Ayumi

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I am currently

Description

Hi, I’m Ayumi. I was born and raised in Tokyo, and I’ve lived there for 30 years. I’m planning to stay in the Netherlands for around a year, and it will be my first experience living abroad. Books inspired me to take this step, and I’m really excited to experience Dutch culture and meet people in the Netherlands!

I’ve worked in a few different kinds of jobs, and most recently I worked as a baker and front staff at a bakery. I love making bread, and I often bake at home too.

I love spending time traveling, baking, reading, drawing, and being in nature.

People sometimes tell me that I seem like someone who could live anywhere. I enjoy learning through new experiences, and I’m always happy to help however I can.

I’d love to learn about your life and culture as well, and I’d also be happy to share my own experiences with you :)

Interests

Cooking & food

Politics / Social justice

LGBTQ

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Pets

Culture

Self development

Movies & TV

Farming

Charity work

Music

History

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Photography

Languages

Gardening

Blogging

Writing

Drawing & painting

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Camping

Beach

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Languages

Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Dutch: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m still practicing English every day. I’d also love to learn Dutch and your language to understand your culture more deeply.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

Languages

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

Most of my jobs so far have been connected to hospitality — from customer service at an IT company to front staff in a bakery. What motivates me most is feeling that I’m genuinely helping people. Through these experiences, I’ve also learned a lot about myself and grown as a person.

I really enjoy communicating with people, and I’m quite open and friendly even when meeting someone for the first time. People often tell me that I seem to enjoy talking with customers, and that they enjoy talking with me too.

I also have experience with bread baking and farming. Recently, I stayed at a potato farm to help with sowing, and I really enjoyed the experience. These are both things I’d love to continue learning more about and improving my skills in.

I also love drawing, and sometimes I help friends make flyers using my illustrations.

Age

30

What else ...

I often travel alone around Japan, and I’ve also traveled to Finland, Italy, and Spain with friends. My favorite way to travel is connecting with local people through working together and exploring local places — preferably without using my phone too much ;) I feel happiest when I can form a connection with people and places.

I also started running in 2022 to build a healthy habit, and gradually I found myself really enjoying it 🏃🏻‍♂️

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  raw apple, cedar pollen

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  Special dietary requirements