Howdy, I'm visiblydistorted. As of July 2008, I'm a university graduate with an hBA, a philosopher, ethicist and psychonaut. I practice eclectic spirituality in a neopagan context. I write poetry, paint, make clothing and cook/bake. I get involved directly with environmentalism, activism, panarchy and network solidarity in general, including insourcing. I identify as a non-hetero, polyamorous romantic and in addition to my "typical Canadian" socialization, 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 watch TV. 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 misinformation. They call it programming for a reason. I 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 concensus 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 a few times a week, make, mend and modify my own clothes, wear body jewelry in various places, do crazy things with my hair, take walks in the parks, walks in the dark, walks in the rain, climb trees with friends, drink tasty fruit and/or veggie drinks, eat organic food, dark chocolate, and sushi... all in the same meal if possible! I love camping, growing things, groping people (who like it), throwing house parties, eating mushrooms of all kinds in tasty vegetarian food or psychedelic circumstances, 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 whether induced or stumbled 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.