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| CS Collective Participant in NZ 2006 | | Hillary Murray has been vouched for | | VERIFIED MEMBER (3) more info | | Couch available | Coffee or a drink |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 58% |
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| member since | October 22nd, 2004 |
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| profile views | 9974 |
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| age | 24 |
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| gender | Female |
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| membername | HILLARY |
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| occupation | Work. travel. Work. travel. |
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| education | I'm enrolled in the school of life. I've learned far more "out here" then I did in college |
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| grew up in | Quincy, California |
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LanguagesGroups I Belong ToCouch Information Couch Available: Coffee or a drink Preferred Gender: AnyI'm living with 4 roomies in a flat in SF. I currently reside in the smallest room I have ever lived in! I would love to host, but with so many housemates and a very small room its difficult. I might just be a better bet for a coffee or drink, meet up in the park, or for dinner. But if you are in serious need of a place to rest your head i will try to work something out. Friends (78)
Casey Fenton 30, Male Homer, Alaska United States Friends since 2005 "Met in the beautiful countryside of France.... got caught in the rain on the Eiffel Tower... and then took a stroll near Haight-Ashbury. What's next?"
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Hollie-lou-ya 25, Female Oakland, California United States Friends since 2001 "One of my best friends in the whole world!!!!!"
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YEAHLENA 23, Female Zurich, Zurich Switzerland Friends since October 2006 "hot tub, starlit and laugher.." Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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Danny Murray 28, Male Quincy, California United States Friends since June 1984 "we came from the same womb" Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend
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Nick Casias 26, Male San Francisco, California United States Friends since October 2006 "Helltown Mafia Fall 06 & 07. hail to the PILGRIM!" Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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Eric Wootton 27, Male Prescott, Arizona United States Friends since September 2006 "There was a mini CS collective at her house in Quincy" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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Rebecca Deemer 0, Female Quincy, California United States Friends since December 2000 "time in" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend
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CharlesABQ 24, Male San Francisco, California United States Friends since May 2008 "'conditions were perfect'" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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OH DONNA 52, Female Chico, California United States Friends since September 2006 "Hillary and I have been connected since before we met!" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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Jim Stone 31, Male Berkeley, California United States Friends since September 2004 "Two years after emailing with Hilz I finally met up with her in Cali, and then our lovely home in New Zealand, and then Cali, and soon Thailand. She's a wondergrrl if there ever was one and I can't get enough of her!" Friendship Type: 6 - Close Friend I vouched for Hillary Murray
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Personal DescriptionI'm a small town girl trying to gain a big world frame of mind. Grew up in the rural mountains with the support of an awesome (seriously... they are amazing!) family.... left at 16 to pursue my own life. Bought a house with my sister, a car, started college, worked too much and decided I needed to see the world. Quit college and jobs, sold house, packed up. I set off on a round the world trip alone. I learned so much about the world in that year.. and even more about myself. Travel opened my eyes.. and I can't seem to shut them anymore!How I Participate in CS2Surfing, Hosting.
