Carolyn

United States
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Hello! I joined workaway in 2022 and am so excited to be here! A coworker/friend who knows me and how I like to travel thought this would be a good fit, and...they were right! I am a 55 year old elementary ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher in Wisconsin, USA. I am adventurous and outgoing, and I've lived in other US states and studied or taught in Mexico (6 months), Poland (1.5 years), and Tanzania (2 years). I am very grateful to have traveled off the beaten path to many parts of the world. I could do nothing but travel 12 months a year, and it wouldn't be enough. One of my Tanzanian students told me, "You're an explorer!" and I beamed with pride. But it's not famous monuments or big museums I spend my precious time exploring; I aim to connect with people who I share this planet with. I know that our similarities are greater than our differences, and my life becomes so much bigger when my world becomes smaller.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Writing
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Pets
Photography
Plant care
Music
Mountain
Gardening
Hiking
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work

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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Polish: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner
More details about my language interests
I teach English to people who speak other languages.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Life at a Farmstay
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I'm a teacher and absolutely love it! I have taught English and other subjects to both kids to adults. One of my college degrees is in print journalism, and I love to teach writing. I am also very handy and creative with house projects (my house is 100 years old). I recently redid my entire three-season porch, repairing the walls and ceiling myself and making a funky mosaic floor out of pennies. I refurbished all the wood floors myself, and have painted every room in my house (3 with patterns), put up baseboards and crown molding, done tiling in my kitchen and bathroom, and restored two staircases with license plates and diamond-plate rubber flooring. I love to work with my hands and have fun with original projects! I am not scared to try new things, in fact, I love it! I have a passion for photography and have been done it a little professionally, and I recently got an honorable mention in Washington Post's photo contest. Yea! I also like to cook and clean; I am a hard worker and take pride in whatever I'm doing.
Age
55
What else ...
I love hiking, bike riding, doing all kinds of crafts, exploring nature, hanging out with pets, reading, playing cards, and many other things. I love plants! I have over 100 plants in my house and as many as my small yard will hold.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Seafood, unfortunately. It's not life threatening.
- Special dietary requirements
  Seafood.

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12 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help around our house and ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Caroline was an absolute pleasure to spend time with. She was eager to work, helped Maren around the house and spent a lot of time editing my story.
She is very welcome back any time.
Regards
Ian & Maren

(Excellent )

10 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help around our house and ...)

It doesn't get any better than this! First and foremost, Ian and Maren are awesome people. They are both so kind, funny, interesting, generous and smart. I enjoyed hanging out with them very much and will truly miss them. I had a lot of fun going with Maren to her line dancing class and pickle ball games and socializing with their friends. They… read more

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6 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help me paint my house like a ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Carolyn, was a huge help after a busy construction burst on the house, when a market order for a load of Turmeric was received. The digging, washing, bagging were all tedious tasks which she willingly engaged in, where both of us came away with saffron yellow hands! Then the same hands carefully painted outstanding tropical fish in beautiful… read more

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27 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help me paint my house like a ...)

I enjoyed my week at Doug’s in Atherton. He’s a fun, interesting man, and he’s always ready to share his ideas. He was very generous and willingness to show me and tell me about the beautiful area. The work was fun for me - harvesting turmeric, other gardening and a fun painting project. His house is cool and comfortable, and the bedroom is… read more

(Excellent )

12 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Volunteer help orphaned or ...)

I spent 15 nights at Nina's and wish it would've been longer! I had a great experience, learning so much about the animals, the land and the culture in the Northern Territory. Working with the animals was awesome, but Nina stole the show for me! She's a big force and a big softie at the same time. I loved my time with her as much as I did with the… read more

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12 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help around our house and ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

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10 Aug 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help around our house and ...)

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6 Aug 2023

Left by host (Help me paint my house like a ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

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27 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help me paint my house like a ...)

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12 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Volunteer help orphaned or ...)

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7 Aug 2022

Left by host (Garden help, some fence ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Caroline came and was very adaptable as I found that I could not settle her upstais as I had committed the area to a tenant. However Caroline was flexible and found space for all her belongings. I enjoyed having her to cook so that I could spend a week revising 15 chapters of a book that has a deadline now. This meant less stress and for that I… read more

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7 Aug 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Garden help, some fence ...)

I stayed with Philippa for 12 nights and it was wonderful! She's very funny, kind, generous and smart - I really loved my time with her and her adorable dog, Jack O. Philippa warned me ahead of time that her upstairs now had a renter (which may not always be the case). I wasn't sure what that meant, but it meant that I was sleeping on a cot in her… read more

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10 Jul 2022

Left by host (Gardening help in Takaka, New ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

Carolyn stayed with us for 10 days or so. She helped us with some much needed gardening and, when the weather was bad, helped with some even more needed house cleaning. She was great company, very warm and friendly, and our dogs loved her. Highly recommended to any future hosts!

(Excellent )

4 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Gardening help in Takaka, New ...)

I had an awesome week with Gay, Aly and their three adorable dogs! I was super sad to leave. Gay and Aly are very open, kind, funny and smart, and all of their dogs are so cute and lovable. I really enjoyed getting to know them and their senses of humor! I stayed in their extra bedroom and slept like a baby every night, I was very comfortable in… read more

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10 Jul 2022

Left by host (Join us and visit our amazing ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

It was a real pleasure to have Carolyn stay with me for the past 10 days. We shared the house together as my wife was away and she was such a great help with so many chors, both inside and outside. When Carolyn did a job she did it extremely well, our GYM has never been so clean. Carolyn has such a great attitude towards life and travel and is… read more

(Excellent )

5 Jul 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Join us and visit our amazing ...)

This workaway experience was amazing! I stayed for a week and it wasn't nearly long enough - I wish I would've stayed longer, for sure. Sanna was super nice in all of our email exchanges, but unfortunately she couldn't be there for my week there. I hope I get to meet her another time. Ellis was awesome in every single way. He is super organized,… read more

(Excellent )

26 Jun 2022

Left by host (Help with maintenance at a ...) for Workawayer (Carolyn)

first workawayer in two long years since the arrival of covid... Carolyn is an amazingly cheerful person and I really enjoyed her company and her outlook on life - she's a magnet for positive energy :) 100% unreservedly recommended to all !!

(Excellent )

18 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Help with maintenance at a ...)

This was my very first workaway, and it was awesome! Caro was so welcoming and nice. We had some interesting conversations and I left with a new friend. Her dog, Bailey, is adorable, and her assistant, Jill, was very nice, too. Caro wants to make sure her guests are doing what they want, as far as work goes. I picked up dog poop (HA!), raked, and… read more

(Excellent )

18 Jun 2022

Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host (Dog care / Help out with ...)

My week at Nicole and Rowan's was awesome! They are both so open, welcoming, fun, interesting and nice. Their dog, Harely, is super cute and lovable, and I loved meeting their daughter, too. Their house is awesome and I had a great time in Wellington. They are very laid-back about the work - I did some dog-sitting, raking, cleaning and that's… read more

(Excellent )

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