Perhaps my favorite quotes will offer more insight into who I am and what I believe in than answering this question that is so broad...

hint: I am huge loveable book nerd.

"And the rest is rust and stardust."
- Vladimir Nabokov

"For you, a thousand times over."
- Khaled Hosseini

"At every moment of our lives we have one foot in a fairytale and the other one in the abyss."
-Paulo Coelho

"When something bothered me, I didn’t talk with anyone about it. I thought it over all by myself, came to a conclusion, and took action alone. Not that I really felt lonely. I thought that’s just the way things are. Human beings, in the final analysis, have to survive on their own."

— Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart

"Do not discount the psychic warmth of the hive."
-Chang Rae Lee, On Such a Full Sea

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Someone quite enchanting once told me that if you don't have the time or motivation to read books, you should get to know people--- listen to them tell their story in just the only way they know how to- since they're the expert of their lived experiences! And perhaps, in all that listening and exchange of stories, we'll all be able to create mirrors and windows that reflect our common humanity while celebrating what makes us so distinct from one another.

Interests

• literature
• performing arts
• festivals
• live music
• electronic music
• solo travel
• budget travel
• stand up comedy
• foodie
• rollercoasters

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a penchant for all things vintage, antique, and timeless.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I became an American citizen on my very own at only 23 years old.

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I can teach:

I can teach english as a second language,
I can help you get the tonality of vietnamese since it is my native language
I can show you how to wrap samosas!

Things I would love to learn
How to make Banh Tet
Perfecting Bun Bo Hue
Deepening my cultural and historical understanding of Vietnam
How to play the Dan Bau

Things I can share:
My wit, my humor, my stories, my favorite recipes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Shared meals, shared stories, language skills trade.

Countries I’ve Visited

United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States, Viet Nam