I'm a young Texan working abroad in Taiwan as a full time English Teacher, and a freelance functionalist linguist. My aim is to become immersed in Taiwanese culture, and learn as much as I can about Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and anyone willing to teach me something about their language.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couch surfer to meet and have personal experiences with other travelers from all over

Interests

• traveling
• hiking
• languages
• language exchange
• linguistics
• love

Music, Movies, and Books

Love Jhené Aiko, Vaporwave, Future funk, tribal, rap

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've translated and recorded Moana's "How Far I'll Go" into Shuri, a language of Okinawa Japan.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a love and curiosity for language, funny jokes, fashion, and fine cooking

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, Taiwan, United States