Hi there. I'm from Chicago, but planning to move to Oregon (Eugene is the target) in the next month or so. I loved Chicago, but I've been craving more natural beauty and a different culture these past few years, so I'd love to get outdoors and have someone show me around the city! I am extremely interested in not only travel, but learning about other cultures. If you're a fellow music/TV/film junkie, we'll have loads more to talk about.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As aforementioned, I'm moving--but I don't have a place yet. I'd like to return the favor to the community and host once I get settled, but that decision is not only up to me!

Interests

Obviously travel, but I am also an absolute music fanatic. In America, I would go to see live music whenever I could. I have probably been to over 500 concerts. Seriously. I'm also a big fan of movies, cartoons, video games, and anything sci-fi/fantasy.

• culture
• concerts
• cartoons
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• music
• live music
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: jam, indie, electronic. Bands: Ween, Phish, Grateful Dead, LCD Soundsystem, The Bees, Vampire Weekend, tune-yards, Secret Machines, Balkan Beat Box, Tapes n Tapes, The Aggrolites.
Movies: indie, thrillers, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, comedy. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Pi, Run Lola Run, Mulholland Drive, Brain Candy, The Big Lebowski, Contact, Super Troopers.
TV: DARK, Maniac, The Leftovers, Watchmen (HBO), LOST, The Dragon Prince, [adult swim]
Books: I should read more.
(Note: I made most of these lists eight years ago and there isn't enough space to list everything anyway, so just know there is so much more...)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit my job and move to Spain

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to be able to practice my Spanish! If you questions about Chicago or want to hear some dope new music, I can help with that, too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fellowship, stories, etc. I've been all over the U.S. and Europe. I'm also a music junkie--although I don't play an instrument--and I love weird, wild TV programs and films. I play video games, too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States