CURRENT MISSION

Small-town Virginian making her home in the big city of Chicago!

ABOUT ME

My laugh has been described as being "like tumbling puppies."

PHILOSOPHY

It gives me great joy to make others happy with small acts of kindess! I live to seek out the beautiful moments in life: laughter with friends, brightly colored flowers, light shining on the river, whispers in your ear... And to make life as beautiful as possible for others!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is something really special about welcoming faraway strangers into your home. Couchsurfing is a unique, open community that I have cherished. After college, I worked in Seattle, where I lived in a home that hosted many Couchsurfers. I enjoyed meeting our many guests and hearing their stories. I hope to have more wonderful Couchsurfing experiences!

Interests

• writing
• education
• walking
• reading
• live music
• social justice
• good food
• humor
• museums
• libraries

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Neko Case, Natalia Lafourcade, Santigold

Movies: Amelie, Alfred Hitchcock films, The Awful Truth

Books: The Little Prince, Roald Dahl stories, Hans Christian Andersen stories, The Ocean At the End of the Lane, The Book of My Lives, Anna Karenina

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Chicago on the bus with one suitcase then landed a job through strangers by the lake who asked me to take their picture.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to share laughter and stories with my hosts, along with my Southern hospitality (which goes with being a guest as well as host).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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