CURRENT MISSION

I'm searching for balance. I lived in France for 2 years after college and fell in love with traveling and the world around me. I've come back home for a bit, gotten a job, and now I'm looking how to balance my work-life with my adventure-life.

ABOUT ME

I'm a 27 year old Chicago suburbanite that just moved to the city last year. I'm growing more in love with this city everyday. I work as a Middle School French Teacher and have become a little rooted here. I'm looking to host couch surfers so that I can help out my fellow travelers and keep in touch with that side of life while I impatiently await my summer break so that I can go out and lose myself in my wanderlust.

PHILOSOPHY

No one has it figured out. Just follow your bliss!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've only been a couchersurfer and never yet a host. I had some absolutely wonderful experiences and was overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and compassion. I want to pay it back and then some!

The first time I couchsurfed is still one of my favorite trips! I went to Turino, Italy. My host was wonderful and showed me all around the city and then took me and my friend to a ton of parties and awesome bars. It brought me back to the reality that people are at the base, good natured and generous which i think is a sentiment that is often lost in our daily 'climb to success' attitude.

Interests

Music (anything from Taylor Swift to Mozart), traveling, singing, hiking, mountains, beaches, playing the guitar poorly, wine, chocolate, & cheese.

• singing
• chocolate
• wine
• cheese
• partying
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• teaching
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Pride & Prejudice. Harry Potter.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two summers ago I walked the Camino de Santiago. I started in St. Jean Pied-de-Port, France and walked over 500 miles to Santiago, and then 90k more to Finisterra. It was the most amazing trip. I loved hiking, seeing the Spanish countryside, and most importantly, meeting amazing people on the way.

Teach, Learn, Share

Nature is so incredible. I feel that so many of my awestruck moments have occurred at sunset by the sea. We live in a truly beautiful world!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a large living with a couch and a queen sized airmatress. You are welcome to use my wifi, kitchen, and porch as well! I live a 5 minutes walk from the Sheridan Redline.

On the weekends I will be happy to show you around the city or take you to bars/shows at night. If you'd rather explore on your own, I can give you some pointers too! I would also love to share a meal with you so that we can swap stories!

On the weekdays, you are welcome to stay as well, but I do need to go to bed before midnight so that I can wake up in time to mold my students' young minds. So, if you are looking for a non-stop party, I don't think we would be a good fit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States