CURRENT MISSION

Radical inclusion.

ABOUT ME

Hi, my name is Bow-Ty (but you all can call me bow, or ty, or bowbow, or tyty). I'm an applied philosopher, knowledge seeker, digital artist, musician, writer, and poly-paradigmatic flower creature, and I'm always willing to put forth an effort to listen, learn, and find common ground.

Born in California in 1989 I moved to Oregon when I was 3 years old. Growing up amongst the trees and forests of the rural small-town Pacific Northwest, I have always had a strong nostalgia for the rain, wind, and ocean. My sense of humor runs deep, my sadness deeper, and my smile even deeper than that. I'd like to try and incorporate your ideas into my world view.

PHILOSOPHY

I am an existentially driven agnostic, and an optimistic nihilist. I try to be comfortable knowing that I don't know anything for sure, but also love finding, entertaining, and constructing new significance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done a little surfing, and would love to host, but haven't lived with the right people yet.

Let's meet up for coffee, or alcohol, or water! (Maybe all three, in that order?)

Interests

Un-Normative Presentation, Fear, Questions, Cutting the Bullshit and Building Strong Relationships, Conceptual Art, Prose-writing, Experimental Capitalism, Philosophy, Thing-making, Imaginative Science, Emotional Aesthetics, Challenges.

• arts
• writing
• coffee
• flowers
• music
• surfing
• philosophy
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies

Films that fill me with tears, laughter, anger, excitement, or other saturated feelings.

Music

Music that stands out and/or surprises me. Music that transcends it's aesthetic beauty and cuts at the deep spots of joy and anguish.

Books

The Gay Science, Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, How to Get Whatever You Want Out of Life, Slaughterhouse 5, The History of Sexuality, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Douglas Adams books

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Taiwan, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States