***I CAN ONLY HOST FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS***

I'm Kelley. Welcome to Chicago!

I'm a busy career professional in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago near Wrigley Field, Boystown, and Montrose Beach. You should know that I do have a large dog (pit bull mix). I'm a bit nerdy - my nose is often buried in a book.

I love my city and I love traveling the world - I often have visitors from all over. If I have space and my schedule isn't too insane, you're most welcome here!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love seeing the world and I think it's sad that many people can't afford to do it. It shouldn't be that way so I'm all for helping others afford their travel dreams!

Interests

books, music, animals, exploring, travel

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• books
• cooking
• traveling
• billiards
• music
• tennis
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: A Walk In The Woods - Bill Bryson; The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood; anything by John Grisham

Music (bear with me - my taste in music's kind of bizarre): John Spillane, Celtic Thunder, J.S. Bach, Chopin, Frankie Knuckles, Sonny Fodera, Corduroy Mavericks, South of Roosevelt, Steve Earle, Lady Gaga (don't judge me), Talking Heads, to name a few...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can't think of any one amazing thing I've done. Seeing the world and getting to know my fellow globetrotters is amazing enough for me!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have an outreach to help the homeless here in Chicago that I'm passionate about. I love to cook. I'm not a huge partier but I'm friendly. Sometimes I talk too much.

I live by the saying: It's important to do well but it's more important to do good!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in a 1 bedroom high rise just off Lake Shore Drive about 5 miles north of the Loop. You can check out Montrose Harbor and beach, visit Lincoln Park Zoo, and much more. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we also have a private tennis court and a rooftop pool to enjoy - the view is incredible!

In my apartment, I have a sofa sleeper with a memory foam mattress (but the sofa is so huge and comfy, half the time people don't even bother unfolding the bed). I also have a thick air mattress (single) if needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Switzerland, Wales