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Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
@AERIV
Member since 2009
CURRENT MISSION To get to know as many people as I can in, around, and passing through Chicago. ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Aliyah (Allie). I found CS while living in Merida, Mexico last year and fell in love. I hosted wonderful people and some of my very best friends in Mexico are from CouchSurfing. I'm 31 and back in the Chicago area, where I grew up. I live in the northwest suburbs, about 20 miles outside of Chicago, but am half a block from the train. I work during the days, but am happy to show people around Chicago in the afternoons and evenings. PHILOSOPHY "Walk softly but carry a big stick" and always think of the effect that your actions will have on others, karma, and life in general.
Interested in Bars
Interested in Partying
Fluent in English
3 Vouches
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING Was very involved in Mexico, looking to get more involved back in the USA. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Attended & hosted rowdy CouchSurfing parties, hosted a variety of couples.
Music, Movies, and Books
Book: The Blue Sweater, Movies-Amelie, La Misma Luna, Nacho Libre, Music-U2, the fun stuff they play here, Daddy Yankee sometimes, and that Holiday Inn song by Pitbull.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Well, quit my great cushy teaching job in the 'states to move to Mexico...
Teach, Learn, Share
People who are open minded, who know that there is always much to learn, who take others into consideration; who take an interest in other people and ask questions; who are wiling to just "be" in a different culture without feeling an urge to change/modify/improve/destroy.
My Interests
Soccer, Spanish, reading, the occasional drinks, spreading joy, open minded conversations, yoga, excercise, travel!!!
