I am just now asking to be guests during my travels, and find it so rude how people will decline you and give no explanation - even a short sentence. I understand things aren’t always available, but being kind takes so little effort.

Now, onto general info:
THIS IS NOT TO MEET MEN/HOOK UP/PARTY/ETC! Don’t waste my time if you are interested in any of those things. MUST: wear deodorant! Yes, this has now been an issue. Sorry, but it’s a must! 🤷‍♀️ VERY IMPORTANT: We are night-owls, and do NOT go to bed before 1 am or 2 am - sometimes later, so if you’re a light sleeper and have issues with folks moving around, this probably wouldn’t work too well. ALSO: I like the room COLD at night, so you may need to wear a sweater to sleep! My bedroom is much warmer than the livingroom, so I can’t turn the a/c warmer LOCATION: Naperville/Aurora area (Directly on HWY 59) DISTANCE: To Chicago via train (from Route 59 station) *Express = 30 mins. *Regular train = 1 hr TO AIRPORT: Approx 1 1/2 hrs., as the train goes to Union Station before O’Hare. ABOUT ME: I am a wife to my soulmate of 30 years, a mom to two amazing daughters (18 and 22), as well as a mama to two precious sausage dogs - and a psycho (but sweet) guinea pig 🤪 RELIGION: I am a Christian - but not fanatical. I cuss. Sometimes a lot. DRINKING: Casual wine/beer is fine. SMOKING: None allowed.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love helping young people by providing a safe, clean place to stay for a few days, where they feel ‘at home’ - the way I hope my daughters are treated when they couchsurf.

Interests

My family, Travel, Music, Songwriting, Writing Books, Exercise, and my spoiled pups, Buttercup & Cupcake :)

• fitness
• exercise
• walking
• politics
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• history
• dachshunds
• reality tv
• writing books

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC:
Traditional/90’s country music
Kid Rock, Rod Stewart, Sinatra

MOVIES:
Romantic comedies / Documentaries

BOOKS:
Autobiographies / Non-Fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So many! Great Wall of China / swam the Great Barrier Reef / Walked the streets of Pompei / lived in Australia for ten years / etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH:
I can teach you how to use my washing machine :)

LEARN:
Your cultures

SHARE:
Travel ideas / Tips. I spent five years ‘full-time’ living on a bus and travelling America while homeschooling my daughters, so I can help you with ideas all over America 👍 I also lived in Australia for almost ten years, and have traveled Europe extensively.

What I Can Share with Hosts

*A couch
*A comfy mattress on the livingroom floor
*Warm shower
*A balcony hammock to relax

Naperville, the city directly by me, is a gorgeous little town with amazing restaurants, bars, a beautiful river walk/park, and shopping. Look it up.

NOTE: This area is very safe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saint Martin (French part), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Saudi Arabia, United States