I recently quit my job and am currently in the midst of an around the world odyssey. After a lifetime of "following the rules" and playing it safe, I found myself burnt out and unhappy with the direction my life was headed. As a result I have decided that I need to stop talking about the things that I should or want to do and JUST GET OUT AND DO THEM!!

I have lived in Chicago all my life and have traveled extensively throughout the US but I could never find time to get out of the country; that is until now. Currently I am planning a trip that will take me all throughout Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The idea is to push myself beyond my comfort zone and see where that leads me.

I am no longer the party animal I once used to be and would much rather share a drink or take a stroll and engage in good conversation. That being said I am not opposed to enjoying a good night out from time to time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason I am on Couchsurfing is because I believe that the only way to truly absorb the culture and the nuances of a region is to interact with the locals, as they are the ones who live there. I also love the fact that Couchsurfing is a community where total strangers who share a common interest can come together to share ideas and learn from one another and potentially develop lifelong relationships.

I am hoping to learn and share with people of all backgrounds and perspectives to further my knowledge and understanding of the world that we all share. Eventually I would love to take everything I learn and experience to become a host and share my home with others to continue to learn and grow as well as impart my own knowledge and experiences. I am also hoping to rely on the kindness of strangers to help aid in completing my journey around the world!!

Interests

I love watching movies and TV Shows (GAME OF THRONES IS LIFE!!!!). Recently I have been trying my hand at filming and editing videos especially as I am globe trotting around the world. I have taken numerous Improv comedy classes and would recommend everyone to take a class at least once in their life. I love hiking, sightseeing, and sampling new and different cuisines, however I am gluten free so at times my choices are limited :(

Any advice and help visiting historical sites and locations would also be greatly appreciated!!

• animals
• culture
• partying
• drinking
• movies
• tv
• hiking
• sightseeing
• historic sites

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kinds of music and I am so excited to add more genres to my playlist as I travel around to different regions. I am also looking forward to sampling some more foreign films as the majority of my film knowledge is in American cinema.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quitting my job to galavant across the globe in hopes of quenching my growing wanderlust

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States