Rita

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I am currently

Description

Greetings! I am blessed to be on this earth and I strive to to honor and enjoy that gift. Sharing and learning about all the places, people and other inhabitants is my favorite way to do so.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am always interested in learning a bit of the local language to be polite and able to get around. However, I am not looking to learn a substantial amount. Of course, I am always happy to help someone else polish their English.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Charity Work

General Maintenance

Animal Care

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Helping around the house

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

My strongest attributes are a willingness to take on any task with enthusiasm and interest and a knack for problem-solving. I love meeting people, learning their stories and more about the ever-intriguing world we live in. I have been blessed to visit 30 countries and I am always eager for more. I am outgoing, easy to work with and comfortable in any situation.

Over the years, I have had small successful home vegetable gardens -- not only to produce food, but also to interact more directly with the Earth. I'm always interested in learning and employing sustainable and efficient planting methods, composting, minimal water usage, etc. On a regular basis, I still attend online and in-person classes to increase my knowledge of plants, animals and other aspects of the natural world.

I am comfortable with tools and willing to learn more. I own my home and enjoy keeping up with the regular maintenance and small projects.

Starting as a youngster in Girl Scouts, I have been involved in community work my entire life. A few examples: Girl Scout Leader; teaching adults to read in the U.S. and small children English in Japan; volunteering at musical festivals, including archival recording and logging of performances (not primary recording production); working on Habitat for Humanity home builds; serving as an officer and director of Earth Charter U.S. and a local community radio station.

I am now retired, but I worked as a paralegal in law firms and corporate legal departments.

Age

69

What else ...

In my mind, staying and working with a local family is the very best way to begin to understand a country and its people.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Azoles and these antibiotics: sulfur, penicillin, cephalosporins

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  Special dietary requirements
  No