ABOUT ME

I am a chef from Chicago. I love food. When I am not working, I am enjoying music, riding a bike, or exploring a book or city.

PHILOSOPHY

Be a respectful being and have a positive influence. I don't care for negativity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I am new to CouchSurfing. I learned about it when My roommate's sister called us to host her friend from New Zealand who was CouchSurfing with her at the time. I never heard of it but realized how great a program it is for people interested in travel and cultural exchange. 

Interests

Things I can't live without...-Live music-my guitar or some instrument to play-great food (I love to cook and find great places to eat)-Teaching music and the art of cookery.  -reading -Spanish (I am trying to learn) 

• arts
• culture
• dining
• cooking
• fine dining
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Books...
-This is your brain on music
-the alchemist
-Dharma Bums/a lot of Kerouac.
-Demian
-Zen and the art of motor cycle maintenance/ Lila
-The Music Lesson
-Vonnegut
-philosophy
-The Cosmos

Music...
-Spoon
-band camp weekly podcast

All kinds. I always try to keep listening to new things to stay fresh and current.  

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Took the train across the United States to work/explore different restaurants in San Francisco, Austin Texas, Portland, Seattle, and Los Angeles.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a lot of experience with food and am willing to share a meal. I can play different musical instruments and am willing to teach what I know.  I am interested in learning Spanish, French, German and Italian.  

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food and Music

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States