My name is Kellie and I was born and raised in Chicago. I graduated with a degree in Environmental Science and when not doing environmental things, you can see me performing and writing at The Second City, hanging with my dog Russell (who is the best), or setting off an adventure with my sister.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To open myself up to new experiences, foster a greater community, and not allow large financial burdens impede exploration

Interests

• dogs
• hiking
• soccer
• hockey
• playing guitar
• iceskating

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - An assortment like (Cole Porter, Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Spice Girls (!), Leon Bridges, Amy Winehouse, Adele

Favorite books - HARRY POTTER

Favorite movie - Midnight in Paris

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Fun fact: I went to a Ukrainian grammar school and I'm not Ukrainian (My mom's family is from Mexico and my dad's from Puerto Rico). A truly unique experience and then became Valedictorian of my Ukrainian school, which was pretty neat.

Teach, Learn, Share

T - the Guitar, local Chicago tidbits, the ins and outs of places I've traveled to, Spanish, random things Environmental Science (it's pretty interesting)

L - Languages, anything musical, and whatever comes my way!

S - Exchange our cultural upbringings

What I Can Share with Hosts

A weird and surprising assortment of experiences and culture!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States