CURRENT MISSION

To be a better cser. I am traveling with my dog, Tessa, in France.

ABOUT ME

Born and raised in Texas, educated in Virginia, I have lived mostly in New York, but have also lived in LA and San Francisco. Currently live in Chicago, but am choosing to escape the winter and summer this year. Seasoned traveler always looking forward to seeing and experiencing new countries. And new regions of countries that I am already familiar with.

PHILOSOPHY

Karma.Destiny.Carpe Diem.Paying it Forward. What does not kill you makes you stronger.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am traveling with my dog, Tessa. Because I joined after I left home, I will not be able to host surfers until I return, so for the time being,I will be surfing between jobs in Europe.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I started surfing in January along the Florida coastline until I reached Miami. Now I am in Europe traveling with my small dog, Tessa, which has been challenging but fun.

Interests

Cooking, fine dining, fine wines, travel, adventure, animal husbandry, farmers markets, independent films, indie music, tennis, skiing, sailing, horseback riding, museums, the symphony, opera, ballet, theatre, politics.

• animals
• pets
• dogs
• ballet dancing
• dining
• cooking
• fine dining
• walking
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• music
• opera
• equestrian
• surfing
• sailing
• skiing
• tennis

Music, Movies, and Books

Steve Jobs Biography, The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo, Catherine of Russia lately. Margin Call, Beginners, The Descendents, The Artist, Bill Cunningham, New York, A Separation 2011. Adele, Lady Gaga, Indie rock, Bossa Nova, Patricia Kaas, Patricia Barber, Eva Cassidy, soundtrack to An Education, Something's Gotta Give. Nina Simone

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking the 500 mile spiritual journey, the Camino de Santiago to Compostella, Spain.

Teach, Learn, Share

English practice, pet-sitting,cooking, travel advice

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States