Process Reflection
Through the process of looking back at my life to tell the story of it I have become more clear on where I’ve been, who I am and where I’m going. I feel more grounded than I was before and am eagerly looking forward to working on more output packets. I feel that the clarity I’ve gained can help me be more effective in my future endeavors. The stories I’ve told in my life review were definitely important in shaping who I have become. I’m glad I got to push my edge by telling such a rich story in such a small space. I know that I may not have been able to portray my life as well as I see it, but I believe practice in doing so can help me be able to tell a better short story in the future. It’s difficult not to get into the detail of a story but I’m realizing that it isn’t always necessary to tell a good story. I’m grateful that I had a chance to tell a story of where I’ve been and who I’ve become. I’m not sure that I would have done it if not prompted to, but now that I have I only want to make the story better by telling it better.
Curriculum Vitae
Gabriel Bridges
P.O. Box 83
1195 Love Creek Road
Avery, CA 95224
Telephone: (209) 795-7029
Email: Gabrielbridges (at) gmail (dot) com
Permaculture consultant and educator, organic farmer, Reggae DJ and promoter.
EDUCATION
2009. Certificate of completion, Permaculture Teacher Training, Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI), Basalt, Colorado with Peter Bane, Andrew “Goodheart” Brown, and Sandy Cruz.
2007. Bachelor of Science in Permaculture, UC Davis, Davis, California.
Emphasis: organic farming, permaculture, community development.
2005. Permaculture Design Certificate, Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, Basalt, Colorado with Jerome Osentowski, John Cruickshank, Becky Elder, Travis Beck and others.
2004. Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies, Columbia Community College, Columbia, California.
Emphasis: Natural resources, sociology, speech, geography.
EMPLOYEMENT
2009- Present. Far West Fungi. Subcontractor for wild mushroom harvesting.
Tasks: seasonal wild mushroom collection and delivery.
2007- Present. Love Creek Center for Permaculture. Owner/ manager
Operations: organic farming and marketing, permaculture design education
and consultation.
2006. UC Davis student farm. Farm hand.
Tasks: harvesting, planting, permaculture design and implementation.
1998-2004. Bridges Construction. Journeyman Carpenter.
Tasks: Foundation, framing, electrical, roofing, and finish work.
1999-2001. Taylor Mountain Gardens. Farm Hand
Tasks: planting and harvesting
VOLUNTEER WORK
2005-2007. Whole Earth Festival. Garden Coordinator.
Tasks: planning and growing a garden for the Whole Earth Festival staff.
2004-2007. KDVS 90.3 FM. Radio DJ and volunteer.
Tasks: volunteered for radio station support, disc jockey once a week for three years.