Nietzsche

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Description

Hi, I'm Nietzsche - a world traveler (20+ countries) and polyglot of 8 languages. I grew up in Asia and Europe, and am now exploring North America more.

Why I travel: To learn about other cultures and stay humble. I value giving back to the local community, whether that's helping with their homes, yard work, farms or gardens. Also available to help with kids and teach languages.

Hobbies: Being in nature keeps me grounded, I'm an outdoors person: cycling, yoga, swimming, camping and backpacking. When I'm not outside you can find me reading, sketching (charcoal and pens are my favourite mediums) and cooking. I'm a scientist / researcher by training so I also enjoy a good discussion or debate.

What to expect if we live together: I enjoy clean and organised spaces, and am happy to help folks set up a system in the house. Happy to do some of the cooking and try new foods. I enjoy physical work and being outdoors, so I've helped to set up fences, irrigation systems, gardening, yard work, woodwork etc.
While I enjoy socialising, I'm also enjoy my own solo time. In the early mornings and evenings, I appreciate having solo time for yoga and reading.

Most recently I...
> Became a certified yoga teacher because I wanted to deepen my own practise, and also be able to hold space and help others be more grounded and in tune with who they are in this fast pace world.

Key volunteer experience over the years (not just on Workaway)
> Permaculture farm in Spain - summer months
> Wild animal rehabilitation center in The Netherlands - 1 year
> National park plant nursery - 1 year
> