ABOUT ME

Up for anything. Hiking, swimming, singing, dancing, playing, jumping, walking, riding, enjoying, drinking, eating

PHILOSOPHY

Have fun, Make friends, Be Bold

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I traveled in Vietnam meeting a lot of couchsurfers. Met terrific people who were up for anything and had the mindset that if something doesn't go as planned, you can still have a great time. Same thing happened in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.

Interests

Athletic events - whether to play them or watch them (either live or at a bar)
Live music
Hiking/rock climbing - not an expert at rock climbing but I have done it plenty before. I am also an Eagle Scout
Bikes - I own a motorcycle so I know how to ride that and a scooter. I also have a cheap bicycle, it's my favorite mode of transportation. Just ahead of trains.
Cooking - I love to cook, and sometimes I can make a good dish. I also love to share recipes
Drinking - I'm a lightweight, so I'm a cheap date

• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• walking
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music, especially classic rock (aka Dad Rock). Soul music, R&B, anything that can make me move. I am also from outside Chicago, and I love listening to the Chicago blues - John Lee Hooker, Taj Mahal, Little Walter, anybody from Chess Records. Favorite movie is Back to the Future. I enjoy reading books that make me laugh - Authors like David Sedaris, Christopher Moore. Short stories are a great read for traveling too!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first kiss was on top of the Eiffel Tower!

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't have a lot to teach, even though I am a teacher. But when I travel I try to learn as much as I can. But I really like to share laughs, stories, food, and drinks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, United States