Henry

United States
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I am currently
At home
Description
Electrician, Farmsitting, Workaway Enthusiast

NC based tradesman and generalist, been traveling for over a year with many more to come. Currently looking for long-term projects in the TN/NC/VA mountains, with a preference for hosts that can offer a small stipend in exchange for skilled labor.

I'm passionate about building sustainable communities and finding ways to subsist locally, and I have a wealth of experience with cooking, child and animal care, gardening, general home construction, philosophy, and music. I view workaway as a way to facilitate and channel people into alternative lifestyles, and in the long run I'm aiming to contribute to a network of sustainable communities.

I'm a mountain lover through-and-through. Once I was a bright-eyed collegiate computer-scientist, but I figured I'd be much happier living close to the land and thankfully left that dream. Graduate of Forsyth Tech's electrical program as of spring 2021, and graduate of a summer of new construction thereafter.

Some more specific skills of mine: framing, sheet rocking, trench digging, painting, driving stick, doing dishes, and being adaptable.

I tend to side with Aphrodite's Child's take on The System.
Interests
Self development
Yoga / Wellness
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:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills
My most notable skill is my 2000+ hours of residential electrical work, about the equivalent of one year. I completed a two semester certificate program in electrical work after leaving Chapel Hill, and for three months I worked as an apprentice at a company that does wiring for newly built homes. 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 3 years I've worked odd jobs as a dishwasher, delivery driver, butcher, cashier, line cook, and housekeeper.
Age
22
What else ...
I am a Risk enthusiast, and love playing board games in general. I am also very interested in spirituality and world religions.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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18 Mar 2023

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

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 (Henry) 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)

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 (Henry) for host (Housekeeper/ handyman welcome ...)

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 (High-rise living with a ...) for Workawayer (Henry)

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 (Henry) for host (High-rise living with a ...)

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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