I am a currently working as a Systems Analyst for a company in the loop. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved into the city the first chance I got. I currently live in the neighborhood of Lakeview East, but I have lived in Wicker Park and Hyde Park as well.

I have recently started urban gardening with a decent amount of success (fruit is my nemisis). Bicycling is my favorite way to get around the city, and I enjoy cooking, and try to make each new thing I learn how to cook from scratch at least once.

I am also an amateur photographer. I enjoy urban, travel, and landscape photography. I am working on getting comfortable enough with street photography. IG: @shawnpmccrimmon

Please request a maximum of three nights. My space is small and more than that can be a little tiring for me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love getting to know people from other places and cultures. I am looking to expand my knowledge of the world and make new friends.

Interests

Photography, Traveling, Technology, Food, Drinks, Bowling, Guitar, Cars, Kayaking, Skiing, and trying new things

• photography
• dining
• wine
• beer
• motorcycles
• gardening
• technology
• traveling
• guitar
• hiking
• kayaking
• skiing
• engineering
• software
• whiskey
• bicycle

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
I am a huge science fiction fan. I like Frank Hubert, Orson Scott Card, Ada Palmer, and more. I also like books about adventures in nature.

Music:
My music taste vary. I really like punk, jazz, rock, classical, and metal.

Movies:
I don't tend to watch a lot of movies but I like movies with action, intelligent comedy, or philosophical elements.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've gone snorkeling with sea turtles.

Teach, Learn, Share

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What I Can Share with Hosts

A knowledge of the city and places worth visiting.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States