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Join our family at our home in the San Francisco Bay area, USA

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    21 Apr 2025

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    Description

    Welcome to our home in Walnut Creek: A unique opportunity for connection and growth

    Hello! My name is Bruce, and I'm excited to offer you a unique and rewarding experience in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.

    Open Invitation for 2025
    Throughout 2025, I’m thrilled to host visitors who are eager to engage in meaningful companionship and mutual growth. While these times have been challenging, Kim and I prioritize safety by following CDC guidelines, wearing masks indoors, and maintaining social distancing when necessary. Rest assured, we are both vaccinated.

    About Me and My Journey
    I broke my neck at 18, resulting in lifelong use of a wheelchair. Despite this, I pursued my education and earned multiple degrees. My life has been a testament to resilience and determination, and I’m looking for someone energetic, intelligent, and ready to embrace new challenges with a positive attitude. A good sense of humor and an appreciation for sarcasm are essential, as is an interest in politics, particularly from a liberal perspective.

    Our Home and Surroundings
    Located 28 miles east of San Francisco in the charming town of Walnut Creek, our home is a small, cozy three-bedroom house. My wife Kim, our service dog Bennett, future service dog in training and our two cats, Edna (who thinks she’s a dog) and Scarlett (a Siamese mix), make up our loving household. The San Francisco Bay Area is renowned for its diversity, rich culture, and beautiful landscapes, making it a wonderful place to live and explore.

    Your Role and Contribution
    While Kim is my full-time caregiver, I’m seeking friendship and help with things I can’t do and around the house. Here’s how you can contribute:

    - Household Tasks: Help with vacuuming the kitchen and living room, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with laundry. With two service dogs and two cats, these tasks are much appreciated!
    - Personal Assistance: Provide me with water, food, and other necessities that I cannot manage on my own. Helping me is often described as helping yourself twice – a sentiment echoed by my first helper.
    - Exploration and Companionship: Drive me to various places so we can explore together or independently. Your assistance during the day is invaluable.
    - Yard Work: Occasionally help with yard work, primarily during seasons when the grass needs tending.
    - Engage in Discussions: I’m very passionate about politics, particularly left-leaning ideologies. Sharing this interest is important as it fosters deeper connections and mutual understanding.

    Living Arrangements
    You will have your own bedroom in our three-bedroom house and share a bathroom. Our home is vegetarian and vegan-friendly, ensuring you feel comfortable and welcomed.

    A Mutual Learning Experience
    This opportunity is not just about assistance; it’s about forming a friendship and learning from each other. I firmly believe that everyone has something valuable to teach, and through our shared experiences, we can grow together.

    Looking Forward to Meeting You
    If this resonates with you and you’re excited about the possibility of joining our household, please feel free to contact me. Let’s create a memorable and enriching experience together.

    Warm regards,
    Bruce

    P.S. I can only accommodate one person at a time due to the size of our house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Elderly Companionship
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Mountain
    Hiking
    Architecture
    History
    Culture
    Events & social
    LGBTQ
    Politics / Social justice
    Technology
    Videography
    Pets
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Music
    Photography
    Cooking & food
    Animals
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I hope we will both benefit from our shared experience. Teach each other things that neither of us knows. Sometimes the intangibles are quite valuable, and I know that my experience has been everyone has something to teach, and by observing, we can all learn together.

  • Help

    Help

    I will provide more details upon request. I have a Google document that I will respond with once I receive an email response..
    I use Instagram and WhatsApp to communicate and share more information about each other.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We live in a 3 bedroom house and you have your own bedroom and share a bathroom.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so the possibilities are limitless.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Have a strong Internet connection. Wi-Fi is great.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image shows a person in a wheelchair with a dog walking on a paved path surrounded by trees, with a yellow stroller in the foreground.
The image depicts a man in a blue shirt riding an electric wheelchair on a sidewalk, with a street sign and buildings visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person in a wheelchair accompanied by a dog on a leash, strolling along a paved path in a park surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
The image features two black dogs sitting on a rug in a room with wooden floors, surrounded by other rugs and objects.
The image features a black dog with a shiny coat, gazing directly at the camera, set against a backdrop of light-colored wooden planks.
The image depicts a tall, multi-story building with a flat roof, featuring a prominent sign reading "GRANT" and a clock on the front.
The image depicts a group of people sitting on a bench, with a train car and amusement park in the background, set against an overcast sky.
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The image shows three people posing for a photo on a beach, with a bridge in the background and a body of water. The man in the wheelchair is the central figure.
The image depicts a person in a wheelchair on a pier, with a dog by their side, as the sun sets in the background.
The image depicts a large bridge under construction, spanning a body of water, with a city skyline and hills visible in the background.
The image depicts a man in a wheelchair with a dog standing beside him, in a hallway with a doorway and a white door.
The image shows a woman with short hair and a black-and-white striped shirt embracing a man in a blue tank top, with a tree and building in the background.

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