POTPOT, that is the name I am most popularly known among my professional and personal circles. I wear my name like a badge of joyfulness because I am delightfully sociable, fun-loving and always full of zest. Almost half of my life has been spent on living the rigid corporate life. But recently, I traded my suitcase for a backpack and now stitching a wonderful transition.

I am an art and culture vulture and seamlessly weaving in myself to a new community always interests me. I travel a lot but this time I make my way on a shoestring. Writing and community work are my passions. Although I am outgoing, my concept of fun has always been sitting in a quiet cafe writing my travel musings or chit-chatting sensibly with friends.

I am a responsible smoker. I am compulsively neat and organized. Sadly, I snore in my sleep and this I am hardly working out to recover from. The only thing I cannot live without are ear cleaning buds and taking a nice shower before bed.

Taking the world one day at a time ---- this is my guiding light.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a people person. I like to engage. I love local culture. These are what couchsurfing could be all about.

World nomads may be known for being budget travelers & couch surfing could be a fantastic option.

Interests

Travels (default) and anything about this lifestyle like food, folk arts, culture. I also write travel stories, poetry, short stories. I am a photography hobbyist. I am currently learning how to flawlessly read & write in the ancient Filipino script called Baybayin.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dining
• working out
• drinking
• traveling
• backpacking
• surfing
• freelancing
• budget travel

Music, Movies, and Books

There are just too many but I am into world music, feel-good movies & period films, short plays. I have happily departed from novels but something exciting comes up, I am up for it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leaving the glitzy corporate life that I lived for 14 years into this unsecured world of freelancing.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, if you are a non-English speaker or wanting to have someone to practice your English with.

I want to learn as much about the local culture or your life living in that area.

I can share the joy of being a cheerful guest.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, drinks & stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines