ''He's an Asian guy, he must be a bookworm, martial artist, video gamer..'' I'm no expert, but I'm a civil engineer/A-E Project Manager in training, a kid with a few karate lessons under my belt, and an occasional gamer. My current interests include traveling, attending concerts/festivals, writing music, meeting new people, eating, learning everything the world has to offer, and contributing to a positive difference in the world. I'm a second generation Chinese-American, born and raised in Los Angeles County, California. My parents taught me my first languages - Chinese Cantonese and Mandarin - and that's the main language I communicate with them to this day. I studied abroad in England (Civil/Structural postgrad) for a semester 2017-2018. Brexit made things affordable. I travelled in Europe thereafter and am now back in Los Angeles working full time. I'm seeking to meet locals and couch surfers alike to create memorable experiences. I'd say I'm respectful, tidy, sociable, and interested in what I have to learn from others. I like talking about the person I'm with and would love to find out about your backstory: who you are, where you came from, and what you're doing in life - if you're comfortable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've stayed in hotels, hostels, and with hosts and one of the main highlights of my trips has typically been with hosts. I'm hoping to make meaningful connections, discover exciting new places, and have fun. It'd be great if I can hang out with hosts, but I'm just as good exploring on my own.

Interests

• wine
• music
• engineering
• travelling
• sustainability
• lgbtq

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: EDM- Gryffin, Calvin Harris, Zedd POP - Bebe Rexha, Icona Pop, Karmin, Katy Perry, Tove Lo, Ke$ha, Selena Gomez, Megan Trainor, Rihanna PUNK- NewPolitics, AJR, URBAN - Halsey ALTERNATIVE- Michelle Branch, Coldplay, Keane, R&B- Aloe Blacc, Alicia Keyes, SOUL- Earth, Wind, Fire, RAP- Eminem, Drake, Nicki Minaj, FloRida

+Tove Lo I love every single song from her two albums. I saw her 2015 first album tour 'Queen of the Clouds' live in Santa Ana, CA . I saw her second album tour 'Lady Wood' live in Manchester March 15, 2017! Great show :D

+Saw Ellie Goulding live in Los Angeles Staples Center - love every song on her second album 'Delirium' - Bebe Rexha was a frontliner and I love her songs as we'll. 'Hey Mama' - 'I can't stop drinking about you' - 'She's friends with the monster inside of my head' - 'No broken hearts' - 'I got you'

+Saw Katy Perry live at a secret show in Los Angeles :D)))

I regret not seeing Coldplay, Adele live when they were in California - but man those tickets sell out fast!

Movies:
+ Interstellar 'Do not go gentle into that good night; Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.' 'Murph: [through video monitor] Hey Dad. You sonabitch. Never made one of these while you were still responding because I was so mad at you for leaving. And when you went quiet, it seemed like I should live with that decision, and I have. But today's my birthday. And it's a special one, because you told me... you once told me that by the time you came back we might be the same age. And today I'm the same age you were when you left. [crying] So it'd be a real good time for you to come back.'
+Spy 'Just blend in, let somebody else win... Susan give up your dreams. My mother used to put that in my lunch box'
+Wonder Woman 'you can never return if you leave. Who am I if I were to stay?'
+TED talks - 1) dangers of a 'Single Story' 2)

Readings:
+The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
+Atlantic Monthly 1) Masters of Love
+Psychology Today

Comedians: Margaret Cho, Amy Schumer, Kathy Griffin, Chelsea Handler

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was a drum major that lead parades in my middle school marching band. Music has been a major part of my life since then.

Teach, Learn, Share

Some mottos/quotes I like and try to live by:
+do one scary thing a day, get out of your comfort zone
+if you knew there is no possibility of failure, what would you be doing?
+don't have any of the regrets people have when they are dying
+It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul. -WEH
+devote yourself to something that gives you purpose and meaning
+conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth
+traveling is like reading a book, if you don't go anywhere you'll be on one page
+treat yo'self

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, laughs, respect, meaningful conversations, and a helping hand.

I understand hosts are offering me a place to stay so I want to give back as much I can. Treating my host to breakfast/lunch/dinner or an entertainment venue are just some things I can do to recompense my host for their kindness, time, and space. A small gift, bottle of wine, and home cooked meals are some of the things I've done for my hosts.

Wine 🍷 Champagne🥂
🇮🇹 Italy - Valtelina Inferno, Recioto Della Valpolicella(favorite), Montepulciano, Grappa, Franciacorta
🇦🇹Vienna - Grüner Veltliner
🇭🇺 Hungary - Szamorodni Tokaji(favorite), Bikaver Egri Bulls Blood
🇳🇱France - 2013 Port Du Roy: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Bordeaux and quite smooth)
Something strong from Estonia 🇪🇪
Netherlands 🇳🇱 Dutch Gin - Jenever

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United Kingdom, United States