Hi there. I'm a product designer living in San Francisco.

I'm a natural optimist and an open-minded person who tends to get restless if I stay put too long. I love to philosophize about people and life and enjoy getting to know the personalities of the cities I visit through its people.

My background is in the arts and computer science, so I love when different disciplines come together. I also do music and aspire to be well-rounded creatively, and it excites me how I can learn from people who have led completely different lives from me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best thing you can do for yourself is to expand your own limited perspective by hearing the stories of others. I focus my life on creating things and telling stories, and I don't think you can tell compelling stories without learning about experiences that aren't your own.

Interests

• arts
• design
• photography
• music
• jazz
• guitar
• cinema

Music, Movies, and Books

Music that makes me move. I also play guitar and sing. my tastes tend to center around rnb/soul, folk, electronic, and jazz:

Vulfpeck, Robert Glasper, Lianne La Havas, Frank Ocean, Stevie Wonder, toe, Kaytranada, D'Angelo, Bill Evans, Matt Corby, Sampha

Movies, I love all things Miyazaki. Also Eternal Sunshine, Tarantino, the Before series, The Prestige, The Departed

For books, I enjoy Murakami and the occasional pop science book

Teach, Learn, Share

live intentionally—it's corny, but I feel like a lot of people let life happen to them, so be deliberate about the future you want and work towards it

What I Can Share with Hosts

the odd insightful quote, usually found by accident; an open ear and heart; stories and thoughts on life

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, Ghana, Mexico, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States