CURRENT MISSION

Live, laugh, love

ABOUT ME

My friends say that they always know when I am close by because they can hear my distinctive laughter. Indeed, I do spend a lot of my time laughing and smiling. When I'm older, I want to have wrinkles on my face from smiling so much.

PHILOSOPHY

I am forever an optimist. One of my biggest mottos that I strive to live by every day is to see the best in everyone.

I also believe every moment should be embraced, and every opportunity explored. I am by no means reckless, but I take calculated risks. I think that's the best way to live life, you'll never know what could have been if you never took a chance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I couch-surfed all over Europe, and it was the best experience of my life! Couch surfers are always so much fun to be around.

Interests

I used to be dance a lot when I was younger - Chinese folk dance and Latin-Ballroom mainly. I also love to sing. I sometimes hum music without realizing it. Impromptu duets are one of my favourite things in the world.

I like being outdoors - whether it's soaking up the sun at a beach, or sitting by a camp fire. I am also lured by the city life, by the buzzing and bustling of all that is around me.

• singing
• dancing
• cooking
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Forrest Gump, A Walk to Remember, Julie and Julia, Letters to Juliet, Austin Powers. I love movies that either make me laugh or warm my heart.

TV: Grey's Anatomy, Glee, Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, IT Crowd

Music: Canadian Indie music (Stars, Feist, David Myle), Regina Spektor, Boys Like Girls, Hellogoodbye, Owl City, Jack Johnson.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent Summer 2010 in Baker Lake, Nunavut - a small town in Northern Canada near the Arctic Circle. I was volunteering there by leading literacy camps for kids and youths. It was an absolutely incredible experience. I will never forget the midnight sun, ice fishing, hiking through the tundra, the friendly locals, and literally camping out in the middle of nowhere.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I can teach: cooking (especially Chinese cooking), dancing, probably more things that I can't think of right now.

What I want to learn: I really really want to learn how to play the guitar, I also would like to learn new cooking and dancing styles.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Germany

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