Monique

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Hi!

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My name is Monique.
I was born in Antwerp (Belgium) and I have lived in this city for a long time. However a few years ago I moved to the green outskirts where I live in a ground floor apartment with a small garden. Unfortunately without animals as it is not allowed by the landlord.

I'm single and I have no children.

In my professional life I have been doing different things
... editorial and layout work for a magazine
... organizing international study visits
... organizing seminars about intercultural learning
... social work with disadvantaged people
... a lot of administration and financial work
... reception work

I'm not working anymore, but this doesn't mean that I sit quietly at home :-)
... I started going to the Art Academy where I learned to make digital paintings and moving pictures. Four years ago I started drawing class.
... I enjoy making websites
... I have been dancing all my life - a lot of different styles (salsa, tango, lindy hop, african, etc), but at the moment I dance NIA.
... I started taking singing lessons - you might find this crazy, but it's something I felt I had to do and it gives me a lot of energy.
... I used to play the djembé in a group, but as the group splitted I stopped playing - it's something you don't do on your own. Now I'm learning to play the bodhran (Irish drum).
... I'm an animal lover, but as I can't keep animals in my flat, I take care of pets for my friends when they are on holiday.
... I like going for long walks in the nature, but I also enjoy absorbing the culture of a city.
... A year ago I started to go to Tai Chi classes.

During my working life I have visited different countries as a "normal" tourist: once a year going for a week or 2 to a foreign country and going around to see as much as possible.
Now that I have more spare time I want to do it differently: I want to stay for a longer time in a place and blend in with the locals.

Maybe I'm a bit older than the average workawayer, but this means I can offer more life, travel and work experience :-)

Hope to see you soon!

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
When I go to a country where people speak a language I don't speak myself, of course I would like to learn a bit to be able to communicate with the locals.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

- I like cooking and people enjoy eating my food.
- I have experience in organising activities, trips, etc.
- I'm used to mingle with people from different origins.
- I'm good with computer and internet (making websites) and have good administrative skills.
- I have experience in taking care of cats and dogs.
- I'm a good dancer - but maybe that's a skill nobody is looking for :-)

Age

67

What else ...

I like to be around people, but I also need time on my own. That's why I prefer not to share a bedroom.

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  Special dietary requirements