CURRENT MISSION

Grad School Reconnaissance

ABOUT ME

Mel - (in pic on left) Graduated from Evergreen State College with emphasis in Psychology, Gender and Multicultural Studies. I love adventures, good conversations, laughing, exploring the world around me, and building intentional communities. I am easy going and respectful; I love meeting new people and inspiring ridiculousity.

Oriana - (in pic on right)I was born in California, raised in the Phillipines, spent a year as an exchange student in Germany and have travelled widely in the US and abroad. Currently, I teach conflict-resolution at a small non-profit in Oly and love it! I adore surfing (yup, in the cold, cold northwest!), running, dancing, exploring nature and generally enjoying day to day life.

PHILOSOPHY

Purpose and Passion.

Interests

Learning, reading, traveling, seeing new thangs, dancing, barhopping, talking, getting to know new people, networking, creating art, listening to slam poetry, listening to music (live!), playing pool, playing cards, laying in the sunshine and doing things wev'e never done before!

• arts
• poetry
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• billiards
• music
• surfing
• cultural studies
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Melissa Ferrick, Richard Cheese, Postal Service, BEATLES, A Perfect Circle, Bright Eyes, Queen, The Killers, Bitch and Animal, Cake, Dave Mathews, Ani Di Franco, Team Gina, Sarah McLaughlin, mgmt & She Wants Revenge
Favorite Movies:In or Out, Bound, Better than Chocolate, But i'm a Cheerleader, Full Metal Jacket, If These Walls Could Talk 2, Chicago, Hitch, Constantine, Matrix, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Secretary
Favorite Books:Stone Butch Blues, American Gods, Good Omens, Another Mother Tongue, Holy Blood Holy Grail, HitchHiker's Guide Series, Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series, The Last Time I Wore A Dress, The Culture of Make Believe, Stephen King books, Dean Kootz books, Dan Brown books, Lamb, Dykescapes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

People seeing a part of themselves in strangers

Teach, Learn, Share

Skills to share: cooking delicious food, adding depth and humor to conversations, handy (like a pocket knife), networking, willing to contribute sweat equity, as well as some of the most memorable games of hopscotch

Skills to learn: everything under the sun