CURRENT MISSION

To pet a panda

ABOUT ME

I just graduated from UC Berkeley, but my passion for traveling has kept me unconfined in one place for too long. I go wherever the wind blows me, or wherever my next train/car/bus/plane/horse takes me. I've lived in 6 countries, and I'm always down for a new adventure. I love meeting new people, and learning about different cultures. Whenever I visit somewhere new, I look past the tourist destinations and try to really get a sense of what's going on behind the scenes.

I dislike sports, but I enjoy going to matches and yelling along with the fans.

I can't swim, but I've rafted on the Nile and snorkeled in Indonesia.

I've taken two cooking classes, but I can still barely chop onions.

As you can see, my life doesn't entirely make sense. My motto is to to go with the flow and enjoy whatever is coming your way. Life's too short to not live it the way you want.

After traveling to so many places, I've realized that people everywhere are the same. Cultures and societies differ, but we are all human. We all face difficulties and struggles, and we all search for happiness. Ironic that you need to go to different countries to truly realize that differences don't matter. It is the similarities and linkages that remind us of our humanity.

PHILOSOPHY

There is no rewind button.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm going to be traveling this summer, so I hope to crash some couches and make some new friends! After I move into my new place, my couch will be open to travelers, nomads, and backpackers!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

The couch is beautiful! I've surfed in England and France and loved it! The CS community is warm and welcoming.

My couch will be open soon!

Interests

Sushi
Tacos
Badminton
Gardening
Dancing, dancing, dancing, dancing!
Riding the metro
Listening to others sing

• pets
• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• gardening
• traveling
• sports
• swimming
• badminton

Music, Movies, and Books

A huge assortment but I've recently taken a liking to Mongolian pop music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked in Mongolia and ended up joining a caravan of Korean tourist buses on their way to make deliveries in Ulaanbaatar.

I stayed with nuns in Myanmar and was almost convinced to shave my head.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a master in bargaining. If you want to learn some tips, I'm your go-to-gal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Russian Federation, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, India, Japan, Singapore, Uganda, United States