My mission is to live deeply, to meet amazing people, to be inspired and to inspire in turn.

I was born in the US and have lived in various states and traveled to various countries. I am Chinese-Mongolian, studied economics and political science, used to speak French, love meeting new people, traveling to new places, and experiencing new adventures. At the same time, I appreciate the old and pride myself on loyalty to friends and family. I try never to take things for granted, and to always seize opportunities when they come. In terms of traveling, that means I do as much as possible at every moment!

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that we should respect our common humanity and rejoice in the differences that make us unique. This means accepting others and treating them with respect and kindness, regardless of their gender, religion, class, orientation, etc. I also think people should help others when they can with what they can.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling, but don't like the impersonal feel of hotels. I want to truly understand a country, and the best way is through its people. I also really enjoy cultural exchange and learning from and teaching others!

I've met and been hosted by some truly incredible people. It always surprises and moves me how deeply sincere and generous people can be with their time, their homes, and their advice. I am thankful to be part of this community!

Interests

Family, friends, fun, life, laughter, love, alliteration, thought experiments, sunrises, swimming, mangoes, beaches, civil rights, world religions, international relations, fairy tales, long conversations, superlatives, g-mail, whimsy, piano, dreams, parks, orchards, sushi, poetry, feminist theory, monetary policy, financial regulatory reform, exploration, adventures

• poetry
• beauty
• civil rights
• walking
• traveling
• piano
• cycling
• swimming
• economics
• international relations
• political science
• religion
• science
• beaches
• parks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swimming with wild sea turtles and observing nature in (relatively) undisturbed beauty in Hawaii and in Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The blue-domed mosques in Uzbekistan
Biking through Bagan in Myanmar
Watching a military parade in North Korea
Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines
Walking through Jerusalem

Teach, Learn, Share

We all have something we can learn from each other, especially if we are from different countries and cultures. Language exchange is an easy one, but I also have perspectives on doing business between continents.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Friendly conversation and cooking!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Korea, Peru, Philippines, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Kenya, Mongolia, Singapore, United States

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