"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me."--Jane Austen

I'm your first generation college graduate. I'm Laotian and Mexican but was raised by my Black stepfather. So I like to think I'm a well rounded individual.

I'm witty, bold, spunky and love to love.

I always jump at the opportunity to travel, meet new people and gain new experiences. Couch surfing lets me do that!

PHILOSOPHY

"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Couch surfing has saved me many times while abroad!

Other than going to Guatemala with Manna Project International on a volunteer trip I traveled to Dominic Republic with a very good friend of mine and was able to Couch Surf in Puerto Plata, Santiago, Jarabacoa and Santo Domingo!

I spent a semester studying in Hong Kong and from there I was able to visit Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. My next destination is Europe but would ultimately like to live and travel in Latin America for at least a year!

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• acting
• dancing
• movies
• traveling
• music
• spoken word
• food
• film
• broadcast

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many that come to mind but I like anything "thought provoking". In my opinion some of the best movies are slower paste movies. As if it's happening in real time with true character development. Too many times can we get caught up in special effects, little do we ever pay attention to the story. The lesson. The acting. The talent.

Books on the other hand, I like for them to get straight to the point. I know I've got a good book when I try and pay attention to grammar and word usage but instead get lost in the lines of the story.

I adore music and its technicalities. I grew up on techno, was raised on soul and discovered RnB and Hip-Hop.

I absolutely love great stories. Sad, happy, horrific, amazing, etc. As long as you can paint a picture in my mind you're good in my book. But if you tell me a story that moves my spirit you'll be immortal in my mind.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Loved past hate.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Everything's a choice. And whatever you've experienced know there is always the opposite of it. So don't settle until you find what you're looking for. Within reason ;)

Enjoy Learning another's life journey

Share: A home cooked meal. Good music. Good energy.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories from my personal experiences traveling, life experiences that turned into life lessons, a great time around the city and a genuine friendship.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Laos, Macao, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong