CURRENT MISSION

Simple - I just want to meet new people and be exposed to different cultures and ideas from the comfort of my own home :)

ABOUT ME

I'm self-employed, marketing a legal "insurance" membership to families and small business owners, and recruiting other sales agents. It sounds boring, but I LOVE my work because it allows me the time freedom for my other activities, like playing with my dog, Allie, or doing an assortment of things ranging from going to see the Chicago Symphony, a concert at Ravinia, going to the pool hall, dog beach, comedy club, motorcycle riding, or a new restaurant, or hanging out with friends in the area. As a musician, I have several instruments in my apartment, but I'm an expert in none of them (I'm primarily a vocalist). I'd love to host anyone, but especially someone who has a special interest or talent in music!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In between places right now...but looking forward to getting grounded again so I can host!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Interests

Motorcycles, museums, concerts (Lyric Opera, Ravinia, CSO, etc.), jazz and middle eastern music, indoor rock climbing, playing pool, beach volleyball...

• dogs
• concerts
• modeling
• clubbing
• motorcycles
• billiards
• music
• jazz
• opera
• rock climbing
• volleyball
• business
• law
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: American History X, Blood Diamond, The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

Music: Middle Eastern maqam music, jazz, oldies, asian underground, African drum music

Books: any books by Nicholas Sparks, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, any books on ethnomusicology or case studies in music therapy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sang a solo at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. As a close second, I spent most of a day with my favorite artist/role model, Al Jarreau....he even improvised a song over my name in his concert!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Greece, Italy, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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