I’m certified by the University of Cambridge to teach English to speakers of other languages. Not trying to blow my own horn, but completing the course was one of the best career decisions I’ve ever made. I wouldn’t have fully understood the practical side of teaching English as a second/foreign language if I hadn’t done it.

I’m kinda obsessed with walking. Basta lakaran, kahit saan mo ‘ko hilahin. Game, walang arte! Is there anything more liberating than walking?

I’m a huge fan of Breaking Bad. BB is one hell of a series! Vince Gilligan is a genius.

When I like someone I tell them right away. Time’s too scarce. Sabihin na agad 😊😉 Even if I’m a bit iffy about a person or something.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was on CS many years ago (had a couple of references in fact). Uninstalled the app as I had no time to hang out at all. Well, now I kinda miss striking up convos with total strangers again. So here I’m back!

Interests

• wine
• coffee
• working out
• walking
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Films
Joker, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Castaway, The Shawshank Redemption, All is Lost, Dead Poets Society, Into the Wild, Once, The Pianist, Broken English, Ang Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa,

Books
Angela’s Ashes, The Plague, The Joy Luck Club, State of War, ‘Tis, Teacher Man, I’m Off Then

Music
Norah Jones, Fra Lippo Lippi, The Weeknd, Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked Manhattan end to end in 2014.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you’re keen to explore Lipa, I’m your guy. I’m from here, so I know the city inside out. Altho there isn’t anything particularly grand about this small town, I know a couple of exciting places to go to. You a foodie? I know lomi comes to mind when you’re in Lipa. It’s overrated, tbh, but I can take you to a lomi house that won’t disappoint. Got a tiny car, or if you’re more adventurous, spontaneous, and concerned about global warming, we could get around on foot.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, Saudi Arabia