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I am an artist, and I get around! The world, that is! My lenses strive to bring together those two passions. I... (more...)
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A Hodge Podge of Eclectic Interests!
Look at the girl in that whacky hat!
tee hee...that's me
This page was intended to focus on all the unique and sometimes unusual passions and pastimes I get into.
It is in the process of a complete overhaul to get it back into shape!
Funky Things I Get Into
- wearing weird hats... from Disney hats to ocean sponges. If it's a big weird hat, I like to get my picture taken in it!
- coloring... I love crayons!
- Squidoo addiction... I can't stop! Today I have been working on lens improvements for OVER 16 hours!
- Zazzle! A new funky passion that lets me show off my creativity!
- sitting in bookstore cafes with stacks of magazines, a giant cookie and a cafe breve
Yeah, I Get Around, So What?
brief bio and about my life of travel
For eleven months last year, my home and workplace was the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park, a job I was hired for online. (Please see my Adventure Workers lens!)
I am now preparing to leave for my next work assignment, retail summer season at Grand Teton National Park.
Places I Have Lived
in case you were curious!
Read About My Hometown(s)
Travel May be My Primary Passion
However, I do not like to travel as a "tourist". When I go places, I like to stay as long as possible, try to meet or stay with locals, to learn about life in other places and really find out what a location is about.
I have been to Ireland 3 times (total of 22 weeks), France twice (total of 2 weeks), and the UK once (for nearly 6 months).
My Other Funky Passions? Check it Out!
One funky passion you can usually find me doing 2-3 times a week (when I'm in a larger town) is sitting at a bookstore cafe with a stack of books and magazines in front of me! I love the visual stimulation from imagery of projects and products in arts and crafts, decor, and travel publications.
Another pursuit is collecting art and craft supplies! I collect far more of them than I will probably ever use, and yet I can always find something more I NEED when I go by a craft store. And it is hard for me to go by one without stopping!
Of course, I use these products for a number of my other passions... collage, altered art, painting, assemblage, jewelry design and fabric arts.
Books I Recommend
Other Fun Things I Enjoy
Right now, most of my time is devoted to creative pursuits, since I'm between jobs.
I am doing Mail Art swaps, altering clothing, designing and making jewelry, selling my creations and unused supplies on eBay, and working on mixed media projects.
I have also developed a passion for Japan's unique culture and history.
New YouTube
Currency shock in Asia
Americans living in Japan take a hit against the falling dollar. CNN's Kyung Lah reports. Amerika Währung sinkt und Japans steigt. http://statistik.kostenloses-forum.org/viewforum.php?f=3&mforum=statistik Islamische Infos aus aller Welt.
Runtime: 2:11 | 160 views | 1 Comments
New YouTube
A day in the life in Japan (Winter)
This was a video I shot and put together to show to the fam and friends a few years back illustrating an average day teaching English in Japan. It all takes place in the city of Oita, about a 90 minute flight south west of Tokyo, on Kyushu island. This is LONG, about 37 minutes, but will show what teaching English overseas, particularly in Japan, is like. Lots of folks have asked how one can get over to Japan to teach English. One fantastic way(with a B.A. of any variety) is JET: http://www.jetprogramme.org/ If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me.
Runtime: 37:06 | 82796 views | 600 Comments
Funky Websites I Visit Often
Vote for the Ones You Love, Too!
Art on the Edge: View My Jewelry on flickr.com
My recent jewelry creations are now featured at Cr more...1 point
CoolWorks.com - Summer Jobs and Seasonal Jobs in Great Places
Summer jobs and Seasonal jobs in National Parks, S more...1 point
Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo m more...1 point
Just Real Life
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SARK Forum :: Home
Welcome to the SARK Forum! Welcome to the SARK For more...0 points
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles ...
Buy and sell electronics, cars, clothing, apparel, more...0 points
CafePress.com : Sell Your Designs, Photos and Images on CafePress ...
Create and sell your own designs, photos and image more...0 points
Postcrossing - The Postcard Exchange Project
A project that invites everyone to exchange postca more...0 points
CouchSurfing
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Weather Bonk
I'm a weather watcher... always have been.0 points
Are YOU Funky?
If you have similar funky interests, let me know!
I always love connecting with like-minded souls. Leave me a message or just a thumbs-up!
