Bio

Was born in San Diego. Was raised in the woodlands of Northwestern New Jersey. Ran away to Seattle when was 19 with first love. Moved to New York in 2003 and have been here since.
Am an avid reader of philosophy, fiction, science, history, social criticism.
Write poetry when the mood strikes me. Other times, play classical piano and folk guitar.
Love to cook for people, and to eat! Try hand at botany, with varying degrees of success.
Am currently working towards a PhD in philosophy at the New School for Social Research in New York. Focusing primarily on 20th century continental philosophy, in particular, phenomenology, although have profound love for thinkers throughout the tradition, notably, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Bruno, Bergson, Deleuze, Ravaisson and many others!
Recently emerged from protracted depression. Incredibly inspired, open, and, oddly, happy these days.
Excited as to what the future may bring.

Skills and talents

French, writing, piano, cooking, carpentry, thinking, feeling...

Interests

Consumerism, envisioning and understanding transformation, Evolving Consciousness, Local food, Love, numerous other things, Philosophy, Psychedelics, Science

What I'm Reading

Pinchbeck, Descartes, Augustine, Ravaisson, Heidegger, Carl Johan Calleman, Kalu Rinpoche

What I'm Listening To

Q2 on WNYC, Arvo Part, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, Bach, John Adams...

Movies I've Seen Recently

Panic in Needle Park, Downtown 81, Antichrist, Flow, Collapse, The Silence, The Imaginarium of Dr. ParnAssus

Education

High school

West Morris Central, Chester NJ

College

Eugene Lang College

Graduate school

New School for Social Research