CURRENT MISSION

To figure out how to balance exploring near and faraway places

ABOUT ME

I was born in New York but mostly raised in Hicksville, NJ, i.e. the middle of nowhere. I got out of there as fast as I could: I went to college in California, and studied abroad three times, in England, Japan, and then China. Officially I work in technology, but my real passion is foreign languages and literature. I'm especially fascinated by Asian culture.

Right now, I'm working, trying to gain some experience and some money before I take off for my next adventure. I plan to travel/live around the world for about a year at some point in the near future. Come visit me in New York and then return the favor ;)

PHILOSOPHY

Live in the present. Enjoy your youth while it lasts. Be open-minded, compassionate, and faithful. I'm spiritual but not religious.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd like to make friends with other CouchSurfers. I want to host people and share the experience of Hong Kong with them.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I hosted some awesome people while I lived in New York. I'm looking forward to hosting more awesome CSers in Hong Kong, and hopefully surfing some couches myself one day.

兴趣

running, snowboarding, cooking and food culture, Japanese/Chinese language and literature, volunteerism and giving back, karate, soccer, photography, sailing (and anything else outdoors), fashion

• culture
• literature
• fashion
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• running
• technology
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• sailing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• languages

音乐、电影和书籍

My favorite books are Norwegian Wood, by Murakami Haruki, and The Great Gatsby.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Climbed Mt. Everest! Not all the way to the top, of course...

教，学，和分享

I think I have a pretty deep understanding of Asian traditional culture, especially Japanese, for someone who was born and raised in the west and has no Asian roots per se. I read a lot of Asian literature and spend a lot of time there. I'd love to share my experience with someone with similar interests.

我游览过的国家

China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Nepal, Switzerland, United Kingdom

我居住过的国家

China, Japan, United Kingdom, United States

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