CURRENT MISSION

To live honestly

ABOUT ME

A recent Chicago transplant who likes the cold, dark winters and hot, humid summers

PHILOSOPHY

I think the Unitarian Universalists say it well: "We strive to contribute to and shape the wider world for the greater good. We recognize that we are part of an interdependent web of life."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

A few years ago I traveled/volunteered/Couchsurfed around Europe for about 8 months. It was amazing to meet so many lovely people. Now that I'm settled into my new life in Chicago, I can't wait to start hosting!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am in love! It is like feeling instantly at home in a new place with someone you feel like you have known for years even though you just met yesterday...I am looking forward to sharing that feeling with Chicago visitors.

Interests

Wandering (purposefully and aimlessly), the story behind a place, dancing (badly but enthusiastically), people who make me laugh, trying to be craftsy, reading, cooking vegetarian food, singing and various instruments, learning how things work, animals that are round, have long ears, or make ridiculous noises

• animals
• singing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• vegetarian
• reading
• guitar
• sports
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, His Dark Materials, FoxFire, Middlesex, books by John Irving, David Sedaris, Zadi Smith and more that I can't think of at the moment...

Music: eclectic

Movies: Indie movies with Ellen Page, Little Miss Sunshine, Billy Elliot, FoxFire, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and various tv shows: X-files, Buffy, the West Wing, Six Feet Under, Due South

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people various things about health and science (sort of) and how to fence (the sport). I would like to learn Spanish and how to play the guitar.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, United States

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