I am an intensely laid back individual who truly seeks to live each day to the fullest. I'm outgoing and active but often inwardly focused.

Currently working on a master's degree in Public Health and am very passionate about global humanitarian, social and environmental issues.
Holistic health and nutrition is also very important to me.
I am cultivating a pretty extensive organic garden behind my house so spend a lot of time outside and do my best to support local farmers around the city.
On free afternoons you might catch me biking around town or stringing up my hammock with a book in the park..
I find a river in the mountains to camp near as often as possible.
Avid yogi. I'm a painter. I play the piano.
I stay up late and wake up early.
I have a healthy but unrelenting wild streak.

In the MPH program (studying Health Promotion/Behavior Science) at Georgia State University and working by night at a local brewpub in the city. I'm currently researching international volunteer opportunities for the fall and doing volunteer work at the Carter Center in the development office.

Yoga, Building fires, Plants and gardening, hammock naps, juicing, enjoying simplicity

Strangers often comment on my wild hair.

Books: Some favorites are Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Lao Tzu, Kurt Vonnegut, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle, Charles Bukowski, Thoreau, Paulo Coelho, David Quinn, Noam Chomsky, Paul Hawken, Anais Nin, Italo Calvino, Herman Hesse, Nietzsche, John Robbins, Aldous Huxley... and so on..

I really enjoy thought provoking documentaries ( Zeitgeist, Food Matters, 2012: Time for Change, the 11th Hour, Public Health films, social, environmental and religious commentaries) or a good comedy depending on my mood. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is currently my favorite Tv show. Arrested Development is great too!

Music... I'm all over the place. Listen to a lot of reggae, dub (not dubSTEP) and world folk. I also enjoy deep, underground house and jazz. I appreciate an amazing lyricist. Other favorite bands are the Ali Farke Toure, Eek-A-Mouse, Bowerbirds, The Tallest Man on Earth, Local Natives, Bajka, Kodomo, Menahan Street Band, Toubab Krewe, Random Rab, Tommy Guerrero, Thievery Corporation, Rodrigo y Gabriela, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Medeski.Martin&Wood, Maya Jane Coles, Bob Marley, the Devestators, Jimi Hendrix, Portishead, Soulive, Two gallants, Zoe Keating, Slightly Stoopid, Bon Iver, The Black Keys, Kings of Convenience, Fredrick Chopin, Cat Power, Fleet Foxes, Koreless, Bonobo, Erykah Badu, Baaba Mal, Lenine, Seu Jorge...

Food... Anything healthy and delicious. Bonus points for local and organic. The more colorful and raw the better!

Pillows
hot tea
a nice set of headphones
Books
Sunshine
Calming silences

The oneness of things. Distant lands and future travels. The revolution of consciousness. Sustainable living. How to make the most of my life as a force for positive change and awareness. Not slipping into mundane routine. My family. Strength of mind and body.

Typically...working late followed by good beer and good company. Ideally... front row at a concert, tending a campfire with friends and a nice bottle of bourbon, preparing an incredible meal, illicit swimming, reading in bed, climbing trees, hookah.... endless possibilities...

sometimes I like to drink beer in the shower.