Ana Paula

Brazil
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Hello, my name is Ana Paula and I am a 52 years old architect. I had a successful carrier and draw dozens of school, shopping, health, comercial and housing buildings.
After 23 years working hard as an architect, I took a sabbatic year in 2016 (dedicated to the spirit, mind and self knowlodge) and I couldn't come back. I didn't find meaning anymore on work till 10pm to have lots of money to waste with material things. That's not me anymore.
Now I want to follow my purpose of life: Help People. It's not a new purpose. I always did that all my life. As a kid I used to take people from the streets and bring to home to give them some food and a bath. But I always believed the more important way to help is teaching people to be empowered . Giving them the knowlodge, the minimum living and working conditions and love. And it worked. I helped some people to change their situation. I am making my doctor studies in Education, and I am teaching Architecture at the University.
I love to travel and learn from different people and cultures.
I travelled as a Workawayer to 3 places : Lautrec, Chateuroux and Eindhoven
I have 3 kids: Joao Pedro, 26 years old is a civil Engineer, workig at the financial market, Ana Luiza, 23 years old is a lawyer inbrasilira, capital of Brasil, and Paulo Henrique, 21 years old a rapper and sound engeniering.
Nowadays, trying to live on a permacutural way of life I have my own vegetables garden and a program of waste recycling.
Interests
Writing
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Performing arts
Nature
Music
Mountain
Languages
LGBTQ
History
Gardening
Cycling
Culture
Charity work
Books
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
I play piano, I teach music to children in Brazil, I am very good teaching. I play tennis. I know something about gardening and permaculture and I now a lot about architecture projects. I never build something but as an architect I think I have some knowledge. I am very good at kitchen and as a house cleaner.
Age
56
What else ...
I am a really hard worker and as a mother of 3 and a professional over 26 years, I know what hard work means. I am happy to help ! With everything. I decided to live in a permacultural life, and I am trying hard to learn as much as I can. I only need a warm and clean bed and bath, 3 meals a day, and mainly I want to exchange culture and life experience as much as I can.
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
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23 Oct 2017

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Working and learn about life in Holand was great at Fleur’s house. She teached me about dutch food, went with me to the market and gave excelent tips of places to go on our free time. Miel, her boyfriend, is an excellent cooker and cooked for us sometimes. I learned a lot from Fleur and her family! I was with 4 other workawayers at the house, each… read more

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21 Oct 2017

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Ana Paula made a grant choice for her journey. It was my pleasure to host these beautiful inspiring woman. She helped in the garden, kitchen and cleaning. Besides that she helped with plans to rebuild a part of our old house. I cant thank you enough for your warmth and help. I think your journey is still at its beginning and I wish you good luck… read more

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9 Oct 2017

Left by host (Attractive house and ...) for Workawayer ()

I had a very good time with Ana Paula. She is a very nice and intelligent woman. We had nice conversations. She spend a lot of time to make a professional technical design for a roof for an outdoor space. Besides that she cooked and we had good dinners together.
Thank you so much Ana Paula! I really hope we will meet again and speak again about a… read more

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9 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Attractive house and ...)

My experience at Liesbeth’s house was very profound and important to me. I stayed 10 days on her very charming house at Tranzault region in the middle of France. I could learn about here self sufficient garden and I could cook everyday for lunch and dinner with vegetables from it. She has also 2 chikens thar give the eggs we needs, so her house is… read more

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1 Oct 2017

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Mary is one of the most special people I ever met in my life.
She lives to give her best to the others. She has an intense life, a huge sense of humor, a very clever and really good french teacher!
Mary dedicate herself to the workawayers. I think she could be the simbol for hospitality and workaway meaning.
She has a stage at home and 2 times in… read more

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