Anaïs

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Activities i am interested in:

Language exchange, expressing myself creatively, learning about sustainabile practices, getting to know different habitats, nuturing relationships, falling in love with the world, + so much more!

Description

Hia, thanks for taking the time to read my long profile :)
Naturally, it's an impossible task to fit my entire being into words, but I'll try my best:

My name is Anaïs Mitropoulos and I've been around the sun 24 times (already?)! I grew up on the Sauble River in Allenford, Ontario, Canada- my slice of paradise. I have developed a deep connection with these lands, waters and their inhabitants, which I recognize as a great honour and privilege. I'm grateful to be working as an Aquatic Field Technician with the Saugeen Ojibwe Nation Environment Office here at home. I also feel equally connected to my ancestral lands, the Φλώρινα (Florina) region of Western Macedonia, Greece, and I look forward to visiting family, friends and doing workaways across Greece again soon.

My creative force helps me get to know myself, the world and my relationship between them. I interpret life experiences as an inhalation in the form of socialization, learning or consuming media, followed by creative exhalation of visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, writing), physical movement (sport and dance), singing, and healing. Everyday, I intend to find the balance where I can breathe freely and help other’s do so.

I believe that my female energy and qualities allows me to patiently observe the subtle voices of nature learn from those intimate experiences. I am prepared to listen to the tragedy, comedy and joys of those around me and thoughtfully engage in supporting the community, to carry new teachings forward with gratitude. I carry an open mind/heart/spirit and creatively participate in experiencing, celebrating, and exploring our shared internal and external realms of life. (Hopefully, this doesn't sound too hippy-dippy-woo-woo!)

I'm a creature of habit that enjoys daily rituals and routines. Some things that make me feel at home, cared for and safe includes: stretching every evening, maintaining a clean living space, making time to call my family and friends when traveling, occasionally watching a show to relax, spending time outside, feeding my peanut butter and chocolate addiction :)

I have so many hobbies, I can't keep up with them all!

Bo Staff (martial art)
Creative writting
Journaling
Tai Chi
Reading
Nordic Skiing
Canoeing and kayaking
Dreaming (the sleep kind)
Rock climbing and mountaineering
Visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, textiles)
Dancing (preferably outside)
Making music (singing, jaw harp, bouzouki, tongue drum, piano)

But I am so much more than a list of verbs!!

Interests

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Writing

Sustainability

Self development

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

LGBTQ

Hitchhiking

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Fashion or beauty

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Camping

Books

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Macedonian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have some knowledge of French, Greek and Macedonian, but I am always looking to improve them and share what I know with others!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Animal Care

Languages

Teaching

Being an elderly companion

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

I fall into the category of "Jack of all trades, master of none. (But often times better than a master of one"!

Although I don't know how to do everything, I'm eager to learn new skills and always willing to try!

I have a strong background in manual labor, including:
carpentry, framing, eco-construction , fence building
drywalling, hempcrete plastering , dry stone wall building
painting, staining, sanding
gardening, landscaping, organic permaculture
wood splitting, chipping, stacking
animal husbandry, horseback riding, equestrian care, sheep herding and vaccination, caring for chickens, ducks, geese, cows, and goats
operating/maintaining manual and electric tools and equipment, driving tractors

Tree planting for three years has been an extremely formative, instructive and constructive lesson in perseverance, resiliency, traveling beyond my internal and external comfort zones and accepting discomfort in its many forms.

I'm very enthusiastic about cooking and baking, so I'd be happy make shared meals. I'm always looking to learn, improve and share new recipes from around the world. I have experience in community initiatives to provide free meals which involved coordinating, preparing and distributing large-scale meals within a budget, accounting for dietary inclusivity and following food safety compliance.

I have worked in campgrounds, hostels and Airbnb's as a professional cleaner, which I find great satisfaction in given my love of organization, orderliness and attention to detail.

I also have experience with childcare through Workaway and Aupairworld where I provided age-appropriate activities and coordinated schedules, while maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment.

I can help you improve your English or French, or you can teach me your language! I'm most interested in practicing French and Greek.

Age

24

What else ...

Preferably looking for food and accommodation.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No!

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  Special dietary requirements
  No, but I am addicted to peanut butter and chocolate :)