CURRENT MISSION

to be a bright shining star * estar un brillo estrella

ABOUT ME

Live in the present, be ever-ready, kindness to all living creatures and care for our precious earth, wandering with ease and grace, always learning, up for sharing great experiences with any cat, ya dig. we wear crocs with socks... any questions?

PHILOSOPHY

Desiderata, we like it.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Camina plácido entre el ruido y la prisa y recuerda
qué paz se puede encontrar en el silencio.
En cuanto sea posible y sin rendirte,
mantén buenas relaciones con todas las personas.
Enuncia tu verdad de una manera serena y clara
y escucha a los demás, incluso al torpe e ignorante, también ellos tienen su propia historia.
Esquiva a las personas ruidosas y agresivas,
ya que son un fastidio para el espíritu.
Si te comparas con los demás, te volverás
vano y amargado,
pues siempre habrá personas
más grandes y más pequeñas que tú.

Disfruta de tus éxitos lo mismo que de tus planes.
Mantén el interés en tu propia carrera
por humilde que sea,
ella es un verdadero tesoro
en el fortuito cambiar de los tiempos.
Sé cauto en tus negocios
pues el mundo está lleno de engaños,
mas no dejes que esto te vuelva ciego
para la virtud que existe.
Hay muchas personas que se esfuerzan
por alcanzar nobles ideales.
La vida está llena de heroísmo.
Sé sincero contigo mismo,
en especial no finjas el afecto.
Y no seas cínico en el amor,
pues en medio de todas las arideces y desengaños,
es perenne como la hierba.

Acata dócilmente el consejo de los años
abandonando con donaire las cosas de la juventud.
Cultiva la firmeza del espíritu,
para que te proteja en las adversidades repentinas.
Muchos temores nacen de la fatiga y la soledad. Sobre una sana disciplina, sé benigno contigo mismo. Tú eres una criatura del universo.
No menos que las plantas y las estrellas,
tienes derecho a existir.
Y sea que te resulte claro o no,
indudablemente el universo marcha como debiera.

Por eso debes estar en paz con Dios
cualquiera que sea tu idea de El.
Y sean cualesquiera tus trabajos y aspiraciones, conserva la paz con tu alma
en la bulliciosa confusión de la vida.
Aún con toda su falsía, sus dolores y sueños fallidos, el mundo es todavía hermoso.
Sé cauto, ¡esfuérzate por ser feliz!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I grew up in a home with an open door policy which was a great introduction to what hospitality is. Unofficially hosted "couchsurfers" since before this project some who i knew, some i didnt know so well. right now i am participating by trying to brighten any home i am welcomed into by sharing what i can and what i know.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Love the window into culture and place that couchsurfing provides.

Interests

slacklining, kayaking, tree planting, reading, stomping to beats, giggling, bike riding, camping, tea drinking, caving, planting/picking/baking/cooking and eating food,
plus music: listening, playing, dancing to... reggae, jazz, dub, blues, aussie hip hop, trip hop, live gigs of friends, psytrance, dubstep, drum and bass, plus many more.
also learning spanish.

• cats
• culture
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• exercise
• drinking
• reading
• music
• jazz
• blues
• cycling
• kayaking
• spelunking
• camping
• business

Teach, Learn, Share

Bel: i can teach you how to hula hoop, some simple macrame and the very basics of using a sewing machine.
i can also share what i know about massage and the human body as i am a trained remedial massage therapist. i am always excited to build on what i know from people who have different knowledge to me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Mexico

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