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  • 26, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Community Reintegration Transition Coordinator
  • Some college
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About Me

Hi there, I'm 28 and I've lived in the Chicagoland area my whole life. "Chicagoland" for those who aren't familiar with the term, is not a made up name, but rather consists of the towns surrounding the city, and the towns surrounding the towns which surround Chicago. I live about an hour out on a farm. I have neighbors but I can't see most of them. Instead we have steer, bunnies, barn cats and a goose. I've worked my entire adult life with people with disabilities, and currently it's my privilege to move adults with physical disabilities out of nursing homes and into the community. It's incredibly difficult, but fulfilling work. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel, but working for a non-profit, I don't make a lot of money. It's the downside to loving my job. I'd like to try couch surfing as an alternative to staying in hotels. I travel as much as possible and have seen most of the U. S., some of Canada and the southern half of Germany.

Interests

I live a non-traditional life. My boyfriend and I are swingers and are a Dom/sub couple. I am collared, which means that I belong exclusively to him even though we occasionally play with others, both singles of both sexes as well as couples. We are not poly, which means we do not date outside of our relationship. (If this isn't of interest to you, don't panic. We don't push our lifestyle on anyone-ever. We have a lot of respect for others' lives and and respect that not everyone has the same interests and kinks that we have. Consent is key to everything we do.)

I read extensively, I sew clothes and I write. I drink socially, I'm a smoker (but only outdoors) and I've been known to dabble in new experiences when the option presents itself.

  • cats
  • festivals
  • walking
  • partying
  • drinking
  • clothing
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • surfing
  • nursing
  • tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge action flick person. Not so much on the horror films; I don't like to be startled, which I do easily. I'm an enormous fan of all of Joss Whedon's work, most especially Firefly and Serenity.

I have a library in my house (where the guest bedroom should be) and it's filled with classics and fantasy and fiction. I do a lot of reading on world religions, psychology studies and sociology experiments.

I'm a metal chick and listen to a lot of death metal and alternative music. I go to several concerts each year and always have a good time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Working professionally with disabled people, I once had the opportunity to take care of a blind little girl with Dandy Walker Syndrome. DWS is known for causing brain malformations, and she was missing the convective tissue in her brain that coordinates the two hemispheres. I took her to school each day and, while there, coordinated with her teachers and her physical therapist to begin teaching her how to walk for the first time in her life. We spent a few minutes each day kneeling at first, using a table for support, and eventually worked on standing with me holding her upright so she didn't topple over (DWS kids have coordination problems). Over the course of several months she began taking her first steps, always with me guiding her of course. Walking with her was probably the most important thing I have ever done, and watching her walk with me only holding her hands for balance and guidance was the most amazing experience of my life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm familiar with Chicago and the surrounding areas for anyone coming to visit the Windy City. There are festivals and events going on all summer long and I know all the best places to eat and drink and party in the area. While unfortunately I can't host overnight guests due to the size of my small home, I can definitely be a tour guide or resource for those who need information on where to go, what to do, and when the best times to visit are.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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