CURRENT MISSION

I used to want to travel to every country in the world but I am just too slow! Latest plan: Live in the moment wherever I am

ABOUT ME

I was born in South Korea, adopted into the US, and have lived around cities in the US, worked and backpacked around some of South America, lived in the Basque Country (northern Spain), and eventually finally went back to South Korea at 27 yrs old to learn Korean and visit my birth country and birth family for the first time.

After that, I spent some time travelling in Asia, seeing beautiful places and connecting with wonderful people --- doing work exchanges and practicing partner acrobatics, yoga, massage, and meditation.

I've been back in the US for almost a decade 😱 working here until I save up for travel again.

I love learning about the world and people, but I don't travel as much as I did in my 20s. If some of the stuff in this profile seem outdated, it's because that was when I used CS the most and I have a hard time updating and deleting the evidence of that version of myself - my CS connections are like a little time capsule in some ways.

I've had many different life chapters - working in the music industry, non profits, teaching English, as a nanny, kids yoga teacher. Now I'm a massage therapist and doula, with a side of community and mutual aid organizing. Always learning.

I love adventure, the outdoors, but also just relaxing and taking it easy with tea and board games and real conversation.

PHILOSOPHY

"Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couchsurf as much as possible when I travel, especially when I've been solo. I host when I can (sometimes hard because I live with roommates and it can be a full house). Generally I just like connecting with people to give/get travel inspiration so happy to meet up or share information too even if not hosting!

I think Couchsurfing is the best way to learn about people and a place because it's more real than the info you find on the internet. You get to meet locals, get a unique perspective on a place, and learn about life.

And best of all, you learn that we all have something in common and something to share.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I met some really great people through Couchsurfing in South America, Europe, and Asia - sometimes brief connections, others that were fast friends and chosen family, and even reunited again in other countries.

Couchsurfing has changed a lot since I first joined in 2008 (!!!) but to me, Couchsurfing is about making amazing connections around the world.... finding that no matter what the language, culture, or nationality, we all can find that soul connection with certain people..... And of course a pay-it-forward traveller spirit! Inspire and help each other live out their dreams!!!!

Interests

going on outdoor adventures, eating, trying new things, reading, getting lost, camping, making unrealistic plans to travel everywhere around the world, trees, thunderstorms, large bodies of water, farmers markets, festivals, board games, old furniture, rope swings, cliff jumping, hats and scarves, photography, surprises, sunshine, reunions, snow, travel, history, useless junk you can't get rid of, comfortable awkwardness, learning about everything, kami, change

• culture
• photography
• festivals
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• board games
• reading
• traveling
• puzzles
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• cliff jumping
• soccer
• paragliding
• history
• languages
• language exchange
• ecotourism
• beaches
• biking
• acrobatics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Indie, electro, folk, alternative, Americana, blues, rock, always love discovering new music!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking for the first time with my couchsurfing host in Argentina
Free water solo climb in Thailand
Travelled solo for a year, twice
Fostered 20 kittens during 2020

Teach, Learn, Share

I love practicing languages (it was my job) --- English, Spanish, some French, some Korean, and random words in Italian, German and Basque. I also like to experiment with cooking, and I think I'm pretty good at it! I can teach basic partner acrobatics, yoga, or Thai massage. And more than anything, I just like to connect - about life, travel... sharing stories from the past and ideas and plans for the future.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories and advice. Language exchange. Cooking. Yoga. Partner acrobatics. Hula hooping. Thai massage. A curious mind and attentive ear.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Myanmar, Peru, Portugal, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, South Korea, Spain, United States

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