ABOUT ME

I'm a writer and a reader and a tiny human working two part-time jobs. I used to freelance as a music journalist but have been on hiatus for a while from that. I like to explore and relax in equal measure. I've wanted to visit LA for a long time, so I'm excited that I finally get to! I'm looking forward to checking out all things Asian American and visiting friends and being in a new place. Though my References don't say as much, I use they/them pronouns.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far, I've surfed, but once I'm more settled, I hope to also be able to host!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, so great. My hosts have been kind and gracious, and I do my best to be kind and gracious back!

Interests

• writing
• dancing
• reading
• music
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Mitski, yaeji, Anderson .Paak, Julien Baker, G-Dragon, IU, etc.

Writers: Jenny Zhang, Jhumpa Lahiri, Celeste Ng, Bao Phi

Shows: Terrace House

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once, a long time ago, I handed Maya Angelou a bouquet of flowers on stage after a speech she gave, and she hugged me, and it was amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like meeting and learning from people who are open, who like to laugh, who have a genuine interest in the wider world. Musical people, critical thinking people, creative people, people with good hearts!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Kindness! I'm down to share drinks, music, languages (Chinese, English, French, Wolof), ideas, a listening ear. I also always try to be very respectful of others' space and time.

I like going out dancing too, though I admittedly can't go as hard as I used to lol

I'm happy to help with cooking and cleaning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Benin, China, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Netherlands, Switzerland, Togo, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Senegal, United States