Tanya

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I am currently

Description

Hi and equally hola!

I'm a nomadic yoga and pilates teacher who used to be an artist/intellectual/producer of live-art events...cue laughter...yes, my life has changed radically from its London-based days

...this means i'm a "do-er" but also a dreamer.

I'm politically/socially/ethically minded and active...serious stuff; like trying to change law on animal experimentation...but I also know how to laugh. To live!

I've studied (and taught!) martial arts, i've snowboarded extensively (before I got ill from the cold, damn!) and solo free climbed most of my life...now I am constantly seeking baby mellow waves to surf.

I have spent the last 15 years mainly volunteering and housesitting: I cat-sit, dog- sit, rat-sit, chicken-sit and fish-sit! I've experienced horrors on a Greek Island when it all went wrong and the bliss of snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. I've also known the hopelessness of trying to help unending numbers of stray dogs in Mexico and the mellow fruitful days of restoring an unloved casita in Spain...

...above all, my ethic is, rather than causing more selfish destruction I try to tread lightly on this earth, leaving behind harmony, smiles and laughter.

Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Pets

Farming

Charity work

Plant care

History

DIY & crafts

Photography

Languages

Gardening

Writing

Performing arts

Hitchhiking

Drawing & painting

Blogging

Books

Art & design

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Fitness

Camping

Mountain

Beach

Cycling

Hiking

Outdoor activities

Water sports

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I have 'absorbed' Spanish rather than learnt it formally; this means I can communicate in Spanish, but do not have a deep understanding! I am really interested in gaining my TEFL to use in Spanish speaking countries.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

Teaching

DIY and building projects

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

More details about your skills

I've a range of skills...eg...

* I've been a painter and decorator
* I'm an artist so can help with more creative projects
* I've taught children in community projects in Spain, UK and Mexico
* I have office and computer skills
* I've worked in customer services jobs as steward, manager and much more...
* I love the outdoors and am a happy gardener
* I've been kitchen helper and washer-uper!
* I've cleaned boats and houses
* I can also also teach a little bit of sport (pilates, yoga, basic gymnastics/kickboxing/capoeira to name a few!)
* I house sit and pet sit
* I look after a pet charity yearly in Mexico

Age

59

What else ...

I love to be fit and healthy as an essential element of being alive: love the sea for surfing, the outdoors for bouldering: hate restraint...love to kickbox, cartwheel one handed down beaches and hang on monkey bars. Yoga and Pilates are just the tip of the iceberg for living strong and happy : )

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  The cold! Yes, truly, I experience anaphylaxis if too cold: this is never a problem in hot climates!

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegan and proud!