CURRENT MISSION

To live life with compassion and intention

ABOUT ME

I am currently studying teaching English as a second language in hopes of meeting and possibly empowering people from all over the globe. I am a lover of art, coffee, and people, I love people, and I want to meet you and share a cuppa'joe.

I studied and taught in China, South Korea, and Cambodia. Bits of my heart remains there.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that we should all follow our bliss, even if it is illogical, especially if it is illogical.

Treat strangers with dignity, have compassion for yourself and others.

Nutella + Peanut Butter

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I enjoy picking up a paint brush or nail gun with the local scene shop at the theatre. Working with immigrants at Adult Basic Education Centers and meeting people on the train.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have never couch surfed,one of my missions in life is to try it.

Interests

Painting, comics, general making of things. Biking, hiking and enjoying the beauty of Minnesota in all her seasons. Meandering with a good soundtrack and company.

• arts
• beauty
• education
• coffee
• shopping
• comics
• socializing
• painting
• cycling
• hiking
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Out
The Little Chinese Seamstress
1984
The Things They Carried
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Ender's Game

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went bicycling through a rice paddy village with my friend Damon in LaoDing, China. He went all over the village asking his neighbors for a bike. He wheeled a broken down mountain bike and took a broken child's bike for himself. We passed bamboo, water buffalo and climbed lychee trees.

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to learn how to make anyone smile.

In my expirence being humble and kind gets you to better understand the world when you are looking up at it and not down.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Company. Some cute kid stories and embarrassing ones of my own. I like to listen and learn. Homemade cards.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Mexico, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, South Korea