*i do not host people that smoke at all. Please indicate that you are a nonsmoker in your request to stay*

My name is Lief :)

I'm a pretty easy going person, I believe in love and connection as a prime foundation of human experience. I always find myself doing social jobs. I think traveling is a great way to connect people through these shared experiences.

I want more tattoos in my life.

These days I'm pursuing indie film making. I'm working on some scripts and am interested in shooting some that i write. I also like to dj and am learning some instruments for fun. I love connecting with people around the creative process.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I strongly believe in a global community.

I think this has become especially more relevant with social media and airbnb. I don't want to profit off my space. Santa Fe is such a beautiful spot, but so much of the experience is for sale. Vacation properties, tourist companies, etc, dominate the ethos of this town.

I would like to contribute to a culture shift of sharing in a more interconnected way. Cultural exchange, without money please and thank you.

Interests

I WAS working on a book about polyamory, but these days I'm turning the idea in to narrative film.

I like to rock climb, swim, roller blade, camp, hot springs, and hike as my favorite outdoor activities. If you wanna do any of these while you are here let me know and I'll be happy to join

• books
• dancing
• vegetarian
• working out
• politics
• chess
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• rock climbing
• languages
• science
• film
• buddhism
• bikes
• activism
• climate change
• polyamory
• night life

Music, Movies, and Books

I like house, techno, trance. Really all genres of electronic music (except edm)

Movies... Licorice pizza, jojo rabbit, society of snow, dinner in America, the little hours, it follows, smile, late night with the devil

Books: a tree grows in Brooklyn, hyperion, team human, 1984, lolita, don quixote, Alice in wonderland

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most inspiring moments of my life have been in the protests I've been a part of: getting Shell out of the arctic, the women's March in 2016, Keystone XL, blm, gaza ceasefire, and countless other actions and movements. It's just amazing to see such powerful people energy coalescing around creating good in this world of darkness and corruption.

Teach, Learn, Share

Music is a great way to collaborate with the spirits of other humans. I am focusing on sharing (both learning and teaching) various forms of music in my life right now.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to cook! I'm a story teller at heart. And if I'm traveling im probably going out to see good music and am happy to invite you along.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States

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