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I can use some general help around my new home in Teotitlán de Valle. I've accepted someone from early March through April, so not really looking at the moment, unless you are planning way in advance, or can squeeze into my calendar from now until early March *exact March date not yet determined.*
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Hello, my name is Jay, and I'm a 80 year old long time weaver of Ojos de Dios mandalas, and am well known amongst fellow yarn mandala weavers for introducing the modern version of this ancient art to Mexico and other places around the world. Google my full name, -ask me for it- , and hit "images" to see many examples of my work. I also founded a popular facebook page devoted to the art. Recently I'm much more focused on oil pastel drawings rather than mandala weaving.
Evan so, I'd consider taking an apprentices to help with both internet teaching, and who wants to learn the weaving techniques themselves. Help with promoting my instructions is a real plus. I had apprentices when I lived in Asheville, North Carolina, who eventually took over my successful etsy shop. Also workawayers who simply want to cook meals and provide elderly companionship are encouraged to apply.
I have many references from couchsurfers, where I have hosted over 100 travelers totally from 39 different countries, and have received only positive references.
I am a non-smoker, and have zero tolerance for marijuana smoking or other related drugs in my apartment. I drink the occasional beer, but tolerate only limited drinking.
Eating a healthy diet is important to me, and I like to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. My meals are mostly vegetarian, but at times I eat fish or chicken. Actually, the amount of meat I eat fluctuates a lot, so you should have tolerance for my possible meat eating. I can not eat much of heavy starches or refined sugars: potatoes, wheat, white rice etc. Best for me is a high protein and whole grains with non-starchy vegetables. I walk most every day, and also do yoga and other workouts frequently. Sometimes though physical limitations put a serious halt to anything strenuous. Simple companionship is very meaningful to me
My current residence has TEN dogs, so being a dog lover helps!
In my new location, I'm definitely hosting only one workawayer at a time.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
WritingDrawing & paintingPhotographyLanguagesMusicDIY & craftsHikingYoga / WellnessNatureLGBTQSelf developmentMovies & TVCulturePetsVegetarian or veganCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Teotitlán is an amazing cultural and artistic experience. Also, you can learn from me, through learning the actual weaving of my Ojos de Dios yarn mandalas ..... a creative skill both meditative and delightful to give as gifts and possibly to sell as well.
Help
Fluency in Spanish is greatly desirable, as my own Spanish is minimal, and being able to teach yarn mandala weaving to the Spanish speaking people of the world would be a great help. Also, helping me with learning Spanish would be very helpful. I want to create both recorded and in person online teaching of my mandala weaving skills, so internet skills are also very desirable. General help around the house, especially cooking, would be a great help. Meals here tend to be simple and vegetarian, but at times I eat meat also. Often ready made foods from local vendors are also used, such as tamales or tacos.
There is an opportunity here to learn both weaving of yarn mandalas and marketing them, as well as teaching others. I could use help with finding online students through social media.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I like English/Spanish language exchange.Accommodation
I am currently living in an amazing apartment, with two other apartments on the property, which includes many plants, bird, and TEN dogs. I have a large spare bedroom, but am looking for an apartment mate, so that might change at any moment.
What else ...
Its an hour or more, including time waiting for busses, to get into Oaxaca City.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Very slow internet in my new home in Teotitlán de Valle. Amazingly though, even with speeds around 7mps, I can usually stream movies, or watch my fav NBA team, Denver Nuggets, play basketball live.
Space for parking camper vans
limited parking nearby
Can possibly accept pets
Where I am living now has NINE dogs, any more pets might be a problem.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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