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Portugal

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Spain

Greece

Language(s) I could teach : English

Painting, hiking, wellbeing, interior design, sustainable projects, creativity, poetry, animals, babysitting, petsitting, housesitting, property development, design, writing, permaculture, gardening

I have studied and made art for most of my adult life. Simple, subtle things in life amuse me, and I cherish silence and solitude—the cheerful, peaceful kind, not the anguished one. At the same time, I welcome conversations that broaden my horizons, though I try to avoid those that lead to empty debates. While I am spontaneous, I also value order and discipline. I am “okay” with parties, but I prefer low-key gatherings. I care for animals and plants as much as I do for humans. I try to remember that we all come from the universe. Although I don’t belong to any religious group, I believe there is a certain order to things. Being aware of something beyond human comprehension helps me resist anthropocentrism and remain humble about my existence. I am interested in yoga and meditation, though I am not a dedicated practitioner. For me, dancing is a form of meditation. I am well-traveled. I was born in South Korea and moved to Canada when I was young. After 13 years in Canada, I moved to London, England, where I lived for 6 years while studying. During that time, I visited countries in Western Europe and Scandinavia. One of my most memorable experiences in London was living with a 101-year-old English woman in her Victorian house. In exchange for free lodging, I prepared her lunch and afternoon tea twice a week. I saw her dying slowly. It changed my view of life. After London, I lived in Seoul, South Korea, for two and a half years before returning to Canada in November 2016. The following year, I returned to Europe, and since then I have been traveling regularly for art-related work. Many of these travels have been eye-opening. Once, at 3 a.m. in Udine, Italy, I briefly spoke with an Argentinian man who was standing with an Afghan man on my bus trip to Romania. Later, I reunited with the Argentinian, who told me the Afghan had walked for four months to escape the Taliban. Hearing this broke my heart. I deeply value such unexpected encounters. I have taught art to college students in Canada and England, which gave me strong social skills. I have also taught art and dance to young children (ages 5–9) and to adults, including seniors. I am naturally curious about many aspects of life and people. I work well with children and animals, and I offer improvisation workshops for both children and adults. I am good at organizing and tidying. I can prepare healthy vegetarian food. I don’t smoke or use drugs, and in general I avoid doing things that might harm my body or mind.

3 overlanders on their way to the next Workaway!

hiking, diving, surfing, sailing exploring by foot, by bike, hitchhiking meeting new people, taking enough time in one place to be able to meet people and understand local life learning new skills

Language(s) I would like to learn : German