I am a freelance translator/interpreter living and working in Shanghai, China. I'm also a part-time mandarin teacher. Food, traveling, reading, meeting new people, writing stories, ceramics, indoor rock climbing, ping-pong, among many others are my hobbies. Once my fortune cookie reads, "you are going to set feet on many foreign lands before you know it".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I need to engage with people, which makes me feel alive and connected.

Interests

• writing
• italian food
• reading
• traveling
• music
• bungee jumping
• budget travel
• ceramics

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz & Blues, Rock & Roll, BGM from musicals
Movies by Morgan Freeman, Chicago, Trumbo, the Rum Diary,
Earnest Hemingway, Shakespeare, Toni Morrison

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I won the national championship of an English Competition in China after competing with 1 million contestants in 2016.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a mandarin teacher in practice and have taught employees from Microsoft Seattle, J&J....

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I decide to become friends with someone, I give my whole heart away. And amazingly, in this way my heart seems to be broader and kinder.

I can share with you my various language skill, cooking skills in Chinese cuisine, ceramics (basic level:), experience-sharing in other trips/ adventures

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Italy, Macao, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China