I was born in Castro Valley, California -- about 45 minutes away from San Francisco. Typically I just tell people "I'm from San Francisco", although it is somewhat of a lie. I went to school in Davis, California, and also studied abroad in Australia and China. I've been very lucky to have had the opportunity to travel a decent amount, and have amassed interesting stories in most places I've visited.

More of a listener than a speaker, but enjoy a good balance of both!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because it seems awesome to both be able to meet new people and... well.. free housing.

But ideally I want to share stories, meet interesting people, and honestly make new friends from around the world. As big of a world we are... it's pretty small and we have a lot in common, regardless of our background.

Interests

Singing, basketball, travelling!

All integral parts of who I am and what makes me me.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I enjoy a wide variety, but definitely like r&b most. But really enjoy almost everything-- every genre has good and bad songs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Co-hosted a radio show in Sydney that reached 200,000-300,000 people

Walked up a mountain in New Zealand at midnight and had a conversation with a gardener for a few hours.

Got fed fish by an old lady in South Korea presumably because she thought I couldn't use them correctly.

Listed multiple things on the section that says "one amazing thing"

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach- Can teach anything I know! Optimism, American culture, whatever!

Learn- Want to learn anything you have to offer. Cooking especially cause right now I have next to no talent for it whatsoever.

Share- Languages! Spanish and Chinese especially can always use practice, but I can help with English as well!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendship! And stories! And idk what else-- you tell me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States