Hosted the Quincy Collective (between Montreal and NZ)
Participated in the NZ Collective
CouchSurfing ExperienceSome of my best friends have been made through this site... so I give a big thumbs up for that. As far as surfing and hosting goes- all great experiences. A BIG Thanks to everyone who has shared their homes and lives with me, your generosity touches me. I have found myself a host for strangers many times (pre-CS). The Pacific Crest Trail (hiking trail from Mexico to Canada) goes near my house. When I would see hikers, I'd invite them home for showers, BBQ's, conversation, Beer, laundry facilities, and a comfy clean bed. They were always so surprised and thankful (and generally astounded that a young lady would invite strange dirty hikers home!) Anyone who does this is called a "Trail Angel." Being an Angel lead to some unexpectedly wild times. It was a very sporadic choice on my part to invite the first guys home. After that I couldn't stop! I wanted to bring home every hiker... they are so touched by the gesture, and are so excited to have some "creature comforts" for the day. I think I got as much out of it as they did! Interestsserendipity. traveling!!!cooking, dancing, homemade pasta, Burning Man, meeting new people, Wharariki Beach with my favorite people, Hearing a great story, being in the moment, hidden beaches, buying strange fruits and veggies in strange lands, Traffic (only in Vietnam!- such beauty in chaos) sharing a great conversation, soft skin, Reading the paper on the patio, Sledding at night while the snow falls in big fat flakes, the pattern of freckles on a certain someone's back, treks across the playa, love, pink stuff, Breakbeats till dawn, lattes with extra extra foam, monkeys, Music of all kinds, yoga, Morning dew beading on plants, fishing, hiking, tasty tropical cocktails, scuba diving, snuggling in with a good book or a good friend, being challenged, watching the sunrise (and set), skinnidipping, ziplines in the jungle, making&eating ice cream , drinking fine wine or crappy wine coolers, giggling, your story, artichokes with tasty aioli, partying, furry pants-coats-hats-boots (preferably bright colors) sociology, nature, philosophizing, random acts of kindness.. or beauty. People! PhilosophyMy philosophy is constantly evolving.... along with my experiences, perceptions, and environment... hopefully one day I will have something profound to say in this box. Until then, I'm just learning as much as I can.Music, Movies, BooksMovies: Crash, March of the Penguins, Off the Map, Shawshank Redemption, The Spanish Apartment, The Station Agent, Life as a House, In America, American History X, American Beauty (hmm.. seems as though I have some sort of "American" obsession here. I don't! But they are all great movies) Baraka, Benny and June, Motorcycle Diaries, The Constant Gardener, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, pAlindromes. I LOVE the HBO series Six Feet Under, and The Sopranos.
Music: Far too much to list, but I like or at least have appreciation for almost every kind of music (not huge on top 40 or country hits). Favorite: breaks, downtempo, chillout, booty mashups, etc. Enjoy: house, jamband, world music, reggae, classical, jazz, tribal. Easy to please, so long as it is interesting or at least makes me shake my ass.
Books: I dig Educational or spiritual/ personal growth type books. Me thinks The Four Agreements is an awesome book (now if only I could master those 4 agreements.. sigh....) Other than that I have my head buried in travel books! The Sun magazine is a continual fave-Lots of beautiful photos, memoirs and and poetry.Types of People I enjoyNice people. People with a story. People who don't take themselves too seriously... and remind me to do the same. People who are respectful and aware of their surroundings. I also have a special liking for people who wear silly or outrageous clothing. Watch. out. I might hug you if you are wearing something furry!! Teach, Learn, ShareTeach me about: family or cultural customs, sewing, costuming, gardening, the cosmos, jewelry making, cooking, the fine art of cocktail making, etc. or anything else you think I oughtta know!
I'll be happy to share with you what I know about planning a round the world trip, Burning Man preparations, cooking, long distance peeing, jungle bocce.. One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneOk, so I have a new one that tops the list. I witnessed the birth of my nephew. WOW! That was the most beautiful and frightening thing I have ever seen. ANother Thing? Burning Man. I have seen so many wild and wacky and wonderful things happen out there on the playa. 7 years and I am still shocked at how awesome the energy is at BM. I've been scouring the earth and there is just no place like it. oh yeah... and EVERYthing I saw traveling round the globe.
Opinion on the CouchSurfing.com ProjectI Love Love Love CS. This website (the people involved) have changed my life! Seriously! My kudos to those who have made it happen. I am interested in seeing more connections in this fast paced and often disconnected world. I love the trust and community that has evolved from this project~ In short, I would say this is a social tool with the capability to change the world. Thanks guys! My world wouldn't be the same without it.Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vatican, Vietnam LIVED: New Zealand, United States WANTS TO GO: Belize, Bhutan, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Peru, Philippines, Portugal References
From Brook Yates Breckenridge, United States Sep 4 Positive She made me a beautiful woman on the playa in less than 5 minutes for the most amazing wedding ceremony I have ever been apart of. What a beautiful spirit!
