I am an aspiring poet and performance artist. A daughter of Cambodian refugees. I love to explore and engage with the world. I photograph, write and create.

Growing up, I have always felt nomadic, and haven't had many opportunities to travel. But I hope to visit many places some day, and also get to know the people I meet! I have spent five months as an exchange student in the countryside of Japan, and I visited Cambodia for the first time in the summer of 2015.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm in a transitional period in my life right now, and have been struck with wanderlust. I'm looking to surf and meet great people who know the cities and towns I'll be traveling through.

I don’t know what the future holds; but I like challenges. They shape you.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• literature
• education
• coffee
• politics
• traveling
• music
• spoken word
• languages
• nature
• tea
• social justice

Music, Movies, and Books

I tend to listen to a lot of indie and instrumental hip hop, but a few of my favorites are: Run River North, Nujabes, Yuna, Zee Avi, Gramatik, Tokimonsta, Us the Duo, Utada Hikaru, Alicia Keys, Janelle Monae, Lauryn Hill

There are too many books that I like! But these are some on my list: The Alchemist, Kafka on the Shore, Hardboiled Wonderland and the End of the World, The Book Thief, Never Let Me Go, A Tale for the Time Being, On Such a Full Sea, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats, Melal

Movies...Still I Strive, Alice in Wonderland, Studio Ghibli, Up, The Little Prince

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed to the top of Mt. Fuji the day after a midterm exam.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, United States