CURRENT MISSION

Livin life on the road. Meeting new people, visiting new areas and partying in any place possible.

ABOUT ME

I'm a bit of goofball, I enjoy practical jokes, and I thrive at putting myself in unusual situations. I like to give anything a go at least once and I love meeting new people, drifting from place to place, and just making the most of every moment.

I'm from a town called West Chester right outside of Philly. I graduated from the University of Georgia and then did what most recent grads with no job, no money, and loads of college debt do; leave the country. I packed my bags and headed south...way south, where I spent six months in Chile teaching English as a volunteer. After screwing up hundreds of young Chilean students futures I decided my next adventure should take me to a place that is both warm and safe year round, so logically I chose Chicago. So here I am now.

I'm into photography, traveling, partying, dive bars and live music. I prefer living life without a plan, enjoy trying new things, talking about anything and everything. I try to find the humor in all situations.

My life is best told through videos, watch em all here: www.thick-headedtour.com

PHILOSOPHY

Can't say I have one, but when I do I'll write a book about it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Working as a bartender in North Chicago as of right now. Need a place to sleep and drink? I can help.

Interests

Sports
Drinking
Traveling
Talking
Camping
Hiking
Going to dive bars

• books
• photography
• running
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• sports
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a fan of old rock. Billy Joel and a gin and tonic.

I'll watch just about any movie and read just about any book handed to me. Currently reading Game of Thrones.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching a buddy of mine in mid conversation slip on a tomato 'diddy kong racing style' and then try and play it off like nothing happened.

Teach, Learn, Share

"People who travel the world aren't running away from life. Just the opposite. Those that break the mold, explore the world, and live on their own terms are running toward true living, in my opinion. We have a degree of freedom a lot of people will never experience. We get to be the captains of our ships. But it is a freedom we chose to have. We looked around and said, "I want something different." It was that freedom and attitude I saw in travelers years ago that inspired me to do what I am doing now. I saw them break the mold and I thought to myself, "Why not me too?" I'm not running away. I am running towards the world and my idea of life."
--Nomadic Matt