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| Camtastic has been vouched for |
| VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info |
| Couch available | Coffee or a drink |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 100% |
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| member since | January 3rd, 2007 |
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| profile views | 3641 |
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| age | 33 |
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| gender | Male |
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| membername | CAMTASTIC |
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| occupation | Matrix Mix Master |
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| education | Bachelors...and a lot of solitary reading, journeying, and thinking |
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| grew up in | Bumpass, VA |
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LanguagesGroups I Belong ToCouch Information Couch Available: Coffee or a drink Preferred Gender: AnyHi Surfers,
I live in the mission area. If you're coming though, I'm happy to have a drink with you. We got some great bars in the mission.
Happy Travels!!
Camtastic Friends (86)
Sarah Cassidy 33, Female West Sacramento, California United States Friends since January 2000 "We met one evening at Bison Brewery in Berkeley, CA and took it from there." Friendship Type: Best Friend
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JD0001 26, Female Montgomery Village, Maryland United States Friends since February 1983 "He is my cousin" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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Jeffrey McLain 33, Male San Francisco, California United States Friends since July 2007 "fellow creature from the forest" Friendship Type: Close Friend
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PINKFISH 35, Female San Francisco, California United States Friends since January 2008 "tsja... roommates, roadtrips, organizing parties, motorbikes, walks, talks, what not?! " Friendship Type: Best Friend I vouched for Camtastic
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Jared Hirsch 34, Male Oakland, California United States Friends since August 2004 "How don't I know Cameron!" Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for Camtastic
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Casey Fenton 31, Male San Francisco, California United States Friends since January 2005 "We met that one time at that one place in that one city called SF." Friendship Type: Close Friend
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Reza Morin-Dayani 31, Male Pahoa, Hawaii United States Friends since July 2001 "From partying it up in the bay area in my youth, introduced me to Couchsurfing..." Friendship Type: Good Friend
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Kitty Fisher 25, Female Berkeley, California United States Friends since January 2005 "He's like, this cool mojo man. I never get enough time with him." Friendship Type: Close Friend I vouched for Camtastic
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Heather O'Brien 35, Female San Francisco, California United States Friends since July 2004 "Fellow Bodhisattva" Friendship Type: Best Friend
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YEAHLENA 24, Female Berkeley, California United States Friends since October 2006 "He fell form the sky" Friendship Type: Best Friend I vouched for Camtastic
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Personal DescriptionI'm first and foremost an extremely curious person. I have an intense desire to understand the nature of reality. Many people think I'm an extrovert, and I tend to play that role alot, but I'm also very introverted and need my down time to integrate my experiences with people places, and ideas I interact with. I grew up in a very small town and then somewhere down the line got shot out of a canon into the San Francisco Bay Area, where everything got a lot more fun, a lot more interesting, and waaaay more complicated :) Before I started volunteering for CouchSurfing, I was a technology consultant for many years, and I worked as a Project Manager at a very large Biotech Firm. Everything got a little too "Office Space", so I tried to do something I was more interested in, which is fostering community and helping throw amazing events.How I Participate in CSI herd the cats :)CouchSurfing ExperienceOnly in this time in all of history has something like this been possible. The possibilities are truly infinite. It diddles my skiddle...InterestsPhilosophy, World Religions, Quantum Physics, Ancient Civilizations, Politics and Power, The Occult...heavy stuff.
Also being a fool, having some drinks and stupid fun time with friends, having my mind blown, blowing other peoples minds, making music, sleeping in, good film, food and art. PhilosophyI'm always working on this. I believe in the 80/20 rule...keep a belief system 80 percent so that you can function, but leave a 20 percent door of doubt so you can constantly evolve as new information comes to you. I believe there are many deeper levels of reality that most of us can't perceive that affect who we are individually and collectively. Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Bill Moyers are my Heroes.Music, Movies, BooksMy favorite book is Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Modern Man in Search of a Soul by Carl Jung. The Archaic Revival by Terrence McKenna. The Promithea series by Alan Moore, everything by Joseph Campbell.
Movies: Pi, The Matrix (first one), Jean-Michel Charlier's Blueberry, Baraka, Taxi Driver, Heat, so many.. hard to remember.
Music is way too much to even get in to, but I dabble as a breaks DJ.Types of People I enjoyInteresting people who ask big questions. People who are considerate and self-aware. People who aren't easily offended. People that are more advanced than me so I can learn from them. And people who are complete fools. Teach, Learn, Share"In the time of internal gathering together, make no arbitrary choice of your associates. There are secret internal forces at work, leading together those who belong together." - I Ching WisdomOne Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneI like to say that I'm able to get along with people from the Crackhouse to the Penthouse. And I've seen alot of stuff in between those extremes. The world is a crazy place, and I wouldn't have it any other way.Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Argentina, Aruba, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand References
From Rae Rae Simmons Clifton Forge, United States Aug 3 Positive Cameron was an amazing host he took great care of us and showed us some really cool places in San Francisco. I would recommend that anyone who can couch surf with Cameron do it!! Because he is so much fun, he makes you feel COMPLETELY comfortably and his personality is addictive.
From Patrick Welch Fairfax, United States Jun 5 Positive I love Cameron - he gives the best hugs in the world
From Miss Bliss San Francisco, United States May 31 Positive I love Camtastic with all my heart. He lets me be on "the plan" although all I have to contribute are my good looks and charm. He has also become my confidante, still not sure how that happened...
From Sarah Rarick Heredia Centro, Costa Rica May 23 Positive To arrive at a Camtastic state, one must look a snail in the eyes and ponder their well-being, while keeping one hand on their house keys and the other on the turntables. I await the release of the novel on light skinned beings...
From Crystal Murphy Birmingham, United States May 7 Positive Cam is one of the people I had on my top ten list...actually make that top 5 list of people to meet. I had been hearing about his awesomeness for quite some time.....now I can say the rumors are false...he is far beyond awesome....or even amazingly awesome. Not only is he a truly delightful person with an kick-ass personality, but he also has great taste in beer...how could you go wrong with that?
Cam--thanks so much for making my trip an amazing time....even if you had to kick me out of the house ;)
From Chirag Patel Chicago, United States Apr 8 Positive after i saw him eat that spicy ass indian pickle paste, i knew i would forever linked with this man. great times hanging with cameron and the others at basecamp. really good to feel all the warmth...
From Glenn Loomis San Francisco, United States Mar 12 Positive Cam was our guiding light on the big MMM event in Golden Gate Park...we managed to get through weeks of planning sessions and the event turned out great!
Thanks Cam!
From Iskundar Haddad Berkeley, United States Jan 29 Positive Cameron is wonderful company. I learned a million things in just a couple hours, and didn't stop laughing thru it for a second. He's incredibly funny and even more so knowledgeable.
From JD0001 Montgomery Village, United States Dec 3, 2008 Positive I haven't surfed w/ Cam from cf but I have surfed with him through life. I have travel across the us to visit him as he does when he comes home to visit us. He is totally cool, understanding and completely genuine.
From DJ AJAM Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Nov 18, 2008 Positive a true cs hero, Cam is the man, from the get go i felt a huge rush of cs love and cosmic chaos, crazy yet grounded with the roots of mother earth, loves the hugs, big ones at that. a friend for life even after death im sure..
bro i await chapter two in a galaxy far far away..
From Hernan Giraudo Buenos Aires, Argentina Nov 16, 2008 Positive Cam stayed with me for five days. He actually didn't surf my couch but my balcony - It seems he really enjoys outdoors! He told me some interesting facts about CS. He's a nice guy. We had a good time.
From Ian Barrett Montreal, Canada Nov 13, 2008 Positive A very nice guy, I hope we meet again somewhere down the road!
From vErtiCel Sydney, Australia Oct 4, 2008 Positive All I can say is that Cam really is CamTASTIC! He's a super cool funny DJ!
From Walter Heck Khon Kaen, Thailand Oct 2, 2008 Positive It took me a while to figure out that Cam comes with a manual. That is okay though, because he is a beautiful, caring person with lots of passion once you have a break through :)
Darkathon was definitely his masterpiece and one of the best parts of the Alaska collective!
From CYRILG San Francisco, United States Sep 23, 2008 Positive Cameron really helped me learn a lot at the collective. He's the guy who won't value you for what you say or have, but for what you do and are. A true champion of the mind.
From Breakfast Breakfast San Francisco, United States Sep 3, 2008 Positive There are not enough synonyms for awesome to describe Camtastic. He's a solid dude, way fun, smart, easy-going... This is someone you want on your couch and in your life.
From Justine Smith Oakland, United States Aug 31, 2008 Positive One of the most genuine, awesomely fun and intriguing humans I know. Camtastic is fo' real.
From T.J. Kelly Kamloops, Canada Aug 25, 2008 Positive I had a blast with Camtastic at the Collective. He's a fun guy! Great people person. I felt welcome at the CS house right away.
From WENDYY Breda, Netherlands Jun 29, 2008 Positive ah Mr. Camtastic - such a short time... but I'm impressed ;)
Hope to meet up again one day :)
From Sean Janelle Lynchburg, United States Jun 16, 2008 Positive Food? Oh yeah, you want him to make it for you.
From Bill Campbell Anchorage, United States Jun 8, 2008 Positive Cam is a thoughtful fellow who is easy to get along with.
From Bill and Lisa Pecor Kamloops, Canada May 26, 2008 Positive Awsome guy, very funny, a really great sense of humour.
