ABOUT ME

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PHILOSOPHY

I believe peace an happiness are available in any given moment and that the only way we value ourselves is by recognizing the values of others. Your mind is the most powerful tool you will ever have and as within, so without.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

My traveling would only begin next year (2010) as I'm finishing off my studying. I've never used Couch-surfing before but I'm hoping to make some good contacts whether it be to travel or just to talk! I want to have some good moments that change my life or help change some other lives and to keep growing.

Interests

I love playing my guitar and singing, screaming along to old classic songs and funky dance moves :), drawing, taking photographs, positive energy and beautiful people who have interesting things to say and do, Having no expectations for the night or day and then having the most amazing moment of meeting someone new or hearing an amazing band or artist, old objects, the 60's, tea OR a good glass of red wine, music, road trips :) jhembi drumming, crunchy apples, crazy faces, finding something you've lost (It's such a nice surprise), hearing old stories, laughing till your tummy hurts, falling asleep happy, all the wonders of the world!

• books
• singing
• dancing
• environment
• wine
• red wine
• technology
• traveling
• drawing
• music
• guitar
• surfing
• road trips
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a variety of music depending on my mood: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan , Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, The Cat Empire, The Beatles, Burning Speer, Morcheeba, Courtney Love, Violent Femms, Muddy Water, T-rex, Johnny Cash, Toots and the Maytals, Madness, Neil Young, Lauren Hill, Pixies, Sneaker pimps, Hot Water, Billie Holiday, John Butler Trio, Damien Marley, Rebirth of Cool, Jack Johnson, Asian Dub Foundation, Nirvana

When reading i like a variety of all genres...some favorites: secret life of bee's, memoirs of a geisha, a thousand splendid suns, like water for chocolate, heavier than heaven, life of bob marley, Room full of mirrors, any piece of good literature to get absorbed in is great

I love old, quirky films, documentaries and nouveau films such as : Dog town and the Z-boys, Donnie darko, amilie, almost famous, american beauty, Death proof, pulp fiction, train spotting, girl interrupted, shooting bokkie, clockwork orange, charlie and the chocolate factory, death at a funeral, Vicky Christina Barcellona, Edward scissor hands, alice in wonderland, Rocky horror picture show, grease, natural born killers, and I STILL enjoy old Disney films...never grow out of them :)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2008 I ventured to Bulungula, one of the most remote and rural villages in South Africa in the Transkei. For what the community lacked in wealth, they made up for in their kind, welcoming and abuntu driven lifestyles. I was blown away by the friendliness and and shared eagerness to communicate to one another even though there was a strong language barrier. I helped to build a school there and supply them with some essentials like books, pens and paper. I witnessed a Sangoma ceremony (traditional Xhosa Healers) which was something so empowering it will never fade from my memories. I stayed in an Eco friendly lodge that worked on a trust system. The area is so incredibly breathtaking. The green hills remained untouched besides the scattered rondavels and strolling cows and i really resonated with the environment! Being away from western civilization and technology was a great change :) It truly change my life and I plan on going back this year!

Teach, Learn, Share

I really enjoy learning new things and experiencing different people, lifestyles and cultures. I have some stories of my own that i hope are interesting to you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa