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I am a very easygoing person and love to laugh and make jokes about just about everything. I think what makes me the happiest is just the people I am around. I have made a lot of great friends over the years and spending quality time and making jokes together is really what I think makes life so beautiful. Another thing that makes me really happy is learning new things and getting out of my comfort zone (which is a big reason I joined work away). I have done quite a few volunteer positions and different jobs locally and have really enjoyed getting to meet people and learn new ways of doing things from them.
I am an adrenaline addict and always up for the next adventure but I am also content just hanging out with others. My greatest passions at the moment are anything outside in nature, biking, hiking, reading, photography, clean eating, and sunsets.
I am a very outdoorsy person and love/need to be outdoors in nature. I am a slalom ski racer and a Thai boxer and along with that train regularly to keep up my physical and also mental health. I have also recently been interested in meditation because I believe it is great for self-development.
I am new to work away and joined in order to fill out my dream of traveling the world and break away from the norm of settling down right away. By far the biggest thing on my bucket list is that I would love to visit southeast Asia and backpack that continent. With its exotic landscapes and incredibly rich culture, I think it would be a life-changing experience and a great way to just learn more about the world and the people in it.Interests
Events & socialOutdoor activitiesAdventure sportsCultureFarmingMusicCharity workSailing / BoatingSelf developmentPetsMountainHikingTeam sportsHistoryCooking & foodBeachCampingCyclingBooksAnimalsLanguages
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English: FluentMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Charity WorkAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playHelping around the houseHelping with Computers/ InternetAble to teach about:
Being an elderly companionCreating/ Cooking family mealsMore details about your skills
One of my biggest skills is getting along easily with just about everyone. I have worked jobs as a home health aide and countless customer service jobs and have always been able to easily get along with clients and people I meet in the workplace. I love every minute of getting to hear other people's stories.
Another one of my abilities is being self-sufficient when doing new things. After being told what I am supposed to do, I can generally pick it up easily and work independently without needing much help and having to be told what to do.
Another thing that I am good at is working with animals. I volunteer at a local animal shelter weekly and we have two family dogs that I have trained and worked with since we got them. I have experienced quite a few difficult situations while working with rescues at the shelter but I have enjoyed every minute of it and have gained valuable experience from spending time working with the animals and trying to bring them out of their shell.
I am also first aid and CPR certified, fairly good with computers/technology, willing to lend a helping hand, hospitality/customer service, swing dancing (willing to teach!), and good with public speaking.Age
19
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In my free time, some of the things I like to do is reading, mountain biking, hiking, in the winter skiing, and cooking! If I had a day off to do whatever I wanted, you could find me at the library looking for a new book to read or trying out a new healthy recipe from one of my cookbooks. And after that, I would take my dogs hiking on the trails near my home. One of my biggest hobbies though I would say would have to be dancing. I started dancing at the age of 4 and fell in love with it. I no longer dance with a studio but I swing dance once a week through a club (favorite part of my week) and take a tap dance class twice a week at my school.
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