CURRENT MISSION

To experience and take in as much as possible about the people I meet and the places I visit. To have an open, adventurous mind.

ABOUT ME

I was teaching English for a year in Sevilla post-university, and have moved back to the USA to live and work. Have been living in Chicago since - it's a great city.

I'm an outgoing, good-humored person. Anyone who knows me can tell you I can't whisper. I love a good joke and a fun night out! I prefer bars to discos. My favorite kinds of food include Greek, Indian and Middle Eastern. I am a horrible cook, but I want to learn! (My menu is very limited and often involves a microwave).

I'm looking forward to meeting new people, going on new adventures and learning new things now that I'm back in the USA.

PHILOSOPHY

Si no apoyas, no follas!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm happy to show you around Chicago! Unfortunately my flat isn't fit for hosting at this time.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed for my first time in Munich with Felix in May 2010! Had a great time.

Interests

Travel, languages, music--especially live, food of all kinds, beaches, oceans, chocolate, drinks with friends, adventures, movies, a good book..

• books
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• languages
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Everything is Illuminated, Crash, Forgetting Sarah Marshall.. I don't really like watching the same movie twice!
Music: Changes all the time, but at the moment.. Phoenix, Esser, Mark Geary, Noah and the Whale, Spoon, Timbaland, The National
Books: Everything is Illuminated, People of the Book, The Power of One

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Montserrat (right outside of Barcelona, in the mountains): One of the most amazing places I've ever visited. The views are absolutely breathtaking!

Visited the small city where my family came from in southwestern Ukraine. Crazy story - I can tell you about it some time!

Teach, Learn, Share

Used to teach English in Sevilla. Now I am living in Chicago, and I can share this city with you, similar to how my gracious hosts have shown me around in the past. And I would like to learn more about everything (as always).

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States