I quit my engineering job in May 2013 to travel. I wanted to learn about myself, to meet interesting people, to participate in new cultures, and to experience life changing adventures. For the next 3 years, I traveled or lived in Asia, Europe, and the UK, went to circus school, and got a work as a circus performer. I returned to US for many reasons and landed a job at a startup in Boston.

CURRENT MISSION

Have fun, learn from everyone, share my experiences, train hard and live life to the fullest.

PHILOSOPHY

Try everything at least once. Never give up! Always choose the option that is the most fun.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people with different interests, and hanging out, learning about new ideas, sharing food of a new culture, etc.

Also, now that I'm not traveling, I miss travelers!
(Hoping to host as soon as I find an apartment...)

Interests

Going new places
Meeting awesome people
Spending time with friends

HOBBIES

acrobatics, circus, acroyoga, handstands
being outdoors: rock climbing, hiking, biking
cooking (and eating)
board games, social party games (e.g. werewolf/mafia)
swing dancing
overanalyzing and optimizing things

• culture
• dancing
• swing dancing
• dining
• cooking
• partying
• board games
• traveling
• juggling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• rock climbing
• engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

books on learning
-Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle
-Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Words can't describe.... a pride of lionesses, 9 cub lions and 4 baby lions playing and climbing and meowing about 5 feet from me (in Masai Mara, Kenya)

Teach, Learn, Share

teach learn share: yes please!

I really enjoy learning to cook foods from other cultures, and want to start learning Spanish and French. I also enjoy trying new hobbies, so anything you want to share, I'd like to try.

I'm happy to teach you handstands, partner acrobatics, and juggling!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Happy to do handstands or teach you to juggle in exchange for a couch! ;)
Of course I will also help with cooking, cleaning, or whatever needs done. I also have lots of travel stories and "what to do with my life" debates to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Costa Rica, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, England, Scotland, United States