CURRENT MISSION

Spread optimism, instill wonder, live life and be happy!

ABOUT ME

I am extremely spontaneous, free-spirited, and love adventure, thrill, and experiencing new things; on the other hand, I also enjoy the simple things in life. I am a huge food fanatic. Traveling is one of my favorite things to do in life, and I've been to many places and met lots of awesome people. I want to further my travels and go all over the world and continue meeting new people. I am an aspiring writer. Currently working on my first book while studying Japanese at Waseda University. (Taking a gap year from my masters at Georgetown). Life is short so I think we should all make the most out of it and make as many happy memories as possible!

PHILOSOPHY

I am a fan of Humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers's unconditional positive regard theory. I believe everyone should treat each other with this positivity and it will cause the world to become a better place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like-minded travelers, who enjoy taking the road less traveled as much as I do.

Interests

Creative Writing, Literature, Blogging, Tennis, Traveling, Food, Video Games, Art, Volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Death Cab for Cutie, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Postal Service, The Decemberists, Blink 182, Muse, Yiruma...

Stranger Than Fiction, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Donnie Darko, 500 Days of Summer, Blue is the Warmest Color, RENT, Superbad, South Park...

All Murakami novels, Harry Potter, The Time Traveler's Wife, the works of James Joyce, Little Bee, Middlesex, White Oleander...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Attended the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States