Jessi Vasquez

Hey, Cat!

I hope all is well with you wherever you may be.

I understand the majority of humans have an innate feeling of free will and control. I'm a part of the minority that believes we have developed a sense of free will for practical reasons, but it's sort of a mirage. And since we are inextricably connected to the natural world, nothing we do can exist outside of it. Are some things more harmful to our health than others? Certainly! Cancer is lethal, but it's still a natural event.

I know these ideas can be disorienting for some, but they bring me great hope. If only we could overcome our egos and self-imposed dogma, we'd all be living in a much better world.

Thanks for the lively discussion. It's healthy to challenge each other's ideas. Take care =)

I love your property and projects! What a magical place you've built for yourself. Nice work!

As far as "taking ourselves out of Gaia," I think you might have some contradictory thoughts. Nature guides us. We do not steer this ship. So the extent to which we have taken ourselves out of Gaia is the extent to which Gaia has decided to remove us. There is no such thing as an "unnatural" behavior, disease, or emotion. How could there be?

I certainly agree that we could benefit from being more connected to nature, but the idea that we're pushing against nature (when nature is the thing that pushes us) is just silly. =)

Hey there! I'm Jessi. I'm 38 years old and currently dabbling in urban gardening in Atlanta, GA. The older I get, the more it annoys me how many resources I waste from day to day. I'm coming to terms with the limits of my location and thinking about some of my long-term goals like:

Growing as much of my own food as possible.
Using as many renewable resources as possible.

I like the idea of striking a balance between urban and rural living and am looking for a like-minded, male partner. I'd like to live as sustainably as possible without compromising the things that a city offers. So I could see settling down either inside or outside of a metro, but being close enough to enjoy the conveniences (airports, doctors, etc.) and entertainment a city offers. I really admire all the folks on here who live several hours away from a metro area, but I'm not interested in committing to that level of remote living.

Personality-wise, I tend to be chatty, silly, and playful. But I also love discussing and debating serious topics as well. I'm left on the political spectrum, agnostic on the religious spectrum, and sterilized on the fertility spectrum. I'm not one for old traditions, but I enjoy making new ones. =)

Some of my outdoor interests are:

Gardening - Composting - Rainwater collection - Building - Animals - Solar Cooking - Hiking - Swimming - Bike Riding - Picnics - Star Gazing

Some of my urban interests are:

Live music - Standup comedy - Volunteer work - Lectures

And some of my personal interests are:

Making lists...haha =) - Traveling (different cultures, yeah!) - Meditation - Mindful intimacy (think karma sutra, karezza, tantra) - Astronomy - Science - Politics - Psychology - Philosophy - Listening to podcasts/NPR/music/standup - Psychedelics/spirituality - DIY projects - Hydroponics/indoor gardening - Learning new languages or new skills/hobbies in general - Board and card games

I'm open to talking to anyone regardless of age or location at the moment, so don't be shy if you feel like we have common goals and interests. And if you made it this far, thanks for taking the time! =)

Hi, Jacob. I sent an email to the address provided with a couple of photos. Would really like to connect and chat sometime if you're interested. You sound like a cool human and you can clearly dig a grave, which are the two qualities I look for the most in a future partner.