CURRENT MISSION

To have been there, done that- and come out a better person

ABOUT ME

I'm a red headed Scorpio. My opinions are strong as is my temperament and attitude. I’m a cart-wheeling, animal rights enthusiast who's passionate about many things. I’m extreme in my beliefs and when I set out to do something, it’s with all my heart. I am a listener and consider myself a friend to many. Most of my friends are men as i seem to relate to them better, and they are a less complex gender and easier to understand. I am assertive and can hold my own. I have a dog that I am rehabilitating from her own screwy past caused by human ignorance and selfishness.
I’m outside the box in most respects. I don’t have much tolerance for ignorance, laziness or self pity.
I enjoy people watching, talking, learning, reading, walking, hip-hop, poetry, romance, fun, creative activities, games, the streets of Portland. I love candles, stars, water, open fields, autumn, fresh cut grass, people’s backs and profiles, and strengths.
I enjoy the pursuit of things once thought impossible… i live for every aspect of hip hop, the spoken word social/political kind.

I am not internet savvy.

PHILOSOPHY

My theory for life is- be the best you can, work like people depend on it, push forward even when you cannot see in front of you, and leave room for adoration, romance, and passion.
Don’t be afraid to change the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host my couch whenever I can. I am often leaving town on the weekends, so it's best to hit me up sooner than later so i can plan accordingly.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Aside from the grungy couches belonging to my friends after long nights out...
My friend and I enjoyed the friendliness of strangers as we couch-surfed and camped across Canada and back though the states summer. There is definitely something to be said for a local's personal favorites, and tours as well as good old fashion trust!

Interests

Music, people, animals, nature, psychology, food, exploring, coffee, conversation, graffiti, hip hop elements, meeting new people.

• animals
• dogs
• poetry
• fashion
• dining
• coffee
• walking
• reading
• music
• spoken word
• boxing
• psychology
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Sage Francis, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Eyedea and Abilities, Buck 65, Brother Ali, Benefit, Josh Martinez, Sleep, Sapient, Simple, Onry Ozzborne, Marv Ellis, Parallel Minds, Keegan Smith, Sandpeople, Awol, Odd Jobs, Slick Rick, Non-phixion, Pharcyde, Cannibal Ox, Cage, Camp Lo, Busdriver, Illogic, Bukue One, Jedi Mind Tricks, Zion I, Mos Def, Heiruspecs, Talib Kweli, One Be Lo, Eligh, The Grouch, Sunspot Jonz, Murs, Pigeon John, 2 Mex, Necro, Immortal technique, KRS one, Dizee Rascal, Rahzel, MC Solaar, BEP's, Lyrics Born, Mystic Journeymen, CR Avery, Casual, POS, Kool Keith, the Roots, Ill Bill, Blackalicious, Common, Sole, Mac Lethal, Tribe called Quest, Del the funky Homosapien, Celph titled, Bambu, Soul Position, Thirstin Howl III, Esoteric, Scarub, Sixtoo, Arsonists, Company flow, Jurassic 5, Lauren Hill, Jack johnson, Tracy chapman, Macy Gray, Indie Arie, Cranberries, Dixie Chicks, Eels, Fiona Apple, Ani Defranco, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Counting Crows, Jewel, Sublime

Movies:
25th Hour, Amelie, American History X, Big Daddy, The Big Lebowski, Billy Elliot, Billy Madison, Black Sheep, Blood Diamond, The Boondock Saints, Catch Me If You Can, Clerks, Clerks 2, A Clockwork Orange, Crash, Domino, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Fight Club, Grosse Pointe Blank, Happy Gilmore, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, L.A. Story, Little Miss Sunshine, The Meaning of Life: Special Edition, Memento, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian, Pan's Labyrinth, Pi: Faith in Chaos, The Prestige, The Professional, Pulp Fiction, Requiem for a Dream, Run Lola Run, Run Ronnie Run, Sin City, Snatch, Swingers, Thank You for Smoking, Tommy Boy, Trainspotting, The Usual Suspects. TV: Family Guy, Southpark, Reno 911, Animal Planet

Books:
Chuck Palahniuk
Richard Russo
John Kennedy Toole
Wally Lamb
David Sedaris

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

road trip through Canada with my girlfriend. i was maced by a hooker, and almost got married. ah, to be young again.

Teach, Learn, Share

yo momma

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Ireland, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States