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Overview

  • 17 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
  • 53, Female
  • Member since 2013
  • Holistic Voice Coach + Speaker/Singer/Songwriter/Actor/Ga...
  • BSS Jazz Studies - Vocal Performance
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About Me

MISSION

Meet amazing, kind, fun travelers from around the world!

ABOUT ME

I'm a curious, creative, enthusiastic, queer, Korean-American Author, Freelance Copywriter, Holistic Voice Coach + Game Designer.

I've lived in South Korea, CA, TX, MN, IA, Chicago, IL, and I'm now living in rural, TN.

I have lived many experiences and overcome some unbelievable obstacles, and it has made me a better person ~ especially in the past year.

FOR HOSTS

I do my best to be a. considerate and clean guest. I am a non-drinker, non-smoker - and I like to cook.

Couchsurfing can be a nice way to connect with people, stay in unique homes, and learn more deeply about different people, countries, cultures, art forms, and foods.

PS I am a chocolate lover, and I have a goal to try chocolate from EVERY country in the world that has chocolate.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A while back, I hosted, surfed, and was a tour guide for Couchsurfers in Korea 2013-2016, and I really enjoyed it!

Also, I hosted on another platform when I lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota for many years and traveled to El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, Paris, and Barcelona.

Interests

I love board games, music, traveling, good food, museums, photography, books, art, yoga, dancing, nature, thrift stores, architecture, and more!

  • arts
  • writing
  • books
  • theater
  • photography
  • dancing
  • dining
  • coach
  • traveling
  • music
  • jazz
  • teaching
  • tourism
  • volunteering
  • copywriting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - jazz, gospel, singer/songwriter, 80s, R&B, funk, punk, Latin, blues, hymns, classical
Movies - chick flicks, dramas, sci-fi, international, adventure, left-wing political, documentaries, comedy, mysteries, animation
Books - biographies, non-fiction, sci-fi, novels, self-help, kids, history, poetry, comedy, cookbooks, travel, art/photography, Bible

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experiencing Gaudi's Casa Batllo in Barcelona ~ MAGICAL.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have 27 years experience teaching voice, 11 years experience teaching English, plus I've taught acting, improv, HTML, various computer software programs, and more. I love to teach.

One thing that I've learned, after my Dad died...

In any moment of life and acting, I can choose 4 things;
1. My Thoughts
2. My Feelings
3. My Actions
4. My Place

And, when we have choices, we have HOPE ~ and HOPE changes lives!

What I Can Share with Hosts

It depends: I could choose to a) bring one of my CDs to share, b) teach a voice lesson, c) surprise you

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Singapore, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, South Korea, United States

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