CURRENT MISSION

to explore the world!

ABOUT ME

i'm one with restless feet. armed with my trusty notebook and camera, i'm always looking for that opportunity to explore, see, and learn. in between the adventures, i teach at a special education school. i was born in rural china (in an area known for vinegar and noodles. yum!), but grew up in vermont and massachusetts (you can't go wrong with maple syrup and lobstah). i spend my free time reading, having a good cup of coffee, relaxing on the back porch, and cooking. oh, and i do like wandering around a good market.

PHILOSOPHY

don't worry about it, just live in the moment.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

my first introduction came from a friend, and the idea intrigued me. i love the free flow of culture that this community promotes, and the warmth that all the people i've met from couchsurfing has.

my first experience was in singapore, and it was awesome. my host introduced me to such a variety of foods in the hawker centers. i had my first roti pratha there, and i was hooked for life. 'wen, what are you going to have for breakfast today?' 'what i have every morning pinky: roti paratha!'

and yes, i will go back to singapore just for the late night durian stalls.

Interests

traveling and seeing the nooks and crannies of places new and old. museums and galleries. reading. hiking the city and the wilderness. meeting new people and listening to the stories they tell.

• culture
• education
• cooking
• breakfast
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• skydiving
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

depends on where i am, what i'm doing.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

one doesn't quite cover it, so here's a few: skydiving in rhode island, diving in sri lanka, watching turtles lay eggs in the dead of night in costa rica, glacier hiking in alaska.

Teach, Learn, Share

and grow

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Laos, Myanmar, Netherlands, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States