CURRENT MISSION

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ABOUT ME

Bit of a clarification, my real name is Taylor Anne, however my nickname is Carnival Ophelia- that identity was clarified by couch surfing and now I can't change my name to my real one. I do however really enjoy the name Carnival- it comes from one of my very favorite songs by Jackson C Frank, "my name is carnival.'

I value spontaneity and spur of the moment decisions- I like to stay busy with projects- collaborating with friends and making things on my own. I am an aspiring puppeteer, I have been making more than performing but do love performing.

I love chatting about art, making art, and constantly developing new project ideas with friends.

I think I am the happiest when talking about ideas with people.. and the idea of making things based on your ideas is incredibly thrilling to me.

I have been living in London as an assistant to a couple puppet companies. Check them out!

Matthew Robins: http://www.sadlucy.com/
Flabbergast: http://www.wix.com/metalchimp/flabbergast
I tend to follow my whimsical desires.

PHILOSOPHY

Hear a story, tell a story, lend a hand, take a hand.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am looking to travel now and host once I've finished traveling!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Wonderful hosts thus far!

Interests

Puppetry, music to clap your hands to/sway your hands to/jump and dance to, photography, installations, multimedia art, vegetarian/gluten free cooking, smoking, hiking, and late night excursions, bicycling, theatre, and campfires.

• dogs
• arts
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• cliff jumping
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Jorie Graham, Anis Mojigani, Andrea Gibson, Allen Ginsburg....
Magical Realism
Social Theory

Bob Dylan,Neil Young, Modest Mouse, Talking Heads, Jethro Tull, Balmorhea,Man Man, Devotchka,
Bluegrass ROOTS...
gypsy-roma
Terry Gillian, Terrence Malick, Michel Gondry, Charlie Kaufman....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

cliff jumping.
A man with his big white dog at the park.
Swimming in the salty Croatian sea.
Biking in Pedlafest, Zagreb.

Teach, Learn, Share

gluten free/veg cooking
puppetry

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom, United States