CURRENT MISSION

Burning Man 2013!

ABOUT ME

I am an artist. I teach yoga. I graduated from FSU with a degree in International Affairs. I like learning about the world and how everything is interconnected. I love listening to people tell their stories. I am very spiritual and I have much respect for Mother Earth.

I LOVE adventures, any kind, especially those that involve the outdoors :)

I believe that the world can be viewed through an infinite number of perspectives and I strive to learn as many of them as I can. This is why I love talking to people, because each person has a unique view of life, and from each person we can learn and grow.

Writing is my passion. I keep a notebook with me everywhere I go to jot down thoughts and project ideas. I also carry a small digital recorder in order to capture unique sounds or brilliant conversations.

Visual art is a relatively new development in my life. I am constantly trying to learn new techniques and skills. Installations, sound art, video art, collage and watercolor are some of the areas I'm drawn to (no pun intended ;] )

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If you're into Myers-Briggs, I'm ENFP. (Although I believe that people don't always fit into boxes and personality is a spectrum).

PHILOSOPHY

I believe that it is important to have compassion for all living things, because everyone suffers. I try not to kill things, even roaches! (I eat meat, but I am working hard towards vegetarianism... chicken wings are so delicious!).
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Here are some quotes stolen from the Greats:

"If you can not find the truth right where you are,
where else do you expect to find it?"
-Dogen

"Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. "
-Henry David Thoreau

"There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception." - Aldous Huxley

“One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." - from The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” - Thich Nhat Hanh

"Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation"
-Rumi

Interests

People, stories, nature, ART, science, the universe, reading, writing, running, breathing, current events, buddhism, food, yoga, meditation, smiles, hugs, music, joy, outdoors, insects, physics.

• insects
• arts
• writing
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• reading
• music
• outdoor activities
• buddhist
• physics
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Steinbeck, Rumi, Kahlil Gibran, Borges, Kundera, Nabokov, Garcia Marquez.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed the tallest mountain in Panama, Volcan Baru (3,474 m/ 11,398 ft). From the summit you can see BOTH oceans, the Pacific and the Caribbean Sea. We camped overnight at the top and suffered through a hellworld of a thunderstorm, but the morning sunrise made it all worth it. That sunrise at the top of the world, with both oceans in plain sight, was the most glorious moment I have ever experienced.

Teach, Learn, Share

I TEACH YOGA!!!! I can teach English and Spanish and would like to practice Portuguese. I love to cook and share recipes (I know how to make many Hispanic dishes).
If you are an artist of any kind (writer, dancer, musician, visual artist, etc) I would love to learn about your creative process and share work. Art does not exist in isolation and I believe we can all learn from each other.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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