Henry

United States
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Hi! My name's Henry, I'm an electrician and community builder from North Carolina. Over the past two years I've lived and worked in a small community of 15 people, building or remodeling 5 different tiny homes, gardening, taking care of kids, cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the land and animals. After dropping out of college I went to trade school and now have over 2500 hours of electrical experience, as well as a solid foundation in carpentry. I've built roofs and decks, framed houses, put up sheetrock, installed siding and solar panels, run new electrical services, dug foundations, and done plenty of painting, flooring, and trim. I can also drive stick, and am a proficient musician in the brass and percussion arena.

I'm passionate about sustainable living and finding ways to localize the things we need. I believe things are possible now with communities that have never been done before, and plan on exploring this field for the rest of my life. I currently live in a self-built, off-grid tiny home and will turn 23 in October.

I tend to side with Aphrodite's Child's take on The System.
Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Carpentry

Self development

Writing

Cooking & food

Books

Camping

Gardening

Hiking

Mountain

Nature

Sustainability
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Light maintenance

Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills

My most notable skill is my 2000 hours of residential electrical work. I've completed significant wiring projects for almost every host I've stayed with so far, including rewiring a barn, hooking up a hot tub and several RV sites, installing new outlets, lights, fans, etc., and running new trenched line. My family has grown a garden and raised chickens and rabbits for the last seven years, and so far I've done a few farmsits taking care of all sorts of animals. I'm very passionate about music and played trombone and euphonium for several years, and was drum major in high school. Over the past 4 years I've worked odd jobs as a dishwasher, delivery driver, butcher, cashier, line cook, and housekeeper.
Age

24
What else ...

I am very interested in philosophy, especially pragmatism, post-modernism and critical theory.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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18 Mar 2023

Left by host (Visit our habitat in the ...) for Workawayer ()

Henry is dedicated, intelligent, energetic and kind. He is capable of most tasks and has a contagious positive attitude. Henry has visited us many times, staying from a few weeks to a few months. He is committed to the workaway lifestyle and upholds many laudable ideals. Any host will be fortunate to have Henry visit. At this point he has become … read more

(Excellent )

24 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (Visit our habitat in the ...)

There's so much I could say about my experience with Will and Laura. I'll start by saying they're two of the most respectable people I know. A lot of things have changed profoundly for the better because of them: my music taste, my diet, my health, and my views on life. When I first came here back in April, I couldn't have imagined that there … read more

(Excellent )

4 Jan 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Henry worked for us as a housekeeper during the 2021/22 winter. He also did some basic electrical work, a field in which he has had good training. He did very good work for us, and was always willing to accommodate our needs. We would very gladly rehire him. Beyond being an excellent and reliable employee, Henry is also a wonderful … read more

(Excellent )

23 Dec 2022

Left by Workawayer () for host (handyman welcome at our ...)

Gerard and Frederique are wonderful and accomodating hosts. I stayed and worked as a housekeeper for almost 3 months over the winter, and was offered several top-notch meals, plenty of free time, and even some side work for me to do as an electrician. I got along great with Anita and Kevin as well, the other full-time housekeeper and her husband. … read more

(Excellent )

10 Dec 2021

Left by host (Stay with a Buddhist and ...) for Workawayer ()

Writing this review is difficult, because it means that my time with Henry has ended and he's moved on from Dallas. If you're reading this, and are considering hosting him, I advise you to immediately accept his request because you don't want to miss out on all the magic he brings. He stayed with me longer than any other guest I've ever had (his … read more stay was 2 months and 1 day) and I gained so much from having him.

I can confirm that everything Henry mentions in his profile is accurate – spirituality and seeking are the foundation of his life; he can drive a stick-shift and he does always win at the game Risk (every stinkin time). I could write a million words about Henry, but I'll provide you with a short list of the tasks he was most helpful in.

FITNESS: Henry helped me get into better physical shape by keeping me accountable for going to the gym three times per week. We also went on several long hikes, and many long walks. I can actually see and feel the difference in myself!

He also helped me get into better spiritual and mental shape by suggesting that we meditate at night (rather than in the mornings, which I have always done). In doing so, I was able to get much better sleep – restful sleep had always been a problem for me, but he provided the cure for it. I've slept so amazingly well since he came into my life.

COOKING: this boy can cook! You absolutely must have him make gumbo for you. He made lots of yummy meals, but the gumbo is something I'll never forget.

FRIENDSHIP: the second I read his profile, I knew we'd get along well, but I never expected this level of connection with him. Henry arrived as a stranger, but is leaving as part of my family. He met (and connected with) my closest friends. I'm very selective on who I bring into my inner circle, but he fit right in. He offered to take me down to Austin so I could have Thanksgiving with my mother; she still asks about him every time we talk, and each time she says “aaw, I really like Henry.” She spent just a few hours with him, but still talks about him and always mentions how much she'll miss him.

Henry definitely filled a void in my life, and I'm so grateful to have met him. We both feel that we've been together in previous lives, and that we'll stay in contact in this lifetime; I really hope that's a reality. Because I know him, my life has been changed for the better.

(Excellent )

10 Dec 2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay with a Buddhist and ...)

Even if we don't know it, most of us don't travel to find ourselves, but rather, to find a place to be ourselves. Chris' apartment is one of the rare places where that's totally possible.

I'm writing this review the night before I leave for my next workaway. I've been staying with Chris for almost two months, quite a long visit, especially for … read more

(Excellent )

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