CURRENT MISSION
Less carbs

ABOUT ME
Straight male, not looking for any gay hookups. Flattered you asked and grateful for the compliment, but I don’t fly that airline.

Hi there, thanks for checking my profile!

I have a private tutoring center in Brooklyn where we’ve taught English, Japanese, Spanish and kids afterschool.

I used to have cats, but I like to walk dogs to encourage adoption. Want to join me on my dog walks? Message me!

I love being social in NYC but these days because of work our interaction might be limited. Hopefully we have time to go to a few special not-for-tourist places or at least have a meal together.

On the day of your arrival, please give me advance notice to see whether I am able to receive you right away. If not, a cafe called Brandon's Donuts is right below my home and the manager is a friend of mine, who will welcome you. They have WiFi. As does Luana’s Tavern, the bar just next door.

**Please don't request to be hosted farther than one month away, unfortunately my schedule is too unpredictable to know.**

What's your favorite meal to cook? Cooking together is about more than eating. It’s cooperation and laughter. Generosity and thoughtfulness. If you can't make time to either cook or eat somewhere together, I'm probably not the host for you.

If you do prefer to cook instead of going out to eat, go for it! I'll help. Ask me why my lasagna is famous in Taiwan so I know you took time to read my profile.

PHILOSOPHY

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To make friends, and learn

Interests

Politics, humor, languages.

• politics
• traveling
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Jordan Peterson, Malcolm Gladwell, Michio Kaiku, Rafe Esquith, Tom Friedman, Hendrik Hertzberg, Suki Kim

Jazz standards, The Weeknd, Regina Spektor, Roots, Kate Nash, Ingrid Michaelson, Bebel Gilberto, Lisa Ono, Ottmar Liebert, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and yes Taylor Swift, I said it. The girl can write, and I’m a fan of any good singer-songwriters.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Some travel.

France, England, Mexico, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Dominican Republic, Canada.

In America: California, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Washington DC, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Washington state

Teach, Learn, Share

I know New York City very well. I have lived here all my life. Happy to guide you when free.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let's cook! English help (I teach!) Share my life as a New York City native

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