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Chicago, Illinois, United States
@kellie-ruiz
Member since 2016
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.
Interested in Dogs
Interested in Hiking
Fluent in English
Fluent in Spanish
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
To open myself up to new experiences, foster a greater community, and not allow large financial burdens impede exploration
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!
