CURRENT MISSION

to live... to spiral into control... and then let go!

ABOUT ME

Name: Sam
Birthday: 25 Sep
Birthplace: Earth
Current Location: SD
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: almost 5 ft
Right Handed or Left Handed: depends on what i'm doing
Your Heritage: human
The Shoes You Wore Today: barefoot
Your Weakness: backrubs / bodyrubs / footrubs
Your Fears: doesn't apply - i trust in the creator and am not afraid of earthly situations
Your Perfect Pizza: Tonys Pizza off post in Germany - it had hard boiled eggs!
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: selling enough art work to have more art work made
Thoughts First Waking Up: trying to remember my dreams...
Your Best Physical Feature: i think it's my wienis (elbow!)
Your Bedtime: when i'm tired
Your Most Missed Memory: i don't remember...
Pepsi or Coke: I gave up Mt Dew for Lent!
MacDonalds or Burger King: Mass Produced Fast Food Sucks!
Single or Group Dates: Single ok - Group better!
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: AAahhhaaa! Give me REAL TEA! Earl Grey or Jasmin or something
Chocolate or Vanilla: Please - the darker the better -
Cappuccino or Coffee: Again - the darker the better
Do you Smoke: Yes
Do you Swear: Yes
Do you Sing: Of course... Loudly and with passion
Do you Shower Daily: Try to - prefer baths or swims in mt streams...
Have you Been in Love: I am in Love with Life - and Oscar!
Do you want to go to College: been there done that - would like to go back to finish art degree (they have better studio space than i do!)
Do you want to get Married: No! I already am happily wedded!
Do you believe in yourself: Yes - don't you?
Do you get Motion Sickness: No - the more motion the better i feel. (Gotta love the roller-coaster!)
Do you think you are Attractive: define 'attractive' by this do you mean someone who attracts others through their friendship, caring and compassion, or do you mean the impossible set of standards that have been falsely imposed on us by corporations who are only focused on the mighty dollar - and not on the young women who abuse their bodies trying to reach these media imposed standards?
Are you a Health Freak: Define 'Freak'
Do you get along with your Parents: sometimes
Do you like Thunderstorms: very much - so much energy!
Have you ever been homeless: yes and no... home is where I rest my head when I'm tired, but if you are asking have I ever been without a 'solid roof and four walls' the answer is yes.
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: communion wine
In the past month have you Smoked: yes
In the past month have you been on Drugs: define drugs...
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: yes
In the past month have you been on Stage: Life is a stage...
In the past month have you been Dumped: no
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: we call it chunky dunkin, thank you very much.
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: of course not
Ever been Drunk: yes
Ever been called a Tease: no
Ever been Beaten up: yes
Ever Shoplifted: once - a very long time ago in a child hood not so far away...
How do you want to Die: At the end of my life
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: why does everyone want me to grow up???
What country would you most like to Visit: at this moment - ireland. i have a friend there who could use a hug. or El Salvador to visit again...
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: how can someone be so shallow?...
Favorite Hair Color: if you don't like it paint it
Short or Long Hair: i like longer hair on men and shorter hair on women
Height: from 3'6'' to 6'10''
Weight: just right for the person its on.
Best Clothing Style: nude
Number of CDs I own: ???
Number of Piercings: 3
Number of Tattoos: 0
Number of things in my Past I Regret: nothing - there are things i would have done different like finish collage before my first marriage... but i have no regrets - everything I've done makes me the person I am today.

PHILOSOPHY

we are all human, we all have the same needs, wants and desires. i really don't understand about hate and why it's hard to take/make opportunities to learn about each other.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i had been hosting and guesting for years - i just found out there's a group for this!
Just got back from the 2010 rainbow gathering in PA - I hosted several 'blanket surfers' at our couchsurfing camp and cooked up some real good venison goulash!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Mostly as far as myself being hosted - I have been going to NGLTF cons for several years and one of the things they offer is community housing - staying with someone in the community - this helps those who are 'income challenged' or for those who want a more communal connection...
as far as myself hosting - as far back as 1984 i have had folks staying with us for short and long periods of time... some good some not so good, but i enjoy the energy...

