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If you don't have any reviews or work experience, or if you feel you don't have skills, don't worry - you are still welcome here. I am certain you can teach me things I never expected. I get A LOT of requests so if we begin and conversation and you stop responding, you'll likely lose your spot to another guest. I do not provide food so you will be responsible for buying your own food (but I normally split the cost with guests).
I am currently learning Italian and would love to host someone to practice with! / Sto imparando l'italiano, aiutami a fare pratica. I am also looking to improve my French grammar, and would love to host a native speaker. I'd also like to get back into Yoga so any certified yoga instructors would move to the top of the list!
I'm 47 years old, single/never married, and no kids. I just moved out of a high-rise apartment building in downtown Dallas and into a larger home. I work from home most days and often find it hard to break away from work to make meals for myself and to upkeep the house and the yard (garden). I also lack the motivation to work out, so finding someone to hold me accountable for working out 3 times per week would be appreciated. In exchange for your help, you'll get a comfortable bed to sleep on, lots of free time to explore the city, and an opportunity to experience many different cultures and ideas. My primary purpose is to help make the world a better place - I want to share my home and my experience with you so that you can pay it forward. Don't let my age scare you away, I act like a teenager most days; I make lots of stupid jokes and am laughing nonstop. I have lots of tattoos (and plan on getting more), and I listen to hard rock music. I definitely don't act my age.
Loving kindness and acceptance are core principles in my home. You'll be expected to treat yourself and others with kindness and compassion. You'll experience a freedom like you've never known—free from judgment and permission to be yourself.
I don't drink alcohol but I don't mind if you do as long as it's not excessive and/or causes interference with your everyday life. Smoking or vaping is not allowed inside the house, nor are any drugs at all allowed. No marijuana, LSD, pills, powders, vape pens, etc.
Before we fully confirm your stay, I'll likely want to do a video or phone call so we can know each other better. Communication is very important to me and I'll probably ask lots of questions so be prepared for that.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Enseignement
Jardinage
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Culture
Dev. personnel
Bénévolat
Architecture
Photographie
Musique
Histoire
Cuisine et alimentation
Langues
Écriture
Dessin et peinture
Astronomie
Sports nautiques
Yoga / bien-être
Nature
Fitness
Montagne
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I'm a natural-born teacher and love helping others improve their English language skills. I also frequent both a Buddhist and Hindu temple, so I can introduce you to those cultures if you'd like, and I can teach you basic meditation techniques and share my experience on my spiritual journey; I also often take guests to my temple to have lunch with the monks.
I'm very fortunate to have been given a life filled with many experiences. I've loved so much that it hurt; I've fallen so hard and so far that I didn't think I'd ever get back up. I've met my all-time favorite band many times and was actually invited to stand on the stage for one of their concerts. I've physically felt God's presence on numerous occasions although I classify myself as a Buddhist. I've often been called "wise" by many folks - I believe "wisdom" to simply be experience, and I'm happy to share my experience with you. I will warn you that I have some radical ideas, and may gently push you to grow spiritually and emotionally. I'm basically a hippie in every sense of the word. I have the same spiritual beliefs as the hippies did, I believe in protecting nature, and I've been known to hangout nude often (very often/almost always). I also most connect with music from the late 60's-early 70's, so other than not doing drugs, I'm about as Hippie as they come. I do bathe though, and at least once per week (even if I don't need it). <==== that last sentence was a joke.
I have family in Austin, Texas and visit about once per month so if you stay longer than a few weeks, there's a good chance I'll take you down there. It's also possible that I can take you to see other parts of the state including the small town of Mason, Texas where I'm from (there are 2 other hosts in Mason on this site). I go hiking at least once per month, usually at some really nice trails within 1-2 hours of Dallas so you're also welcome to join me there. I am a member of a rock climbing and bouldering gym so be my guest (especially helpful if you can belay). Although I hate water, I've recently found a great love for kayaking so I'd like to do much more of that. I LOVE spicy foods - Indian and Thai are my favorites, but I'm willing to try just about anything. Want to have a contest to see who can handle more spice? I bet I'll win haha.
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HOUSE TASKS:
Some light housework such as cleaning the kitchen after you cook, cleaning the floors and taking out the garbage. I recycle about 99% of everything that enters my home including Styrofoam, plastic straws, plastic wrappers, compost and more, so I may ask for help sorting everything and helping me carry it out to the recycling center.
MEAL PREPARATION:
Cooking 1-2 meals per day (I prefer vegetarian or vegan foods if possible), If you help cook, I'll split the cost of the food with you.
GARDENING:
I want to build raised beds for vegetables and want someone to help care for them. I'd also like to begin composting at home, but I don't know how to start either of these. I also need a small pavestone walkway installed.
LANGUAGE:
I'm currently learning Italian and Finnish and would love to host a native speaker to practice with. I'm also interested in German and Arabic. Actually, I'm interested in most languages haha.
FITNESS:
I hope to join a gym again soon (probably one that also offers rock climbing). I need someone to keep me motivated and hold me accountable for working out three times per week, and having a workout partner is always nice. I also want to get back into Yoga.
MISCELLANEOUS (OPTIONAL):
I do charity work, and you can choose to join me for that, but it's not required. I'm an artist - painting, drawing, and photography. Assistance with a few artistic projects would be great, but not required.
Langues
Langues parlées
Sign language (American): Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Français: Courant
Finnish: Débutant
Italien: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I'm interested in improving French grammar and would like to learn Finnish, German, Italian and Arabic.
Hébergement
You get your own private room with a comfortable bed along with blankets, pillows, and towels.
I'm within walking distance of a really nice lake, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, public transport, parks, and more. You'll have access to laundry, high-speed internet, and full use of the kitchen and your bedroom. I have a few board games including Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity, lots of puzzles and Scrabble (but beware because I am the Scrabble master) and a VR system (Oculus Quest) that you can use. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the cooking and baking equipment you'll need. I can provide soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
Short stays are OK - even just 2-3 nights. A 2-3 week stay is ideal but I may be open to much longer once we meet.
Autres infos...
I was a long-term member of another website and hosted nearly 300 travelers, but I don't like the direction that their platform is going.
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Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I have a super high-speed internet connection.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
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