ABOUT ME

Now working as a middle school resource teacher after spending a few years working in animal protection.

I lived in Singapore for some of my childhood. I have also lived in Philadelphia, upstate New York, and now Indiana. And having been to a handful of other countries as well, my travels have been etched into my heart and memory - and, consequently, have been pivotal in my life journey.

I am always seeking to find meaningful connection, to satisfy my insatiable curiosity, and to continue expanding the breadth and depth of my life experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find value in the mutuality of trust that is unearthed during a couchsurfing experience. One of my hosts once said to me, "I have to trust you coming into my home. You also have to trust me as you come into my home." Living in a mindset that sees the loyalty in others is very freeing.

Oh, and I certainly cannot forget to mention how enjoyable it is to have a host show you his or her hometown. Locals are the best kind of tour guides.

Interests

• animals
• books
• education
• cooking
• coffee
• vegan
• traveling
• investing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• teaching
• psychology
• cultural immersion
• lakes
• mountains
• cities
• mental health
• empathy

Music, Movies, and Books

I certainly go through phases, but here they are nonetheless...

[Music]
Mt. Wolf // Novo Amor // The Kite String Tangle // Bon Iver // Dustin Tebbutt // Tycho // Vancouver Sleep Clinic // Rhye // Metavari // ODESZA // Trevor Hall

[Movies]
Her // Blood Diamond // Lion // Milk // The Secret Life of Walter Mitty // 127 Hours // Wet Hot American Summer // The Room!

[Books]
Fates and Furies (Lauren Groff) // Sex At Dawn (Dr. Christopher Ryan) // The Oldest Living Things in the World (Rachel Sussman) // The Intelligent Investor (Benjamin Graham) // The One and Only Ivan (Katherine Applegate) // Finding Winnie (Lindsay Mattick) // The Body Keeps the Score (Bessel van der Kolk)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can fold a fitted sheet!

Teach, Learn, Share

I think these three things naturally occur when couchsurfers interact. I will reveal my superpowers when we meet in person.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Whatever would mean the most to you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Botswana, Canada, China, England, Indonesia, Japan, Liberia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore, United States