CURRENT MISSION

Just moved to Sacramento, CA so trying to settle in and make new friends... and as always:

Seeing more of the world, learning as much as I can, and making lots of wonderful friends!

ABOUT ME

I'm a recent masters level graduate looking to get involved in a career in foreign affairs or international education. I'm of multi-racial descent which informs my worldview, I'm Jamaican, Indian, Syrian, Chinese, and English. I feel that my background allows me to be very receptive of and intrigued by other cultures.

I recently moved back to the USA after teaching English in to adult professionals in Taiwan (as well as learning Chinese) for two years. This was a great experience that allowed me and my students to have great cultural exchanges which broaden our horizons. Living in another country was a humbling, enlightening, and unique experience that I feel has left an indelible mark on me and I wish to broaden cross-cultural exchanges with all sorts of people in my personal/professional life.

PHILOSOPHY

I'd say I'm a rather cautious person but my curiosity is boundless. I'd like to know everything if it was possible...I try to keep my life as simple as possible. I'm an easy going guy and I think everyone should be calm and approach others with good humor and empathy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I mostly use CS to get local advice or meet up with people. My experience thus far have been really positive and I feel that CS has given me a lot of insider knowledge and has helped me make new friends.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've made some GREAT friends from CS. I really love the philosophy and mission of this site and I believe that people who are curious about the world will ultimately make the world a better place.

Interests

History
Dreamwave/synthwave music (ask me about this!)
Philosophy
Politics (domestic and international)
Foreign Cultures
Guitar
Video Games
Historical/cultural/scientific museums

• education
• beer
• coffee
• modeling
• politics
• video games
• music
• guitar
• wrestling
• business
• teaching
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Terminator 2 (my favorite!)
Most science fiction movies
Heavy Metal
Orphaned Land
Historical books
Open Veins of Latin America
Histories on the Middle East, India, China, the US, and Germany
1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Seeing active volcanoes in Hilo, Hawaii.

Holding a fundraiser for a business development program, the attendance wasn't large but we managed to raise a few hundred dollars for an organization that does great work in helping communities become sustainable and economically independent.

Being published in an academic journal.

Getting a resolution passed by acclaimation in a general assembly sized committed. *Model UN nerds will appreciate this* :-p

Almost dying in Australia.

Attending WorldMUN in Puebla, Mexico.

Visiting a maid cafe in Tokyo with my Japanese friend!

Attending Tokyo Games Show in 2013.

Riding an elephant in Thailand.

Fitting into a jeepney in Manila.

Going to see Babymetal in NYC.

Praying at the Meiji Jingu Shrine.

Seeing Wrestle Kingdom 10 live in the Tokyo Dome.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting discussions on topics related to current events, life, philosophy, and politics.

Street Fighter V tips for Chun-li.

Mandarin lessons.

Style tips, lol.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cayman Islands, China, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Taiwan, United States