ev wood
Active member
I'm not great at these in person, I tend to observe people to an extent before introducing myself because I'm moderately quiet and tremendously curious by nature. I find you learn more with mouth closed which often makes me come across as naive but that's a misnomer. So...
About me: I grew up in Alabama (Birmingham), as a result I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder about how much of the world views me (girls being delicate and other such bullshit). It takes me awhile to warm up to people so if we meet in the real world don't be offended by this, I'm actually a really sweet human once you get to know me. I'm a whiskey drinker coffee lover and I make really good biscuits. I draw compulsively, mostly birds, useful plants and people I meet. I play the spoons & am learning the banjo. I have a remarkable pain tolerance and I eat a lot of apples. Currently I'm living in my van (sometimes by a river).
I guess I'm looking for a lot; freedom, practical skills, community etc. I would describe myself as hungry for knowledge. Right now I ride solo but in a perfect world I'll meet some people I can run with, however those things happen organically so I wouldn't say I'm actively seeking. I've always lived by trains and the only man I ever loved hopped freight so of course I'm interested in it but given its nature it would take meeting someone I trusted enough to teach me and is willing to, which seems like a pretty tall order - based on that I figure it will happen if it should.
After a few days in new orleans next week I'm hoping to head west for the first time. I've been obsessed with the desert since I was a kid and I've met so many fantastic salt of the earth humans from Washington that I'd like to spend time there as well.
Anyway, I'm really glad I found this site, it seems like a great place for gathering knowledge and meeting people on the road, thanks all for letting me join in.
Oh yeah, I have a Tumblr too, it's kind of personal but if you're curious or bored http://delasoleil.tumblr.com/
About me: I grew up in Alabama (Birmingham), as a result I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder about how much of the world views me (girls being delicate and other such bullshit). It takes me awhile to warm up to people so if we meet in the real world don't be offended by this, I'm actually a really sweet human once you get to know me. I'm a whiskey drinker coffee lover and I make really good biscuits. I draw compulsively, mostly birds, useful plants and people I meet. I play the spoons & am learning the banjo. I have a remarkable pain tolerance and I eat a lot of apples. Currently I'm living in my van (sometimes by a river).
I guess I'm looking for a lot; freedom, practical skills, community etc. I would describe myself as hungry for knowledge. Right now I ride solo but in a perfect world I'll meet some people I can run with, however those things happen organically so I wouldn't say I'm actively seeking. I've always lived by trains and the only man I ever loved hopped freight so of course I'm interested in it but given its nature it would take meeting someone I trusted enough to teach me and is willing to, which seems like a pretty tall order - based on that I figure it will happen if it should.
After a few days in new orleans next week I'm hoping to head west for the first time. I've been obsessed with the desert since I was a kid and I've met so many fantastic salt of the earth humans from Washington that I'd like to spend time there as well.
Anyway, I'm really glad I found this site, it seems like a great place for gathering knowledge and meeting people on the road, thanks all for letting me join in.
Oh yeah, I have a Tumblr too, it's kind of personal but if you're curious or bored http://delasoleil.tumblr.com/