I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer teaching in Sichuan, China. Boring English teacher by day, bad ass self-defense teacher by night.
I blog occasionally, and it is probably the best way to get insight into my life and opinions: mrveitch.com

I'd love to be a host, but that breaks several of the rules I agreed to when becoming a volunteer... and Deyang isn't the most fun place to visit haha.

我真的会说中文。我学中文学了七年但我觉得还需要学很多。 我以前住在上海，在复旦读书。这是我第三次来中国。两个月住在成都跟中国家庭然后搬家到德阳，当老师。

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people! and avoid hotel fees haha

Interests

I'm a martial artist and have practiced MMA for 5 years. Got my blue belt in BJJ before I came to China and now my BJJ career is on hold :(

Of course, I love travelling and challenging myself. Learning Chinese and coming to China allows me to combine both. This is my 3rd time living here- 1st and 2nd times I was a student at Fudan University in Shanghai.

• books
• movies
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• teaching
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Films: Oldboy, Thirst, The Man from Nowhere, and Drive, to name a few
Books:The Metamorphosis, The Stranger
Music: Gangsta rap

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Great Wall and slept on it overnight. It was a truly amazing experience

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Brazilian Jiujitsu (BJJ)
Learn: Chinese
Share: Music, books & movies

What I Can Share with Hosts

What happens when you take a man raised in the Bronx and educated in Boston, and thrust him into China? How does he see the world? Ask and I'll be glad to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Japan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States