Living in Chicago since 2011 - I'm conversational in Spanish, since studying abroad for a year in Paraguay in high school. I used to call myself fluent, but that might not be entirely truthful anymore. Now I just try my best. My personality is very relaxed and low key, and I enjoy meeting new people, exploring new places, and trying new things. I currently work as a photographer at University of Illinois Chicago, and take pictures of weddings as well. I'm an avid runner and ran my first full marathon in Detroit in October, 2022. I enjoy bicycling to work nearly every day, cooking, and helping neighbors in our community garden near our apartment in Chicago.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I surfed one night in Switzerland in 2013, and have hosted a few travelers since then, mostly back in college. I'm very appreciative of people opening their homes and spending their limited time with travelers. I think meeting local people is an amazing way to learn about the culture of a place as opposed to staying in hotels and airbnbs all of the time.

Interests

• running
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• american football
• bowling
• languages
• bicycling
• breweries
• wineries
• fantasy football

Music, Movies, and Books

Meat Loaf, Beirut, The Shins, Atmostphere, Beastie Boys, Cake, Flight of the Conchords, Led Zeppelin, Old Crow Medicine Show, and lots more

I really enjoy George Orwell, Ernest Hemmingway, Kurt Vonnegut, Aldous Huxley, and similar writers.

Have really been enjoying Korean horror movies and tv specials on Netflix lately.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, France, India, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Paraguay, United States