CURRENT MISSION

To fight the powers that be

ABOUT ME

Living the first 18 years of the my life in the same house has made me something of a wanderlust. I can't really say I know who exactly who I am except that I'm happiest drifting from place to place, meeting new people and forming new bonds. I am not the most talkative person, but I sincerely enjoy listening to others tell their stories and reflecting on the lessons that come out of them.

PHILOSOPHY

I'll take a cue from my man KRS- ONE: "Your addiction to your needs and your wants is what causes problems in your life. Make sure you got whatcha need. Put at a safe distance all the things that you want. It's wants that get you into trouble." Oftentimes the simplest advice is the most potent!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm currently unable to host surfers, but I would love to share my enthusiasm about L.A. with anyone who stops on through this fair city :)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So far, I've had three experiences couch surfing, all of which were overwhelmingly positive and different in kind. I hope to return the karma when I finally settle down somewhere long enough to host.

Interests

I study Chinese, try to read Spanish and French novels and poetry. I like running, art, cooking, music, musing, reading, writing, and just wandering around. Really, though, I am happiest when engaged in frank conversations with people- when two or more people reach the point at which they feel comfortable letting down their guard and revealing who they really are.

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• causes
• cooking
• running
• reading
• music
• surfing
• calligraphy
• teaching
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

The Sandman series, Of Human Bondage, Kafka on the Shore, Famous all Over Town, Name of the Rose, Do the Right Thing, Volver, de la Soul, anything by Mo Yan, E.M. Forester, Somerset Maughm, Mozart, Public Enemy, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been a bridesmaid in a traditional Fujianese wedding
Learned Chinese calligraphy from a retired math professor
Rode a llama in the Andes
Rafted down the mouth of the Amazon
Snorkeled in the Sea of Cortez
Participated in a Native American Church ceremony in the desert of New Mexico

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Chinese, French, and Spanish, write you a poem, and give you some straight- talk, if you need it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, India, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States