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Overview

  • 6 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Portuguese, Spanish
  • 37, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • currently will be incorporating my many passions into mak...
  • many ways.... every way, every day... but never have allo...
  • From I grew up in many places but mostly in the state of Michigan, US
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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.

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