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Overview

  • 4 references
  • Fluent in Chinese, English; learning Russian
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2018
  • English Teacher
  • Chinese Law, Shanghai Fudan University
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I lived in China for 10 years. After working for a law firm for a few years, I found out that I couldn't get a certificate in China to actually be a lawyer, so I moved to California. After hanging out in Silicon Valley learning to how to create a startup company, I figured out that I needed to learn to computer code. So, I decided to move to Hollywood and study directing. That was great, but somehow I never became an overnight success. I returned to Canada and applied for law school, you know, so I could get a real job. I wasn't accepted, so I thought why not learn Russian.

I'm currently learning to computer code, teaching English, and learning Russian. I'm considering applying for law school in Russia some day if I I can learn Russian, which isn't really happening so far....

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My parents are visiting St. Petersburg in July, so I was thinking I'd take the overnight train on the 19th. I'll be with my parents from 8:30 until 17:30 on the 20th and 21st. I'm going to visit some friends Sunday morning (22) and then head back to Moscow in the afternoon.

Interests

  • fashion
  • film making
  • the internet
  • russian

Music, Movies, and Books

I started making some playlists on vk: https://vk.com/audios424606624

I like superheros, even when they come in regular packages. I like romance and comedy.

I read about a hundred books and decided that I'll read more someday when I'm rich. To me, reading is like watching sports. Why watch sports when you can play them.

I have a Netflix account on my laptop.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I drove a motorbike 10, 000 km around China.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share ... umm, well. Any requests?

Actually, I'm not entirely sure what's happening here. I was searching for a hostel and couch surfing came up. This is my first experience. Perhaps we could go to the grocery store and I'll buy everything for dinner together and help cook.... I can cook a little, but you might want to supervise the process :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, France, Mexico, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, United States

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