From Muriel Buckner-Fields Coeur d'Alene, United States May 10, 2008 Positive Camtastic is one of the best guys out there. Intellagent conversations, great cook and cocktail mixer, caring about the world and down with the goddess of life. He is family now.
From TEXCAT San Francisco, United States May 9, 2008 Positive Cam is a groovy soul and smart ta boot. He offers a lot intellectually and socially and is great fun to be around.
From Andi Smith Richmond, United States Apr 27, 2008 Positive Camtastic. The name really explains it all. Cameron + Fantastic = him.
From the moment we met, we felt like we have been friends for a lifetime. So many things in common, amazing conversations, genuinely friendly, excited about life and couchsurfing... A great person to have in your life. If you can host, surf with this man, do it. If he asks you for your hand in marriage, do it!
From DiamondinLondon Harrow, United Kingdom Apr 20, 2008 Positive Cameron and I worked together at the Thai collective for 2 months. He is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, who has a enviable talent for making instant friends with everyone he meets. To say it has been really enjoyable hanging with Cam would be a gross understatement, hope very much to catch up with him in the future.
From Katrina Light Brooklyn, United States Apr 18, 2008 Positive From sleeping on rocks to showing up out of nowhere this guy is amazing. I look forward to finishing our conversation one of these days.
From KNULP Genova, Italy Apr 17, 2008 Positive meet and work with cameron has been great, when he isn't in the room you notice and miss him, brings energy, dynamism and fun, him brings life. Fit perfectly his role in the organization. Bye my man :)
From Chris Kamhom Chiang Mai, Thailand Apr 17, 2008 I met Cam at CS Pai, He funny and Happy Guy. He make everyone around him happy & smile, when everyone happy & Smile This world is so beatuful too
From LAURA GAMSE Cape Town, South Africa Apr 17, 2008 Positive Camtastic rocks the mango tree
by now you prolly heard
somebody say DJ? - somebody say word.
he'll be spittin mad rhymes then spittin pad thai
he got the right to motorbike all night
cuz safety comes THIRD.
From Kitty Fisher Berkeley, United States Apr 15, 2008 Positive Cameron is full of enlightenment, fun, and enlightening fun. He rocks my socks off.
From Miss Mandie Mullumbimby, Australia Apr 7, 2008 Positive Passion is this guy's middle name! I admire the way he approaches anything he takes on - with dedication, fierce determination and the biggest smile that can light up an entire city. We connected on a deep level immediately - I love people who aren't afraid to hold back with what they really think. He is someone I would trust with my life - what more can you say than that!? A piece of my heart is yours Mr Mills!
From Sarunas Daunoras El Cerrito (Contra Costa), United States Apr 7, 2008 Positive Straight up coolness ;)
I hope that your trip to Alaska goes well, it seems like a pretty challenging task, but I'm sure it will be plenty of fun.
From Andrew Otto San Francisco, United States Mar 22, 2008 Positive Cameron can think of more insulting and hilarious names to call people than anyone I've ever met. He will call you them, and give you a big hug immediately after. Prepare to laugh.
From Charish Badzinski La Crosse, United States Mar 20, 2008 Positive There is a perfect, pure, positive energy that emanates from Cam. He is a teacher, a leader, a prophet and a revolutionary. In the time we served at the Thai Collective together, he served (perhaps unknowingly) as a mentor to me. My favorite lesson: how to lean in against your fears and trust that all will be well, even when the Earth seems to be shuddering beneath your motorbike tires. Anyone would be lucky host or be hosted by Cam. He's absolutely brilliant.
From julix San Diego, United States Mar 20, 2008 Positive Cam is friendly and a cool cat. Rad DJ as well. I can see how he's great in his position for the CS collective.
From Raphaela Nitz Offenburg, Germany Mar 18, 2008 Positive Cam is an openhearted, social person. You can absolutly party with Cam and also have interesting, enriching conversations. I am very happy we met!
From OneDeepBreath New York, United States Mar 2, 2008 Positive Simply put, Cameron is a "down motha-fucka." Seriously. We bonded on that deep level so quickly, I almost couldn't believe this guy was for real. Well, believe it. This guy is as real as it gets.
From SHELLEY Berlin, Germany Feb 29, 2008 Positive So, I was sitting here thinking of how much I miss Cam when I realized I haven't written him a reference yet!
Camtastic is one of the most genuine and sincere people you'll ever meet. He reminds you to keep your cool and not to let the world get to you. He was a wonderful friend and confidant at the Thai CS Collective. He always had my back and I'm glad I got to share that amazing experience with him. Cam is spontaneous and funny, trustworthy and caring. He's the kind of person you want with you on any adventure. I have no doubt that he'll be in your Top-10 Best Surf/Host Experiences list, no matter which end he's on.
