Jordan

From: United States

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
Travel dates
02/09/2019 - 31/12/2019
Nº of Facebook friends
144
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My status
Travelling
Gardening, building, cleaning, learning
Description
Greetings,
I am reaching out through Workaway to find other like minded individuals to learn, work, and network with.
I have been actively working on becoming sovereign humans by exploring alternative lifestyles, spiritual practices, food/medicine security, learning how to be caretakers for Mother Earth, and peacefully co-exist with other Beings here with us. My health and well-being is highly important therefore I want to learn more about food cultivation/preservation, making medicines, plant/fungi identification, shelter construction (cob houses, hemp-crete, adobe, yurts, etc), and much more.

As I have been traveling around I have found that this world is not what I thought it was, both positive and negative, therefore, I have been imagining and working towards living the way I would like the world to be. This includes reviving an on-going relationship with Nature to support myself rather than relying on manufactured 'goods' and corporations, learning to make my own clothes from animals/plants/fungi, going back to a trade/barter system with others, and taking back my sovereignty. Through this exploration, I have uncovered a passion working with Mother Earth and all that she provides for us and seeing the hope for this world is right in front of me if I am willing to listen and act upon it. I thoroughly enjoy working with animals, plants, fungi, soil, dream work, singing, medicine making, sewing, using natural fibers for clothing/crafts, dancing, music, languages, ancestry, astrology/astronomy, hiking, kayaking, and much more. I would love to learn how to use a chainsaw, weld, drive a manual vehicle/tractor, further my skills with carpentry/sewing/animals/gardening/medicine making/cooking, and learn what skills it takes to be self sufficient. I enjoy traveling to new places and experiencing what its like to live there for a few weeks+ rather than a quick couple days.
Interests
Beach
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Charity work
Farming
Gardening
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
Pets
Languages
Art & design
Performing arts
Drawing & painting

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
I feel confident saying I am hard-working, lively, adaptable, compassionate, detail-orientated, able to work with others as well as alone, communicable, a passionate learner, and able to listen well and follow directions. I have done some carpentry work; I framed a door and window in a small green house, built some sets for theatre plays in college, and worked alongside with my father when I was younger. Good with house keeping chores and not afraid to get dirty when working. I'm no chef but I can cook and I enjoy baking. I've done house cleaning, house sitting, pet sitting, customer service (barista, waitress, and retail). I've now gotten my feet wet with cob building and would love to expand on that whenever possible.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Age
26
What else ...
I have experienced living outside as we have back-packed/hitch-hiked for a couple months, lived out of a tent while working jobs, and lived in a van/RV in the US.

I am pretty easy going, I like to eat fruit, learn, and connect with others.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  N/A
- Special dietary requirements
  Mainly vegan

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03/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host for (Help us with guests, ...)

When I look back at my time in Guatemala, this hostel was a major part of it. I extended my stay here so I was able to be a part of the hostel for 3 months and am forever grateful I did. The experiences I had and friendships I made will always be in my heart.

The work was straight forward and allowed me to meet most of the town while still… read more giving me enough time to explore. The scheduling was really simple and all the other volunteers were very helpful if I needed to re-arrange my volunteer hours. I was able to get to know some of the local workers which was a blast for me as well as a challenge, the hostel gives you the opportunity to learn the local Mayan language, Kaqchikel which all the locals speak, as well as improve your Spanish.

My accommodations were really fun, I slept in the bus which has artwork, memories, and odd poems from people who previous stayed in the bus. Almost every night Xela, one of the hostel dogs, would man the drivers seat while we slept for the night. Xela is a wonderful guard companion for the whole hostel by driving out stray dogs. I also want to emphasize the fact that this hostel was extremely stable for me unlike the constant up and downs of San Marcos living.

I thoroughly enjoyed the access to the sauna and having a dock to the lake just a few steps away. I could wake up and watch the sunrise or sit out late to watch Fuego erupting its lava in the far distance. The hostel puts on events 6 days out of the week which really gets the community involved, especially for Drum Circle Tuesdays, so even if you are feeling like staying home, the party will come to you! It's also really cool that volunteers usually get discounts to other community events such as ecstatic dances and the Full Moon Parties! Also, that mediterranean sandwich and breakfast burrito you guys make are stellar! AND can't forget my favorite, the Guacamole!

My all time favorite part of being here was feeling like I had a family. I spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's here which normally I would spend with my family but being with the hostel family made me feel at home. For Christmas we rallied up all the workers and volunteers we could to enjoy a nice potluck with everyone. That was a truly magical moment for me.

Thank you very much Bryan and Sarah for this wonderful opportunity that really changed my life. Thank you for running the hostel even though there are the ups and downs of operating one while raising children and living life. I wish you guys the best with everything and I hope one day to visit once more when travel is opened back up. Much Love!

(Excellent )

27/09/2019

Left by host (Mystics, artists, and ...) for Workawayer (Jordan)

Jordan was amazing, she has a very kind loving presence about her, she came when a lot was going on and was able to recognize, with out instructions, what was needed. She jumped right in and took the role that was most helpful. So much gratitude and thanks for being such a “trooper” in an unexpected time of turmoil.

(Excellent )

25/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host for (Mystics, artists, and ...)

I stayed at Eve's for 10 days and right as I walked up to the restaurant where I was supposed to meet her, I instantly felt welcomed. I don't want to say too much about the place because Eve is in the process of changing houses but the property was pretty awesome besides being right on the road. There was always food to eat as she had an open… read more

(Very good )

11/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host for (Permaculture, Natural ...)

This was a wonderful experience for me. I stayed with Lu and Na for 3 weeks, 2 of which I was the only volunteer (I had lots of alone and introspection time which was much needed). During my stay, I slept in a spacious hand made tent designed by Lu on a terraced campsite that had a spectacular view of the trees before the river and that let in… read more

(Excellent )

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