I love learning about culture through talking to people. I'm a third generation Chinese American, so I don't have a strong cultural identity, besides Oakland Californian. I value all cultures. I hope to learn and grow forever. I think the people of the world have much to offer each other as long as they listen. Tambem, eu sou um Capoeirista! Meu none é Vitrola :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I met some awesome couch surfers at friends parties and it's really interesting to hear different perspectives on life, culture, social interaction, food, music, dancing, etc. The concept of gracious hospitality open to all for free gives me hope in humanity. I'm happy to share my local insights on the diverse Bay Area, especially Oakland, California (near San Francisco). And I hope to share the same privilege in your city someday!

Interests

• salsa dancing
• capoeira
• fitness
• motorcycles
• gardening
• music
• guitar
• snowboarding
• motor sports
• religion
• science
• nature
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Las Cafeteras, Timbalive, Saint Motel, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer, John Legend, Deadmaus, Major Lazer, Phantogram, Josh Garrels, Future of Forestry, The Seshen, anything that inspires singing, drumming, or moving to the beat.

Books: Wikipedia and whatever I find time for...

Movies: Fifth Element, Ghost in the Shell, Matrix, Leon, Transporter, Bourne Identity, TRON, Batman Begins, Lego Batman, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Alien, Blue Like Jazz, Begin Again, Kubo and the Two Strings, Bezouro, Get Out, Keanu

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I built a drift car - 1991 Nissan 240sx (Silvia). That sealed my love for motorsports... It inspired me to rent an e92 BMW and drive The Nürburgring in Germany 2017!

Teach, Learn, Share

Ask me about Oakland... And maybe a little about San Francisco... I can teach basic guitar, basic Cantonese (mostly food), Spanish, English... I can teach you how to fix cars and bikes, how to do basic Capoeira, and share places to go social dancing (mostly Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Swing, County) most days of the week!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from Oakland California, help cooking, basic handyman skills... art, music, eating, dancing, talking

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Ecuador, Mexico, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States