Darnell

United States
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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Basketball, ping pong, qi gong, martial arts, freerunning/parkour, self/inner work, trail maintenance, nomadic craftery, tropicality, rhymes, biological architecture, outdoorsiness, ecovillage/tribe
Description
I am about harmony and balance, although rough times and disharmony can create super duper strong character. Persistence and team work will pull us through down the stretch to make the dream work.

Born and raised in the Bay area , northern California, USA
37 yrs. Of age.

At this time I am open to learn any skills that are useful when it comes to owning land. Which is one of the goals down the line. I have no particular specialty in any field but I have a passion for self sustainability and living in wholeness with the land.

I have WWOOF'd and Workaway'd in 6 spots total since 2018ish helping hosts with their lands so i have a little
experience in farming/homesteading/elbow grease. I'm cool with all animals. I've used most common/basic tools and earlier this year learned to use a chainsaw. Im able bodied and have no major injuries or surgeries done. I am comfortable with physical labor tasks like weeding, simple fencing, cleaning around animals, moving stuff, climbing, crawling etc...

I am fine working independently as well as in big groups. I look to pull my weight and be a good contributor to the work as well as the community of people as best as I can.
I enjoy tropical or warmer weather, outdoorsiness, jam sessions, books of knowledge, any types of body movement like martial arts, qi gong, jumprope, parkour, basketball, ping pong, functional excercise. I enjoy philosophy, meditations, breathwork, a little chess. I have no food allergies. I'll eat whatever is available, but I prefer more vegetarian and fruits.
Interests
Writing
Vegetarian or vegan
Team sports
Self development
Sustainability
Plant care
Nature
Outdoor activities
Music
Mountain
Gardening
Carpentry
Books
Beach
Hiking
Fitness
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Charity work
Camping
Architecture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
More details about my language interests
Im interested in learning more tagalog.And i jump around learning spanish and japanese on "duolingo" and "mango"
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Helping around the house
House sitting
More details about your skills
I have good people skills as far as being easy going, open to interaction, and being flexible minded in learning and collaborating.

Great listener (also no eardrum damage)
I know simple car maintenance
Cleanliness living area/work area
Good spatial awareness, Coordination (non-clumsy)
Physical labor in simple farm work simple yard work simple garden work.
Recently learned to use a chainsaw in Feb.2024
I have no expertise in any one area or skill, but I am open to learn.
Age
38
What else ...
I recently took an aircrete building workshop. I can share some knowledge on aircrete building.

I spent 2 months at a Buddhist Monastery in 2024

I love playing basketball

I've done some epoxy resin art, mostly orgone.

I can make simple hacky sacks (footbag)

I can share some qi gong movements and concepts.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Nope

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25 Nov 2024

Left by host (Learn about organic ...) for Workawayer ()

We so enjoy volunteers who are interested in sustainability, in opening up to different ways of approaching life, in being curious – honestly curious. That’s why our shared time with Darnell proved so special. But of course that is added to his open and willing personality, his ready helpfulness and his sense of humor in spite of being here in the… read more

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19 Nov 2024

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Starr and Jeff are magnificently vibrant and caring individuals. They oozed of gems and jewels with fat splashes of humor drizzled in. I spent a month here and they both were open to share their knowledge and wisdom of their land, how it came to be, and of tropical living in CR. I had a super duper fruitful experience here, literally fruitful… read more

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17 Oct 2024

Left by host (Help at non-profit Buddhist ...) for Workawayer ()

Darnell volunteered at our center for 2 months this summer. Darnell helped on a variety of projects, such as forestry, building painting, and prescribed burns. Darnell was a wonderful house guest and is very kind and considerate, as well as polite and friendly. We so appreciated all his many talents, perspectives and insights, and in depth… read more

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23 Jun 2024

Left by host (Learn about sustainability in ...) for Workawayer ()

Darnell was a great help during his time with us. We had a very strong wind storm prior to his arrival, and Darnell jumped right in to help cut and clear downed trees off of one of our long driveways and around the Communitea House. He knows how to use a chainsaw which is a big plus! He has a keen interest in homesteading and off grid living, so… read more

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16 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Learn about sustainability in ...)

This place is out in the cuts. Regular 2wd cars can make it up the their paths steep windiness leading towards their spot. Preferrably in dry weather, when its raining or drizzling the road can be cantankerous for a 2wd van like mine, but i still made it safe and sound in slightly wet weather conditions. 4wd is ideal.
Great place to get away from… read more

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