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I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Wellness, creative outlets, getting off the beaten path, meeting new and unique people.
Description
Oh hi! I’m Yvonne. Who am I?
Well, mostly I’m just like you. Living out my human life to the best of my ability. Seeking purpose, love, and authentic connections.
I grew up in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. Growing up, my parents weren't wealthy in the financial sense but they were in other ways. My Dad was a social worker who was either running an after-school program at the Recreation Centre or working at a group home so I had quite a unique social circle and we never knew who he might bring home for dinner because they didn’t have anywhere else to go. My Mom ran a kennel that boarded up to 50 dogs and 25 cats. We lived on the property so I would work at the kennel and absolutely love animals! This gives you an idea of who my role models were and part of how I became who I am today.
For many years I got caught up in corporate life, working 10-12 hours a day and commuting for 2-3. I'm happy that's over. I raised 2 daughters who are grown now and this past year, amid a pandemic, I started my own business... https://www.instagram.com/happypathhealing/
I have been on a path of self discovery over the last 3 years, focused on exploring my personal passions and realizing that life is about the journey, not the destination.
I’m dedicated to enjoying that journey as I travel the world over the next 12 months (or more) connecting with different people and experiencing different cultures.
I hope to meet and connect with you!
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Music
DIY & crafts
Drawing & painting
Farming
Beach
Adventure sports
Dancing
Pets
Fitness
Camping
Animals
Architecture
Art & design
Culture
Sailing / Boating
Self development
Sustainability
Languages
Mountain
Hiking
Charity work
Cycling
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore details about my language interests
I would happily teach English and would love to learn to speak other languages on my travels. I would also love to learn Spanish and Italian.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
Languages
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Where do I start? At 52 I've done so much and still have so much to learn!
The skills passionate about most recently are energy healing (Reiki), teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness
Other skills I have to offer are...
In General:
I am not afraid of physical labour and have always done most household work myself (painting, shelving, lighting, switches, etc.)
I drive both manual and automatic transmission
Basic gardening/yard work (I owned a home that was 1.5 acres with many mature trees, a small garden and a man made pond)
I grew up around a pool so I know basic pool care
BOATS - I love them and know how to be a great passenger, general safety and cleanliness, how to dock and tie them off
Housekeeping/cleaning (professional level), Basic sewing skills (can use a sewing machine)
Child care - Mother of two (they turned out pretty amazing)
I hold a brown belt in Krav Maga (self defense)
Animal Care - My family ran a kennel for dogs and cats growing up so I am very comfortable caring for animals. I am on TrustedHouseSitters Here is the link to my profile where you can read my reviews... https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/house-and-pet-sitters/canada/ontario/toronto/l/2030808/
Oh, I also drove a bulldozer and directed dump trucks as a seasonal part time job to help our family business one summer!
In Business:
Coaching/Mentoring - I have led teams for over 20 years and raised 2 amazing (now grown) daughters, Business writing/communications, Customer Experience (live & online), Project Management, training development and facilitation, Formally trained in interviewing/recruiting
Age
54
What else ...
My Dad is black. This may seem like an odd thing to share. Some may think "ya, so?", but growing up in a bi-racial family is something that I am so lucky to have experienced. He's not my biological father but he's been my Dad since I was born and I didn't really start to realize that people thought we were different until I was about 7 or 8 years old and friends started asking questions. The strong women and men I was raised by, and around were inspirational to me. Witnessing family members being mistreated because of their skin, or being mistreated myself was painful but it creates a deep compassion in a human being and a desire to help make a difference. A desire to understand cultural differences and find the common thread that binds us all.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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