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Overview

  • 25 references 13 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Sign Language - American, Spanish
  • 42, Female
  • Member since 2006
  • traveler/social worker
  • Bach Degree and of course it continues daily!
  • From The middle of IL
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

CURRENT MISSION

See the world, meet people, love, learn and laugh

ABOUT ME

Back to Chicago! I have been traveling around for the past 5 years. Just returned to Chicago after living in England for 2 years. I'm happy to be back in this amazing city and amazing experiences under my belt!

Right now I'm settling back in to Chicago and enjoying the heck outta this city. Trying to keep that big smile on my face I had while I was hopping all over the world and keep new experiences coming in so I don't get too bored here!

PHILOSOPHY

Follow your bliss
In the end, I'll regret more what I didn't do than what I did... therefore, live life the the fullest!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have truly embraced this couchsurfing community, and I wholeheartedly support it. I believe that this is an incredible community that promotes love, support, safety and unity... I haven't surfed for a while and I miss meeting all the lovely people. I want to get involved in Chicago.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had so many amazing experiences in New Zealand, Australia and Germany. I still keep in touch with many of my hosts.

Interests

I love music, outdoors, beaches, boating, sunsets, dancing, laughing, camping, traveling, meeting people, art, jewelry, wine and FOOD!!! I also enjoy helping people.

  • arts
  • dancing
  • dining
  • wine
  • boating
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • outdoor activities
  • kayaking
  • camping
  • snorkeling
  • hang gliding
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

live music!
the national, bon iver, head and the heart, mumford and sons, gotye, portugal the man, andrew bird, black keys, M83, wilco, sigur ros, cat power, regina spektor, decemberists, the frames....and LOTS MORE! Music festivals are the best!

books: life of pi, the alchemist are some i recommend if you have not read them...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have had so many firsts on this trip! Walked on a glacier, when hang gliding, cooked in a kitchen with two Indonesian chefs, went sea kayaking, snorkeling, tried new foods......the list continues daily. I am open for anything!

Teach, Learn, Share

I make it a point to always keep learning...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Fiji, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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