Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

I have lived in California my entire life, growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, living in sunny San Diego for 4 years and now in Los Angeles for 4.5 years.

I am passionate about helping others and have worked for NGO's in fundraising and marketing. I also like being creative and am freelancing as a graphic designer and content manager.

One fun fact about me is that I love houseplants! There are over 25 types of plants in my apartment and my current favorite is the Calathea lancifolia (rattlesnake or peacock plant).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I initially heard about Couchsurfing through word of mouth and just wanted to check it out. I have always loved the idea of staying with locals when travelling, and meeting people from different backgrounds and experiences.

Interests

• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• mindfulness
• learning
• houseplants

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all types of music, it just depends on my mood. I go through different music phases, but I tend to go back to alternative/indie rock, classical, country, and EDM (trance, drum n bass, etc).

I like to read a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. I really enjoyed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.

Disney/Pixar movies are my go-to's. Totoro has a special place in my heart, as does Spirited Away and other Studio Ghibli films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee jumped! Conquering my fear of heights one spontaneous thing at a time...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you a few phrases in Cantonese!

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Good conversation
- Perhaps a vegetarian/vegan meal or baked good
- Maybe something from California if it's possible!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States