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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
Saving and planning for my first long term travel
ABOUT ME
Im 28 and moved to Chicago in 2002 to attend University. I currently work for a worker justice non-profit and am in the early stages of planning a year long, globe spanning odyssey.
PHILOSOPHY
I find my greatest personal growth has come from meaningful conversations with new people.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Now that I have a more consistent schedule, I'm looking to get more involved in the couch surfing community. I can show you around or just as easily let you explore the city on your own.
Interests
Books, Books, Books, Film, Books, Books, Theater, Books.
- books
- theater
- traveling
- music
- folk music
- surfing
- beaches
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies:
Mike Leigh
Preston Sturges
Woody Allen
Coen Brothers
Bergman,
Dreyer
Books: Many. My favorite author is Tolstoy (War and Peace followed closely by Anna Karenina). The most recent books I've read that knocked me over were Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt and Possession by A.S. Byatt.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Watch the sun rise over a frozen Lake Michigan from the hidden beach in the lake shore.
Teach, Learn, Share
I am well versed in Folk music (as in 1920's and before) and can give recommendations to those interested. I also have several bookcases full of books. After getting to know your interests, I am happy to recommend you a book to take (and keep) on your travels. Seriously, I have too many. You'll be doing me a favor.
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