CURRENT MISSION

Reform policy, reform life, change the world.

ABOUT ME

Well what can I say about myself. I was born in Seoul, South Korea. Adopted at 3 months old into a Chinese Family. Grew up in a surfer town in San Diego. Went to a mostly Jewish Middle and High School. Moved to San Jose to go to San Jose State University. I love hiking, backpacking, biking, exploring, meeting new people. I find these social experiments fascinating, and meeting a diverse group of people even more fascinating. I wish to travel to as many places as I can. I am involved with policy reform organizations, non-profit organizations, and real estate.I am a tech-geek, and love anything with technology. Social networking fascinates me. The new technology allows our community to interact at levels which were unimaginable. I am a Redditor. I am socially liberal and open-minded. I'll add more soon!

PHILOSOPHY

The only constant in life is change.

So I found this quote that I really enjoy:

"This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, QUIT. If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, STOP; they will be waiting for you when you start doing the things you love. Stop over analyzing, all emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciated every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your PASSION!"

-The Holstee Manifesto
Written by Dave, Mike & Fabian

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Its been over a decade since I joined Couchsurfing, and I love it! I've now hosted people from Couchsurfing and surfed. Hosting people is like exploring the world without traveling. I'm so excited I finally was able to surf for my first time in Korea and Japan after only hosting people for a year. I want to surf more when I get the opportunity to, it was such a great experience! I love the community, I sometimes join the CS events in SF, and I love to meet anyone and everyone from different cultures. I love to hear about everyone's experience with traveling. It is just fascinating! If you have an experience to share with me, you are welcome in my home (when I am free of course).

Interests

I love the outdoors, physical activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, backpacking, and willing to try other activities. I am interested in starting rock climbing. I love computers and the internet. Narwhals & Bacon are the shit. I enjoy meditating, exploring, and checking out new technology. Drug policy reform has been a peak interest of mine. I want to contribute in the community to positively change the world like many others. We can't do it alone, but we can do it together.

• arts
• technology
• tv
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies

The Matrix, Battle Royale, The Butterfly Effect, Equilibrium, Amelie, and so many more (I'll update more later)

Music

Infected Mushroom, The Beatles, System of a Down, Daft Punk, Justice, Of Montreal, Shpongle, Phoenix, Dead Mau5, Shanghai Restoration Project, Ronald Jenkees, Distance, Tipper... I like most music except country music which I'm not too into...

Books

Nothing to Envy, Ender's Game, Holes, Poke the Box, The Omnivore's Dilemma, and more..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Kidnapped in Mongolia when I was 11? haha

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn more about traveling to other countries, since I haven't had the opportunity to do so as much as others. I would like to learn new languages, even though I'm a poor learner of language.

I can teach people about non-profit grassroots organizations and policy reform organizations.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach the art of poi, the state of drug policy reform, and a few mediocre meals.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hong Kong, South Korea, United States

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