-CURRENT MISSION-

Planning trip to Ireland, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

-ABOUT ME-

In 2007 I began working in event management after trying my hand at lifeguarding, cooking and massage therapy. Open mics turned into concerts that hit the road and eventually came together as festivals. Since then, I have taken a step back to share what I have learned with nonprofits throughout the Midwest.

I have felt true awe standing atop the 14,158 foot peak of Point Success on Mt. Rainier and regained some youthful wonder in the Woitomo Glow Worm Caves of New Zealand.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

-HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING-

Has hosted:
It's rumored that I may hold the Chicago-area record of most surfer's hosted at once. It's somewhere between 50 & 60, we don't know for sure.

Other CS Events:
Midwest Invasion of Chicago (Organizer)
CS Community Strengthening (Organizer)
Outdoor Day of Awesomeness (Organizer)
Chicago Summer Camping Trip (Host)
Cary CS Music Fest & Campout (Host)
Chicago Weekly Meetings
Millionth Member Celebration
Ides of March

-COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE-

Best moment so far:
Winning an impromptu karaoke sing off on public transit at 2:30am during the Midwest Invasion of Chicago

Interests

Dancing, Backpacking, Hiking, Karaoke, Writing, Photography, Swimming, Laughing, Philosophy, Diplomacy, Volunteering, Cooking, Thrifting, Beach Volleyball, Frisbee, Soccer, Swimming, Rollerblading, Snowboarding/Skiing

• writing
• singing
• photography
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• cooking
• massage therapy
• thrifting
• traveling
• music
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• skiing
• snowboarding
• soccer
• volleyball
• swimming
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

-- Movies --
Adaptation - Boondock Saints - Cruel Intentions
Dazed & Confused - Empire Records - Fight Club
Goonies - Home Alone - Indiana Jones - Jaws
Kids - Life As A House - Monty Python
Night Of The Living Dead - Oceans 11 - Patch Adams
The Quick & The Dead - Requiem For A Dream - Swordfish Tommy Boy - The Untouchables - V For Vendetta - Wall.E
X.Men - Young Guns - Zoolander

-- Music --
My music library is measured in weeks, rca cords may as well be plugged into my head.

-- Authors --
Kurt Vonnegut, Chuck Palahniuk, Nietzsche, Leo Buscaglia, Irvine Welsh, Bret Easton Ellis, Douglas Adams, Stephen King, Anthony Burgess, H.G. Wells...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Disarmed a mugger.
Climbed a mountain.
Evaded a bear.

Teach, Learn, Share

My background includes a lot of work in hospitality and community engagement. Small challenges such as a sore shoulder are welcome and so are larger ones like planning a fundraiser.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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