Hello / Saludos / 你好！I'm Charles (however I also go by C.J.)! I'm a recent graduate originally from the Motor City of the USA. I've lived in Chicago, IL for about the past ~4 years with periods in between living abroad in both China and France XD!

You can never really judge a book by a cover, so here are few words from the pages of my lyfe to help you get a better idea of me, I'm a: humanist ; lover of music, travel, nature, and deep conversations; creative; nomadic ; queer (member of the LGBTQ+ community); linguist; artist; actor; self-taught photographer; educator; lyfe-long learner; 420 enthusiast; spiritual; social justice advocate; improvisionist (I think I made up this word? Haha); and a global citizen that loves to meet like-spirited people :)

A nomad at heart, but also looking forward to move out to Los Angeles in the near future! :D

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

To continue meeting like-spirited folk, share stories, and learn about other world travelers' perspectives of lyfe (yes, lyfe). :-)

兴趣

• animals
• performing arts
• photography
• acting
• music festivals
• working out
• reading
• traveling
• music
• beaches
• parks
• food
• cultures
• learning languages
• inspiring people
• dance
• social justice
• biking
• ocean
• conversation
• gym
• learning
• creating
• consciousness
• sunsets
• intellectual conversations
• 420 friendly

音乐、电影和书籍

Music (so many favoritessssss & songs in diff. languages!):

Masego ; FKJ ; Childish Gambino ; J. Cole ; Cardi B. ; Rudimental ; Mc Livinho ; Cashmere Cat ; Chance the Rapper ; Sango ; Cro ; DJ Snake ; Diplo ; Major Lazer ; LSD ; J. Balvin ; Ibeyi ; Hippie Sabotage ; Alina Baraz ; Odezsa ; GoldLink ; Croosh ; SZA ; Liniker ; Russ ; Donnie Trumpet ; Marian Hill ; Jaden Smith ; Mura Masa ; Snakeships ; Smino ; Doja Cat ; IAMDDB ; Jacob Banks; JJ Lin ; 頑童Mj116 ; Leo王； J. Sheon ; Stromae ; Maitre Gims ; Ben L'Oncle Soul ; Kerry James ; Bigflo & Oli ; Gael Faye ; C. Tangana ; Agorazein , Kali Uchis ; Jessie Reyez ; Saad Lamjarred ; Hamza Namira ; Mashrou Leila ; etc.

Favorite Movies (to name a few):
The Dark Knight
Eagle Eye
The Great Gatsby
Inception
Dr. Strange
The Grey

Books:
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
The Alchemist

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

I tent camped and attended a weekend long music festival on the Great Wall of China!
Also I lived, studied, and worked in three different countries by myself before the age of 21! Alhamdllh :-)

教，学，和分享

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. ” —— The Alchemist

-Can share my travel stories about living in Chicago, China, and France!

- Can do a language exchange :D

- Can share Lyfe wisdom

- Could also go explore hidden gems in the city together (or even go rooftopping / photoshooting together, one of my fav. lil hobbies)!

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Great conversations!
Positive vibes!
Share stories of travel and perspectives on lyfe and the world!
Stillness/quiet, when needed. Namaste. :)

& Maybe even a celebratory "thank you" drink (on me)!

我游览过的国家

Belgium, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Taiwan, United States

我居住过的国家

China, France, United States