From Benjamin Ranta Ishpeming, United States Feb 26, 2008 Positive Cameron doesn't only know the meaning of having a good time...he's managed to crack the safe, access the recipe, and reproduce it in mass quantities. He's on a mission to ensure that everyone in the CS community has a Camtastic good time. There are no bush-league parties for this guy. See you soon at the first worldwide CS gathering Cameron.
From Johnny Colden Oakland, United States Feb 22, 2008 Positive
Pink Thai fisherman pants got him looking like MC Hammer. Pink shades with the big rims got him like a million bucks. Fat DJ beats got us both smiling. But it’s none of those things that I’ll remember him best for. Thanks for being honest Cam. Next time we meet I’m giving you an Atomic Hug - Watch yourself ;)
From Craig Eubanks San Francisco, United States Feb 10, 2008 Positive Cameron is one of those rare people you meet and feel like you've known for a long time. He's fun to hang with at parties or to just sit and talk with.
From Matt whatley San Francisco, United States Feb 1, 2008 Positive If the experience of my life has taught me anything, it is how to recognize good people. Cameron is unquestionably good people.
From Excelsus Remington San Francisco, United States Jan 19, 2008 Positive This man can throw a PARTY. Literally and figuratively. Your brain won't know what hit it - but it will want to go again.
Mad scientist does not begin to describe...
From Weston Hankins Guadalajara, Mexico Nov 14, 2007 Positive Cameron's a brilliant entertainer and an amazing party host. Thanks for the countless laughs, the days long blowout, the delicious food and the place to crash! You rock! Oh! and he's a philosopher too ;)
From Mandy Hixson Oakland, United States Nov 5, 2007 This homeboy is quite the charmer. He is generous and considerate and I am so glad to not only know him but be able to have him as part of my (Burning Man) family.
From Jim San Francisco, United States Oct 31, 2007 Positive Camtastic is, well, Cam-bloody-tastic! Through at least a dozen mutual awesome friends we finally met at my 30th b'day weekend extravaganza and our lives will obviously never be the same again. I'll be your Plan B anytime, brotha!
From Sarah Cassidy West Sacramento, United States Oct 26, 2007 Positive Cameron is amazing. He's a real thinker with a creative mind and kind heart. He is an inspiration for me and many others. We've had some incredible journies and I can't wait for more!
From Mattthew Brauer Istanbul, Turkey Oct 1, 2007 Positive I knew him before we met by his reputation, and when I met him, he lived up to the hype. Mr. Mills is a very fun, and very funny guy with tons of positivity and lots of high energy. He glows in the dark!
From Nico Casias Denver, United States Sep 14, 2007 Positive From the host of the Crokett collective to the present Cameron is good company. Two Words"hilarious & insightful". He should be doing stand up comedy I swear it as he is great at entertaining as well as hosting. I stayed with Cameron He is an extremely positive induvidual. Got great vibes. He also get's CS and the larger world on a deeper level. Before he gave so much generoisty and he was even a member. Cooking is excellent. Welcome to Couchsurfing Cam!!!
From Jared Hirsch Oakland, United States Aug 8, 2007 Positive I love Cameron Mills and you should too
From Hillary Murray Oakland, United States Jun 5, 2007 Positive I love Cameron!! We love Cameron!!! He rocks the house with 2,000 watts of sound, crazy outfits, a fatty tricycle, insane dance moves, and SO much LOVE! This is one guy that I really can't wait to know better. *And now that I know him- a little better than before... well I want to know him EVEN more! Grounded+ Lifted+ Balanced= Camtastic
From YEAHLENA Berkeley, United States May 23, 2007 Positive Loving. Thats the first word crossing my minde when I think at Camaron. He won my heart with his humor and honesty. Such a life loving and ejoying wonderful person. I'm greatful to know you!
From Reza Morin-Dayani Pahoa, United States Mar 11, 2007 Positive Cameron is more fun then a barrel of monkeys and way more sanitary... I enjoy his presence because he's generally quite happy and always down for a good time.
From Heather O'Brien San Francisco, United States Feb 20, 2007 Positive Camtastic is fantastic. We've had numerous humorous adventures, indeed. Back in ye olde days of Superstar Nation we camped together at that one thing in the desert, we rocked Reno together for the "Vampire Video Network" company holiday party and CEO birthday exxxtravaganza, and he's hosted many thought provoking shin-digs, not the least of which was the super-secret, underground "Crockett Collective". I love you, Cammy, my fellow Bodhisattva.
UPDATE November 2009
Cammy-jan... I am so grateful for who you are in my life. I am constantly impressed and surprised by the depth of your love. Thanks for being in the family! We need you, mo'fo. XOXOXOXO
From Eric Wootton Prescott, United States Jan 4, 2007 Positive I love this guy. The very first day that I met him, and he started to spit some of his original philosophies, I knew that I had to have him on my side in this life. A major backer of the show and of the CS spirit. Keep on rockin it Camyflauge. |