CURRENT MISSION

Life is short, live it. I aim to travel, explore, share and live always with compassion, a sense of adventure and a willingness to keep learning, making new connections and being mindful of the present moment.

ABOUT ME

See interests......I am all about my interests, because by my age you realise that if it's not interesting, it's not worth wasting time on

PHILOSOPHY

There is a beautiful saying/whakatauki among the Maori people of Aotearoa/New Zealand: Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei (Aim for the highest cloud so that if you miss it, you will hit a lofty mountain)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Only the one, in Seattle last year, but I have been an unofficial wanderer and sleeping-bag-unroller for many years, not to mention a wwoofer and also a helpx host - you can check out my references as a helpx host at: http://www.helpx.net/host.asp?hostid=12624

Basically after years of festivals, parties, wwoofing, travelling and basically treating life as a never-ending adventure, I have friends all over the world....and just wanna keep on making more. Let's face it, the honesty box system that is exchange economies (like couchsurfing and all these kind of sites) is the way the world ought to be run.....knowing capitalism is f*^ked, I am increasingly dropped out and it's grreat!

Interests

Music (I play guitar and sing and I am a (radio and live/club) DJ), I am an artist and writer, Tai chi person, social justice and peace activist and health/community development worker, hiker and outdoor-space junkie, gardener, locavore, foodie (and drinkie) lover.......because I build all these things into my life, I am also a smiler and a dreamer.

People tell me I look younger than my age, but I suspect it's basically because I still act the fool and haven't grown up.

• writing
• singing
• festivals
• cooking
• partying
• clubbing
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• food
• community
• brewing
• tai chi

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Too many to list - I always have one on the go
Likewise movies
If you want an idea of my musical taste, I used to do an online radio show - old podcasts and some of my live mixes are all available at: https://www.mixcloud.com/stevecarter568089/
...and I'm a Radiolab and TED(etc) junkie. All pointers to other good listening and learning opps are well received.....but I just got pointed at Love and Radio, so there's always new competition for my ears and mind.

Not enough time in the days.......

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

each.moment

Teach, Learn, Share

All my interests are available for sharing, all gaps are ready to be filled

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Cook Islands, Denmark, Finland, France, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom