I grew up the very small and quaint town of Solvang, California and lived there until I left for college in Seattle. I always try to be nice and understanding to everyone and I try to be as generous as I can. I'm a bit shy, but I always open up once i get to know someone (or have a few beers in me ;)) I love experiencing new and foreign cultures through traveling and I always like trying something I have done or ate before (my family was very into food so I love trying exotic foods and will try everything once!). When I visit new places, I try to integrate as much as I can and try to follow all culture norms because I don't want to impose mine on anyone. I really want to find a job that allows me to travel around the world so I can satisfying my craving for experience new cultures, but my dream job would have me living and working in South Korea (spent a semester abroad there and fell in love).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined CS because I am about to embark on a year abroad traveling around Southeast Asia and I'm pretty anxious about going alone so I want to meet up with locals or other travelers and hopefully make new friends! In the future when I have my own place, I want to give the same hospitality that I hopefully experience while abroad to those looking for a host! I'm very new to this!

Interests

Outdoor activities (hiking, climbing, exploring), exercising, going to concerts, guitar playing, traveling, urban exploring, food (cooking and trying new cuisines!), fashion/shopping, clubbing/going to bars with friends, and always looking to add more!

• culture
• fashion
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• exercise
• clubbing
• shopping
• traveling
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: folk, indie, EDM, almost all electronic (deep house, vaporwave, electro house, future bass, etc.), alternative, psychedelic rock (Tame Impala!), some R&B, classical, rap
Favorite Movies: Rashomon, Fargo, 500 Days of Summer, Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Big Lebowski, Boyhood, Jiro Dreams of Sushi, The Trip
Favorite Books: Norwegian Wood, The Things They Carried, 1Q84, Sous Chef, The Master and Margarita, 100 Years of Solitude

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent a semester abroad in South Korea, but prior to leaving I didn't know any of the language and had almost no knowledge of their culture!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll try to reciprocate whatever I receive! I'm very patient with teaching and will definitely share anything I can! I'm not great at learning new languages, but I love trying to and am open to learn from the host of whatever country I travel to.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to be as giving and generous as I can so I will try to provide anything the host needs and will buy gifts or meals to pay them back for their hospitality!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States