Interests

my kids, photography, art, creativity, using creative skills to help spread the message of peace and justice, changing the world one little corner at a time.

• arts
• singing
• photography
• coloring
• tattoos
• piercings
• dancing
• dining
• chocolate
• wine
• coffee
• fast food
• shopping
• clothing
• painting
• camping
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy movies that make the audience think - Mindwalk, Clockwork Orange, What The (Bleep) Do We Know?, Life of Brian, Tears of the Sun, The War of The Worlds (not the one with tom whats his face), Trembling Before G-D, When Turtles Fly, From The Streets Of Baghdad (Sen Aboresk) Class President (i was an extra!)
Television - Well I don't have cable - and we have been know to go without TV for up to 4 years at a time... I don't really like corporate media - and as far as tv shows go i find the only thing interesting is the csi type of stuff. i think we are falling to far away from the time when one would help a neighbor in need and shows like survivor and brother and elimidate are just so much trash in that they encourage the 'get for me and only me' attitude that is helping to destroy america. republicans should go after them and leave gay marriage alone. Music - a bit of everything except the stuff that sends a message of exploitive ownership (take ur pants off and crawl across the floor to me cause ur my b***ch) or drugs/violence with irresponsible behavior - my favorite is when someone brings their instrument to my fire pit and plays all night... books - if it makes you think it's good. Throw in a bit for enjoyment and you're set! I have kids - so i read what they read. I have been reading a lot of 'god stuff' the last 4-5 years for my efm class (education for ministry) and now am reading 365 - a book of thoughts and meditations by the Dalai Lama. read the patriot act - i've read some of it - it's scary!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

raised my children the best i could. am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow!

Teach, Learn, Share

Money saving tip #1:
If you are female and find yourself in need of a bra and can't find/afford one you can take mens briefs (like fruit of the loom tity-whities) in a size that will fit you ($6-$8 american for a five pack) and cut out the crotch - the 'butt' side goes in front and you can do a 'v' or a 'u' shaped neckline. makes a cool halter top and a great conversation starter!

Money saving tip #2:
If you are a barefooted person, or if you have lost your shoes and need to go somewhere shoes are required (note - as long as it's not for safety reasons) you can take a piece of string, twine, yarn, thin strap of leather, etc. and make a pair of 'sandals'. tie a loop in the middle of the string that will fit around your second toe - plus a bit so you can place the knot in between your toes and the front of your ankle. place your second toe into this loop and take the two loose ends and tie them behind your ankle. for some style, you can add a bead to the knot, smaller beads to the sides, or wrap the ends around your ankle and the tie for a 'ballerina' look. remember - these do not have a sole so be careful where you walk, but they will be good enough to go dancing, shopping or to the library...

Money saving tip #3:
If you are in need of a skirt to go dancing with but don't have one handy you can make one out of a oversized t-shirt and a pair of scissors! Just take the t and lay it flat. cut across starting under one arm and slanted slightly to end up midway up the other arm. then cut the side seem out of the side that still has a bit of arm left - cutting the arm flap in half as well. stand up and wrap the skirt around you using the arm flaps to tie in place! you can shorten it as well as cut fringe at the bottom to dress it up a bit. (this works really well with old rock and roll t's)

Money saving tip #4
You can also make a no sew tank to go with your recycled skirt! take a t that fits you and cut it off right below the arms. then cut a 1 inch strip from the bottom of the t. cut the strip so you have two straps of the same length. now poke two holes in the front of the shirt about one inch down from the top 1/4 of the way in from both sides and then do the same to the back. slip one of the ends of one strap into the left front hole and knot then the other end into the left back hole and knot. do the same to the right side. you now have a recycled tank top to match your skirt! (you can get creative with the placement of the straps - cross them over in the back, only do one hole in the middle of the front for a 'v-neck look' using only one longer strap, etc.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, El Salvador, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, United States

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