From Nilufar and Mathew Smith San Francisco, United States Sep 3 Positive We were happy to host this beautiful lady in May 2007, grab some tacos and cheap margaritas, before getting way too waisted and having to call in "sick" the next day! Then we were stoked to run into her again at the Ice shop in Burning Man 08. Woohoo! hope we get to meet up like that again and again. :D
From Katja Smirnov San Francisco, United States Sep 1 Positive She is BEAUTY!!! So glad we finally met and got to experience some nice desert storms together. Glad you will be in San Francisco and hope we will hang out again soon. It's been really good to meet you...i've looked forward to that for awhile :)) HUGS!
From Jill Niemann San Francisco, United States Jul 22 Positive She looks like tinkerbell and even has the sparkles to prove to prove it! I love being around Hillary as she makes me feel like I'm flying oh so high! If you are in need of a smile or a laugh - she is the friend you need around! :)
From SOLSTICEBABY Chico, United States Jul 16 Positive Somehow it seemed fitting to meet the wondrous Hils at Dan's Apron party, and Amy's house again! She is fun, and charming and witty; I am glad somehow our personal worlds are still a bit enmeshed.
From Sophie Talbot Brighton, United Kingdom Jun 22 Positive I've had the privilege of spending this last week with Hillary - hanging out, going on road trips, and getting to know her through multiple 'girl talks'! She has shown me immense and unsolicited generousity, great humour, and is a highly evolved and admirable young woman. I wish I'd known what she knows now, when I was younger! Hillary has made my stay in SF unforgettable, and I genuinely hope to remain friends and share new experiences (and bay laurel pees!) with her in the future.
From May Sanguannuan Bangkok, Thailand Apr 17 Positive I Luv this Girl!!!Need i say more!!??!!:)Hilary is such a cool and fun-lovin' person..We had a good talk over the smokey BBQ nite,hehe!!!All i can say is I'm lucky to know her in person and can't wait for April to come so we can hang out in Cal. together!!!yeah!!!U rock, girl!!
UPDATE: Hilary and I met again(finally!!)in SF and this time, i can't even thank her enough for her warm bed she provided me:)I'm sad that i had such a short time to spend with her there but surly, I feel we'll meet again somehow, maybe sooner than I think!!I luv u, Hil!!mwha!!
From GRANDVIZIER Sydney, Australia Mar 3 Positive besides being a wonderfully beautiful person who is fun to hang out with at all times, Hillary also managed to be my guide on something of a spiritual journey - I am forever indebted
From Joe Edelman Northampton, United States Dec 10, 2007 Positive You want Hillary with you when the shit goes down. Mix one part Martha Stuart, one part Lara Croft, and two parts each of intellectual, fun, kind, and strong. Oh, and don't forget to add some glamorous.
I very much hope I get to keep track of her. She's a gift.
From Kat Kovaleff Saxtons River, United States Dec 3, 2007 Positive Great to have her as a Burning Man camp mate my first and third year out on the playa. Lots of positive energy- Fun, Fun Fun!
From miriam s.ometimes Vienna, Austria Nov 13, 2007 Positive hillary is one of the most focused persons ever: straightforward, experienced in many ways, sparkling, openminded, so very much into life. it is an honour & pleasure to share time with her, as it is still rare to meet people like her. spread it, hillary!
From Miss. Moneypenny Phoenix, United States Nov 12, 2007 Positive Oh, my beautiful sweet Hillary. I'm so lucky to have finally met her! She has a gentle, old soul and an enormous heart. She is peaceful and happy and constantly in the midst of taking other peoples' feelings into consideration. Hillary, I can't wait for some more time with you. Please come to Phoenix when you can. Otherwise, I'll see you next time in Chico or parts unknown! All my love!!!
From Camtastic San Francisco, United States Sep 20, 2007 Positive Hillary is my Plan A. She has the most amazing smile...she smiles with her eyes! Full of energy and kindness. Not exactly sure how she can fit that heart in her chest. Must be magic. She makes me happy :)
From Princess Rachelina San Francisco, United States Sep 18, 2007 Positive hillary couldnt have been more fun, or humorous. we laughed, we shopped, we ate, we drank, we drank some more...it was funny to watch her in per perfect pink furry outfit during the dust storm. she is a real princess, like me:) but i need some lessons on surviving dust storms with grace from her:) cant wait to know her better:) xoxo (still waiting my crown:) hehe
From KEITHWANDERS Atlanta, United States Sep 17, 2007 Positive Hillary lights up every corner of the world she goes to! Whether its sharing the love in NZ or looking fabulous on the playa, I'm always so happy to see her.
From Kristen W Auckland, New Zealand Jun 19, 2007 Positive Hillary is great. She can chill and party the perfect combo for any gal. I look forward to our next encounter which will be in the US. The more time i spend with Hillary the better.
From ShAi* Mumbai, India May 23, 2007 Positive Hillary is a wonderful , warm gal who has the ability to bring calm and happiness to all...She is a well rounded and helpful person most would be lucky to call a frined. She has a fun side to her and thats when her eyes light up ! It was great to have met her and gotten to know her and chat and hang out..I know we will meet again.
From NORAHS2008 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia Apr 21, 2007 Positive A person whos' attentive to the needs of others around her. A woman with a heart of gold, wisdom beyond her years and unlimited patience. She welcomed me to her home in Nelson and I am ever grateful for her generosity. Ribuan terima kasih as they say in my country Hillary. My home where it may be in future welcomes you unconditionally!
From the rachel Berkeley, United States Apr 4, 2007 Positive Hillary is a ray of sunshine. She's got a smile that lights of a room! She's generous, kind, & has a strong maternal instinct & a huge heart. I can't wait to see her again.
From Andrew Lai Grande Prairie, Canada Mar 25, 2007 Positive Highly intellegable, with a heart of gold. Hillary leaves an impression that is hard to describe with my own vocab. All around pleasure to have lived, worked and chatted with.
From Diane Emerson North Shore, New Zealand Mar 20, 2007 Positive Hillary is one of the most 'together' people I have ever met. Grounded and experimental and loving and fun all at the same time. A rare combination.
From Richard Jeong Washington, United States Mar 15, 2007 Positive One of the instigator of Casey's birthday kidnapping, I can't imagine a better way to show love then by bringing off a brilliant surprise party. I think my favorite moment was watching her whip cream with a green cape... quite a strange visual image and one I'm glad I caught on film. :) These are of course was just a few of many things saw her do in love of others the short time I had to be around her in Nelson. Perhaps I'll see her again at a burning man soon.
From Joshua Adair Austin, United States Mar 5, 2007 Positive Hillary is sooooo old! Shes already owned a house and gone to college for 5 years and traveled round the world and way too many things to only be 22! An awesome girl to talk to, her life experience is really deep and she listens really well. A really beautiful person, inside and out.
From Mattthew Brauer San Francisco, United States Feb 6, 2007 Positive Sweeter than your grandmother's cupcake icing. More charming than a music box. A more experienced burner than Larry Harvey himself. A coquette wrapped in laser beam and wrapped in a fuzzy pink blanket.
From Henry Van Campa Nelson, New Zealand Jan 25, 2007 Positive You make the best wheat free muffins I have ever tasted.
From Lightning Boy Oldenburg, Germany Jan 25, 2007 Positive we met at the collective in Nelson. A very nice and friendly person...she introduced me into the ancient art of spring-roll rolling.
From NOMAD POET Black Rock City, United States Jan 19, 2007 Positive Hil seems like an amazing person. All of our conversations were deep and meaningful. I'd definitely host her anytime and hope to have the opportunity to travel with her sometime.
From HungrySteve Portland, United States Jan 16, 2007 Positive I love meat and I love Hillary. I am pretty easy to please in that sense but Hillary is so much more than just meat. I don't know what exactly, but from the few conversations we've had I can tell there is a lot going on. I know she really listens to what people say and you can't give enough kudos for that. Hopefully I will get a chance to figure out more about her as time goes on. Something tells me I will learn a lot about myself by getting to know her as well. Just a hunch.
