Alena

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Hi, there :)

My name is Alena and I am from Belarus. Yes, that country with the last dictator in Europe and a lot of potato.. Even if you did not hear about this so now you know. :D Anyway, this profile is not about Belarus but about my story. I grew up and lived in Belarus until the day I decided to pack one my suitcase and to move to .. Slovakia, where I currently live.

When I've made up my mind I did not speak any foreign language, didn't know any person abroad and did not have any savings to secure my living in a foreign country. The country I chose rather by accident than by a long thinking process now became my other home and I prize myself for being this brave one day. It changed me a lot, opened up my mind and made me eager for new experience in life. Also I became addicted to traveling. I learnt how easy it can be to connect with people, how many different customs, perceptions and ideas exist, how big and at the same time how small the world is.

I found out it makes me so happy when I meet inspiring people who talk or do things with that little spark in their eyes and after all leave a nice and a bit sad plume of memories (because unfortunately we cant keep everyone close forever). I want to know more, bring a part of myself to the world and take a bit from everything. Browsing Workaway page I see so many smiling, brave and determined people that I cant wait to meet at least some of them. If there is a chance to help I would love to help, if there is a possibility to have a good company, share things and learn together I know that I want to be there.

My friends know me as a social and funny person. I adore people with a good sense of humor (not forgetting about a pinch of sarcasm). In communication I like being straight and opened about my thoughts or feelings and enjoy the process of sharing ideas. I am glad to discuss everything from weather and movie blockbusters to politics and history. However, sometimes I need a moment with myself, to distance from all the noise and just be alone or with a book. I respect when other person has the same need.

I like to be involved in creative projects. I like to draw and to create digital illustrations or postcards. Lately, I also got into videography and creation of short videoclips. So if there is a need in this kind of content creation I would definitely love to help.

I am also a very active person and love sport. My life includes hiking, jogging, backpacking, dancing, a lot of walking, biking, snowboarding, volleyball, badminton, squash or ping pong. By other words, any activities I find that I've never tried - I am in!

At the end, I may look as a small and weak, blond girl but don't be fooled by my appearance ;) I am actually a strong person and I have a ton of energy that I am happy to share with the world.

Interests

Photography

Videography

Self development

Pets

Politics / Social justice

Fitness

Farming

Camping

Sustainability

Team sports

Nature

Outdoor activities

Languages

Mountain

Movies & TV

Hiking

History

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Cycling

Culture

Books

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Slovak: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I tried many different things maybe because of this I am not really a professional in anything. But I consider myself as so called a fast learner.

I speak fluently three languages: English, Slovak and Russian (my mother tongue). For few years I am trying to learn Spanish, have a good passive vocabulary, watching movies and listening some podcasts, however, I dont have a lot of real life practice..

In my life I was working as a tour guide, translator, communication trainer at Amazon and now as AI conversational designer (have no idea how I got here)

I like to draw and to create digital illustrations or postcards. Lately, I also got into videography and creation of short videoclips working with professional editing programs and tools. So if there is a need in this kind of content creation I would definitely love to help.

I also like physical work. I used to help my grandmother with gardening and also was helping around with reconstruction.

By other words I like to try all kind of activities but sometimes need a piece of advice to do it properly.

Age

33

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