Christine

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Description

Hi! I’m Chris, a lifelong traveler exploring the countryside with a couple of intrepid feline sidekicks, a trusty converted camper-van, and a diehard sense of adventure! In my previous life, I taught college English courses on Navy ships and traveled the world at the drop of a hat, then launched into my first cross-country vanlife endeavor back in 2018, which led to a longer-than-expected sojourn in the mystical red-rock reaches of the desert southwest.

Now, I’m leaping back into nomadic life, seasonal work, and volunteering because life’s just too short not to see new places, meet new people, and exchange ideas and skills. My latest adventure has been driving the Alcan Highway and living in Alaska for a wild summer season with Denali Raft Adventures, and I’m now exploring the Pacific Northwest as the year winds down. With a strong background in education and professional editing, along with a range of practical skills in feline veterinary care, customer service, gardening, sculpting, creative writing, and hospitality, I’m always eager to learn new things and make meaningful connections with people from all walks of life.

If you have a spare space for a hardworking, easygoing gal and a couple of well-behaved kitties, I’d love to visit your corner of the world! With an eye toward learning anything I can about sustainability, high-yield gardening, farming, building, and animal care, I’m working toward the long-term goal of carving out a small, humble homesteading niche for myself in Oregon or Washington so that I can host future Workawayers, pay it forward, and build a grassroots community of fellow wanderers and storytellers. If you think my skills and interests would be a good fit, I’d love to connect with you!

Interests

Self development

Sustainability

Pets

Van life

Plant care

Books

DIY & crafts

Art & design

Languages

Gardening

Writing

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Latin: Beginner

More details about my language interests
As a former English instructor and a dabbler in ESL, I'm passionate about the English language and enjoy sharing language tips with learners at any level. I would also love to practice my rudimentary Italian and am always open to learning new languages!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Life at a Farmstay

House sitting

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

Practical Skills: Camping, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, gardening, and Kratky-style hydroponics

Professional Skills: College English instruction, TESOL certification, public speaking, developmental editing, proofreading, and crafting advertising copy and newsletters.

Cat Care: Safely handling and restraining cats in a shelter environment, as well as administering oral, topical, and subcutaneous medications (e.g. fluids, insulin, etc.)

Artistic Skills: Creative writing and polymer clay sculpting

Age

42

What else ...

I'm a digital nomad with a very flexible work schedule. In the artistic realm, I love sculpting polymer clay, and I have all the tools and supplies to host art sessions with anyone who might be interested in learning more about this versatile medium.

My long-term goal is to create a modest homestead and build a creative space for fellow nomads and a safe haven for a few rescue animals. Although I'm a DIY beginner, I'm physically fit and would be eager to work on any aspect of building maintenance or land development.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Mild allergies to soy protein and stone fruit (peaches, cherries, apricots, plums).

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  Special dietary requirements