Alyssa

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Activities i am interested in:

I love hiking and immersing myself in nature in any way. Lately I've been diving into herbalism, natural dyeing, and other ancestral skills. I love dancing, meditating, yoga, and connecting deeply.

Description

As of lately, I have been finding fulfillment in connecting with nature on a deeper level (spending time in nature, learning about species of trees, and learning more about herbalism), exploring the art of natural dyeing, training to become a postpartum doula, exploring ancestral skills, and learning more about nervous system regulation. I feel most happy when I am present in the moment, grounded in my body, and connected with loving people and/or the Earth.

For the next few months, I will be embarking on an ancestral pilgrimage in Europe, traveling to my ancestors lands of Sicily, Italy, and Austria. I desire to connect deeper to my roots and the wisdom of the cultures of my heritage. I am very excited to do so in work away experiences where I can meet beautiful families of these lands and be of service while doing so. I'm very excited to meet you :)

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Videography

Sustainability

Self development

Plant care

Outdoor activities

Nature

Music

Mountain

Languages

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Camping

Art & design

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am interested in teaching English and am also very open to and interested in learning other languages.

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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

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Languages

Gardening

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Able to teach about:  

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

5 years- gardening and farming experience. We grow figs, herbs for medicine, and plants for natural dyeing. I have also worked for a year milking 13 cows on a raw milk farm

2 year- teaching 8-10-year-olds

1 year- tutoring

14 years- nannying and babysitting kids

3 years- working with people with developmental disabilities

3 months- working in a Vietnamese foster home as a social work assistant

I have a bachelor's in Psychology (focusing on cultural and developmental psychology), and a bachelor's in Religious Studies (focusing on Easter religions such as Buddhism, Daoism, etc.). I also have a minor in Education.

I have experience leading meditations and mindful practices for adults and children.

Age

25

What else ...

I love learning new board games and card games. My family plays a fast-paced card game called "pounce" and I would be happy to teach it to you :) I also enjoy playing rummy. I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, and swimming. I love talking with people about philosophy, spirituality, and religion, as well as, learning about new perspectives and cultures. I enjoy yoga and meditation.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  severe nut allergy (peanuts and all tree nuts (almond, Brazil nut, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, macadamia nuts, etc)) (with a severe reaction, I would need an epipen. Minor reaction, I would need Benadryl) (seeds, beans, and coconut are ok).

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  Special dietary requirements
  At home I normally do not eat dairy or gluten but I'm hoping that my belly can handle European dairy and wheat better