CURRENT MISSION

I want to make the most of every interaction- every moment. Life is meant to be lived!

ABOUT ME

I'm 25 years old and enjoying the adventure of life! I work hard, but love to travel whenever I can. I like to laugh, learn, taste, see, and explore, and I seek to do more of all those things.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm young and that is my excuse for being idealistic. There is an upside to everything and a good side to everyone. I don't worry myself with finding the good in people, I just assume it is there somewhere, even if it is hard to find. Take people for what they are. If nothing else, every interaction we have is a learning experience.
I've become pretty pessimistic (or realistic) but the above, which I wrote years ago, continues to be how I try to approach each situation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

As a couchsurfer I have shared my culture with others, and in return I have learned about their culture. I haven't hosted anyone yet, but will start April 2013! I am also constantly trying to recruit my friends and random people I meet to become new members!Even though I rarely meet CS folks in person, a lot can be learned through our online interactions as well

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first time couchsurfing was while I was in Ecuador. I was having trouble finding a hostel and last minute found someone in Quito willing to take me in for a couple of nights. I was nervous at first-staying alone with some random guy in a foreign country generally isn't the best idea. But hanging out with Carlos reminded me why I joined this website in the first place. We are all just a bunch of people trying to help out and maybe make some new friends around the world.
No couchsurfing experience has changed my mind.

Interests

reading, talking,hanging out with friends, beautiful views, animals,beaches,swimming,learning, people-watching, new cultures, traveling, and the humbling outdoors,listening to music, new activities...

• animals
• culture
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• scuba diving
• swimming
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all different kinds of movies and music, it just depends on what kind of mood I am in. Most of the music I listen to falls into the genres of classic rock, folk/bluegrass, reggae, or 60s and 80s pop music. More punk and indie music lately too.
As far as books go, I read a lot. Mostly history books, and political theory, but I enjoy a ton of other books as well.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think the most amazing thing I have ever done was spend 8 weeks teaching summer school in Ecuador. During that time I saw and did various cool and exciting things.

I also just got Scuba certified!

If you want to hear about my experiences, or find out about other awesome things I've done, ask me!

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to teach people to relax, life is fun, and when it doesn't seem that way, find some humor in it. And I want other people to remind me to keep living that way.

I love Chicago and want to share my city with you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, France, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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