**I recently have moved into a new apartment in Chicago and am getting settled. Once I have gotten more moved in, I will be open to hosting others.**

I am a young anthropologist with a deep sense of adventure and a shallow budget.

I have a "low maintenance" travel style and tend to prefer long winding road trips and forest camping to first class flights and hotel suites. I love cooking and am always happy to prepare a hearty meal to share, accommodating all dietary preferences. I enjoy a nice craft brew from time to time. Big animal lover - no allergies here!

I love to find people and places that change my perspective on the world and my place in it. Ask me anything - I am an open book!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people and gain new perspectives. I very much believe that the best way to travel is to connect with locals and learn about places from those who live there. I tend to shy away from "touristy" areas and am always looking for recommendations on cool things to do that I would otherwise miss.

Please tell me your favorite things to do in your city - and ask for mine in Chicago! I have lots of advice for travelers depending on your interests.

Interests

Love: cooking, cartoons, hiking

Other interests: gardening, crossword puzzles, biking, Star Trek, psychology, biology, other weird stuff

• animals
• culture
• cooking
• recipes
• gardening
• cartoons
• movies
• traveling
• puzzles
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• anthropology
• biology
• history
• psychology
• road trips
• stargazing
• craft beer
• feminism
• conversation
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list - I have an eclectic taste. Let's discuss in person!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent New Years Eve overlooking the Grand Canyon with my oldest friend in the world - reflecting on everywhere we've been together and everywhere life will take us while apart. It was an enlightening moment and a wonderful way to start my year.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: medical anthropology: http://www.medanthro.net/9/comment-page-1/

Learn: new recipes

Share: a good laugh

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking and would love to share this with hosts. I also enjoy conversations about culture, history, and biology.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States