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Overview
About Me
CURRENT MISSION
to be, and to be with love...
ABOUT ME
I adore the little things, moments, scraps of paper that collectively contribute to the greater lucid space I make my life. I will not choose between artistic expression and idealism, but combine all ingredients to make a tasty pastry, and call it my way. The outer shell may appear to be a bit flaky, but the inside is a thick layer of raspberry homemade jam. I am inspired to use film as a medium for promoting social education and change. I like to drink lots of water, and swim in the sea. stop here.
PHILOSOPHY
Most recent inspiration:
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality, to change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” -Buckminster Fuller
“Destiny is the result of two factors, which grow together in the life of a human being. One streams outwards from the inner depths of the soul; the other comes to meet man from the world around him.” — Rudolf Steiner
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
While living in Portland, OR, USA I hosted a few travelers. I have also surfed in South America. I plan to open my home, anytime I have one that is. My next home will be in Los Angela's. Starting in late January I plan to open my home to fellow surfers.
COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I have both hosted, and traveled with the use of Couch Surfing, both domestically and internationally. I actually meet my greatest friend while couch surfing in Brazil! I find it to be a amazing experience thus far, bring together people from all different walks of life.
Interests
So much... i love brilliant films, books, artist both artistically, and musically. I am interested in community organizing and social and international relations. I am very found of the natural world, deeply appreciating biodiversity in its connection and reaction to homo sapient. I am fond of people and their differentness, spirituality and crafts. I love to be active such as hiking, kayaking, swimming, and climbing... I love the design build concept, and have a lot of experience with sustainable building and designing.
- books
- design
- education
- cooking
- wine
- coffee
- vegan
- modeling
- drinking
- crafts
- movies
- painting
- hiking
- kayaking
- camping
- surfing
- rock climbing
- swimming
- teaching
- international relations
Music, Movies, and Books
FILMS: I am inspired by SHORTS, DOCUMENTARIES, and FOREIGN FILMS. I adore the Wholphine shorts collections. I am also interested in the use of films to promote awareness and change. Some better known films of admiration include: Mary and Max, Rat Catcher, Where the wild things Are.
MUSIC:I have a whole slue of musical loves. Recently I have been listening to a lot of experimental music.
BOOKS:
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
I think it would be more appropriate to tell you stories over a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine.
Teach, Learn, Share
I feel very passionate about many things. I love to learn about anything new, and experience anything real. I love to cook for people (prefer vegan). Sharing is wonderful, very willing.
I can teach you to sew just about anything you would like. I can teach you to screen print, make jewelry, marionettes, ceramic's, painting. I can teach you how to camp efficiently in many climates. I can teach you to build a house made of natural materials. I can get really excited about what you like. I can offer you friendship, and kindness.