My name is Cristina. I currently live in Pilsen, a vibrant/artsy neighborhood ~20 mins from downtown via Pink Line.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Interested in connecting with travelers from all over the world, share culture/perspective/ideas/travel tips/stories, eat delicious food, explore Chicago, have a good time...

Interests

Drinking tea, enjoying coffee, listening to music, siestas, exploring Chicago, museums, reading, books, blogs, keeping up with current events, looking at/appreciating art/nature

• arts
• culture
• books
• dining
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jay Z, Kanye, Lupe Fiasco, The Beatles, 93.1 XRT (local radio station here in Chicago) Bob Marley, Motown artists, Missy Elliot, happy/fun music
Movies: Jeux D'Enfants, Guillermo del Toro, horror movies
Books: Joan Didion, Harry Potter, Nonfiction books about epidemics.. social psychology, memoirs of travelers

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States