CURRENT MISSION

hello world! i'm ready to explore and experience all you've got

ABOUT ME

Name's Vu (vooo) - born and raised in Oklahoma then decided to make the upgrade to Austin, TX - the live music capital of the world. I enjoy trying new things, challenging myself, and living life to the fullest; and I try being around others who have that same "carpe diem" mentality. Of course every now and then relaxing and re-energizing is a must as well.

PHILOSOPHY

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. -- Buddha

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Getting out there and building the CS community one couch at a time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've surfed in Orlando, DC, New York, Peru, Miami, and Madrid and participated in a weekly Spanish class with local CSers here in Austin.

Interests

Traveling, food, and music. Whether it's hiking/camping in the middle of nowhere or running around a big city - just being able to get away energizes me. I love trying new restaurants and cuisines. More often than I'd care to admit, I plan my sightseeing trips around where I want to eat. I also have a major sweet tooth - so finding a good italian cream or cheesecake makes my day. I have always enjoyed going to concerts and live theater performances, playing instruments (saxophone, guitar, piano), or singing along at a local piano bar.

Oh, and I'm part of an 8-man team in the National Competitive Karaoke League (3 time champion :p )

• singing
• theater
• concerts
• dining
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• guitar
• piano
• karaoke
• hiking
• camping
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Billy Joel, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Journey, Muse, The Rat Pack, 80s/90s pop, acapella/acoustic covers, 400+ more
Movies: Spinal Tap, Singin' in the Rain, Crash, Batman Begins, American Beauty, Clue, Waiting for Guffman, Lion King, Office Space, X-Men, Noises Off, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, Anchorman, The Incredibles
Books: The Things They Carried, Into Thin Air, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Tuesday's with Morrie, The Da Vinci Code

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going back to Vietnam, getting the chance to meet my grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins for the first time in my life, and developing a better understanding of who my parents are and where I come from.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Croatia, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States