From Kris Wilson Picton, New Zealand Dec 23, 2006 Positive Her heart is genuine, and her spirit is ready for everything. How can anyone ever forget the amount of fun that can be had under one small roof. You are such a sweet!
From Rebecca Deemer Quincy, United States Dec 8, 2006 Positive willing to change in all direction, change clothes several times a day, change the world around herself with her dancing ways
From FAIRYGRRL San Francisco, United States Nov 13, 2006 Positive Hilary is a million bucks: a total knock-out plus open-minded, generous, and nice. When Casey left my bag in her car in San Fran and it ended up five hours north in Quincy, she actually mailed it to me. What a sweetie! Take my advice, count your lucky stars and say "yes!" if she wants to surf your couch! She will make you giggle, and she will probably make you dance!!
From Daniel Hoffer Menlo Park, United States Nov 7, 2006 Positive We had some bonding experiences at Decomp '06.
From Eric Wootton Prescott, United States Oct 9, 2006 Positive Hillary is an amazing host and person. We connected in a way that leaves little doubt that we will stay in touch for a very long time. Thank you!
From Annik Piche Saint-Basile, Canada Oct 7, 2006 Positive Hillary is so gorgeous, funny and love laughing. Nice to meet you Hillary!
From Bobby San Francisco, United States Oct 5, 2006 Positive Here is an update to Hillary's reference that I left her earlier. I originally left her a positive reference instead of an extremely positive reference because after spending a week with her at her house she had forgotten my name was BOB! It highly distressed her that I wouldn't leave an extremely positve and pleaded and pleaded with me for days to change it. I held firm though. Then she discovered my week spot. There is nothing in the world I love more than having my head scratched, and she poured her heart and soul into that head scratching session. Now I have to say that I am going to have to talk to casey and tell him to add an extremely, extremely positive, because that is what she deserves. Your the best Hillary.
From Kasper Souren Amsterdam, Netherlands Oct 5, 2006 Positive Hilary's not really hilarious, but she's a great girl. She's a great host and really knows how to make you feel amazingly comfortable.
From Amylin Loglisci Avignon, France Sep 27, 2006 Positive Hillary has a beautiful, comfortable house at the end of a street that turns into woods/ hills/ mountains. She's extremely hospitable and friendly. Her house is full of good food; she shares everything, and asks for nothing in return.
From Kyle Schwenk Champaign, United States Sep 15, 2006 Positive What would we have done without Hillarys hospitality? Thanks to her high rolling status, she was able to put us up in a Luxury hotel room in Reno for a quick rest before the Burning Man mayhem.
Thanks for the fuzzy coat, it kept me warm on many a nights as well.
From MEDICOVIAJERO Santa Fe, United States Sep 10, 2006 Positive This woman's beauty is so deep it goes right through her. Do not miss the opportunity to spend time with this goddess.
From Lara Cappelletti Auckland, New Zealand Sep 7, 2006 Positive Hillary was kind enough to let us share her hotel room before we finished the trip into Burning Man. Her hospitality and kindness blew me away, which even extended onto the playa with big coats to keep me warm at night! Shame we couldnt hang out more...next time!
From Aldo Golja Rotterdam, Netherlands Jul 21, 2006 Positive Forget the museums, just go to the beach! Too bad Hillary was only here for one day! I could have talked with her for a couple of days more. Shes a very inspiring person and a perfect guest. The way Hillary experiences people and cultures is special and I had a great time with her! Im sure I will see her again
maybe at Burning man? :-)
From MICKLUPIN Rome, Italy Jul 19, 2006 Ilaria (her real italian name!). another cool american girl and great guest! enjoing so much the good italian food (it's ok to be against fast food but... really too slow!!!) the beauty of Rome and the italian music ... Elisa rocks! please never stop trying to change your country in a better place to live, even though I know it's hard... |