Hello Fellow Couchsurfers!

I can be on the quiet side when I first meet people, but I love learning about other cultures and traditions. I'll slowly open up once we get past first impressions.

Like most couchsurfers, I think I got bit by the travel bug.

I've worked as a part-time translator as well and volunteer tour guide. I can show you around Los Angeles as well as the University of Southern California where I currently study.

To me, Strangers are just friends waiting to happen!

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

As a kid, I wanted to be a storyteller. I will admit I had a preconceived motion that it involved traveling around the world and hear about stories as well. I figure that might be something fun for a lifetime.

Lo and Behold, my 3rd Grade Teacher told me, " Sorry, that's not possible. You are going to have to pick a different topic for your career day picture...."

Let's just say, I'd like to prove Ms. Stacy wrong. I think I can via Couchsurfing learn a lot more about other people's story as well as be able to tell the stories I had learned. That's why I'm here on an Adventure :D

Interessen

So Anything Goes. ^_^

Likes
Traveling (DUH)
Mangas:
Yotsuba&!
Yokohama kaidashi kikou
Isaki of the Cubs

Music
Daft Punk
Debussy
Dvorak (Specifically Symphony NO.9)

Video Games
Minecraft (It's like Legoes for Adults :D )
L.A. Noire ( Hmm, seems like we got a case, Sherlock)

Websites
Wasted Talent
Three Panel Soul

Dislike:
One too Many.
Well, and I'm allergic to Shrimp...

• books
• photography
• dining
• video games
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• music
• backpacking
• business
• teaching
• entrepreneurship
• languages
• volunteering

Musik, Filme und Bücher

TLDR: Love Jazz, Reads Murakami, Enjoys SOL Manga

Do you like listening to Jazz by any chance? I used to visit the various Jazz Cafes in Taipei when I am home in Taiwan. If you know some really cool Jazz places in and around your place. I'd love to visit with you.

On another hand, I really enjoy watching Studio Ghibli Films Films. I think it is a weird mix of surrealism and fantasy that draws me into their world. For me, I find Shinkai Makoto's film really true to life. No matter how many times, I still always cry at the end of 5cm Per Second. (It's a really good movie; I'm more than happy to show you a copy of the film if you want :D )

I used to love "Holes" as a kid. It touched upon me the necessity of dreams. I suppose perversity was also part of the message. But most of all, I really enjoyed the happy ending!

Today, I am kind of tossed up between " Norwegian Wood" and "The Great Gatsby". I can identify pretty well with both of the characters of the two novel. I'm not entirely sure how to describe it although I suspect it had something to do with my "angsty" teenage years. Haha.

If you had to ask me about my favorite comics, I would say it would be "Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō"! The slow pacing coupled along with the idyllic life drew me. There is a sort of peace, tranquility I feel after I read a chapter or two about it. If I felt a need to laugh or maybe a pick me up after a bad day, I'd go for "Foxtrot" and "Calvin and Hobbes". The jokes and their accompanying allusions to our daily lives provides a sense of comedy.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

I managed to take part of the Mauerpark Karoke fondly known as Bearpit Karaoke in Berlin Even now, I still am surprised I managed to sing "Can't Take My Eyes off You" in front of a huge crowd of Germans on their Saturday Park Break.

Also a side note, the experience of eating sandwiches every morning for a month was truly mind gobbling. I didn't think I'd want to eat another sandwich after the month of paying University Tuition.

Lehren, lernen, teilen

Currently a student, I'm studying a business with an emphasis on international trade. Having worked before as an intern in a startup, I've always eyes and ears open toward entrepreneurship.

If I could share anything digitally with everybody, there is a one day itinerary for Taipei, I have compiled from various sources on the internet chiefly my experience.

It's really handy for a rushed one day trip of Taipei being able to take you to a wealth of good eats and awesome sights! ( http://goo.gl/EsCSmi )

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

I've worked before as a translator and also as a teaching assistant in ESL programs in Taiwan. If you are looking for an English or Chinese conversational partner, I'd be happy to. Likewise, I am currently learning Japanese, so I would appreciate the time you take to correct me there.

I can work those dishes as a Former Bus Boy; heck, I think my curry is something to brag about, but then again. Just let me know in advance ^_*

Also who would like to listen to some corny Jokes?

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Cambodia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, United States

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

Germany, Taiwan, United States