Originally from Maryland, moved to Chicago in 2001. I believe in making the most of life, and I have a "love all, serve all" kind of approach. I've worked as a community organizer, ESL teacher and researcher, and, in those jobs, I have met and befriended people from all over the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting and getting to know people from all over, whether I'm traveling or I'm at home.

Interests

• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• hiking
• jogging

Music, Movies, and Books

Most recently played: Alabama Shakes, Autre Ne Veut, Ray LaMontagne

Most recently read: The Power, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Less

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've kept on keepin' on

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Spanish, some Italian

Learn: French

Share: Recommendations for places to go, things to see; a decent number of funny stories; coffee

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Ecuador, Ghana, Haiti, Ireland, Mexico, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, United States