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As of July 2010, I'm a university graduate with an hBA, a self-styled philosopher, ethicist, artist and psychonaut. I practice eclectic spirituality in a neopagan context. I write poetry, stories, essays and such, I paint, make clothing and accessories, I decorate and cook tasty food. I get involved with environmentalism, activism, panarchy and network solidarity in general, including insourcing. I goof around on my favourite websites. Sexually, I am not quite hetero-normative; I consider myself an atypical romantic. Culturally, in addition to my "standard Canadian" socialization, if there is such a thing, I've kind of absorbed a blend of every 'alternative' subculture going... I call myself a granola-goth because I like the way it sounds. Subcultures tend to get run over by commercialization, so I don't mind being 'inauthentic' (a poser) once in a while to have a good time with a subculture that doesn't usually jive with me. Especially since I'm open to all influences as they come to me, and they come easier when I'm not establishing barriers with visual cues.

I don't have a TV. I don't want a TV. I don't want to watch your TV. I don't even want YOU to watch your TV. TV is full of formative misinformation disguised as entertainment. They call it programming for a reason. I prefer to choose my own input.

I don't want to BE anything when I grow up. I'm already who I want to be, it's what I DO that matters not who I am. I do what I can to make the world a healthier and happier place. I encourage you to do what you can, it may not be your best but it's something. My life will not be defined by my career choices. I am not the money I earn. That said, I want to work on organic farms, travel, network between eco-sustainable groups, community-supported programs including biodynamic and organic agriculture. But those are small fibers of the possibilities I weave into the fabric of my future.

I value personal responsibility, independence and interdependence, reciprocation and hospitality, respect and compassion, honesty and communication, diversity, awareness, education and mentorships/apprenticeships, taking direct action, taking opportunities, social maintenance and solidarity, group consensus policies and making guilt-free, informed decisions.

I find that I qualify a lot of what I have to say with more information and that makes me long-winded. But it's important to be precise, and important to be fluent in the language of what's important to you. It would be nice if the things that are important to me were important to others, and I want to seek out and strengthen those common discourses. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find stuff in common with me when I'm in specialization mode. Maybe you can find something in common with my muses.

I like to go dancing (lol) a few times a week, I make, mend and modify my own clothes, wear body jewelry, do crazy things with my hair, take walks in the city parks, walks in the dark, walks in the rain, climb trees with friends, drink tasty fruit and/or veggie drinks, I eat organic and local food whenever possible, dark chocolate, and sushi... all in the same meal sometimes! I love camping, travel, growing things, groping people (who like it), throwing house parties, eating mushrooms of various kinds in tasty vegetarian food, going out for drinks and conversations, big summer festivals, loud live music, especially open jams where I can drum and dance around and chant and whoop, reading good books that take me to the great elsewhere, ecstatic and mystical experiences (especially the ones I stumble upon), painting pictures and writing poetry of the images and concepts that haunt me until I draw them out of that little hidey-hole I call my individual consciousness. 

I believe that ghosts, spirits, gods and other intelligent beings dwell among us and within us. I believe in actualization and unfolding. I believe in making dreams come true.