CURRENT MISSION

I like most of this world, and some of the people on it. I'd like to see more of the good parts as often as possible.

ABOUT ME

I grew up camping, hiking, fishing, and playing music. At one point I had over 116 different types of tropical plants in my apartment. I am currently a paramedic in Chicago and I enjoy it. I taught a performance workshop with "at-risk" youth in the south side of Chicago and have a hard time expressing how rewarding it is to see them shine. I'm an avid city biker and I like my Thai food so spicy that I sweat and can't hold a conversation. I play upright bass in the Chicago based Blue-Irish-Folk-Grass band, One Of The Girls. I give blood regularly, so there's that.

PHILOSOPHY

I'm pretty easy going. Religiously neutral, politically liberal, and socially social.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined CS to meet other travelers passing through Chicago. I have had a blast meeting people from around the world and I'm so happy I joined. I've met amazing people who have opened up their homes to me. I love the community of travelers. I took a cue from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and I always know where my towel is.

Interests

Music of all genres. Laughter. Fine Kentucky bourbons. Home cooked meals. Getting out of the city and breathing easy.

• performing arts
• dining
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Kurt Vonnegut, Haruki Murakami, John Green, A.A. Milne, Greek Mythology.
Tom Waits.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was pounced by a baby catamount in a hotel room in NYC. I have also been slapped in the face by an elephant. I guess exotic animals like to beat me up?

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Saint Martin (French part), Scotland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States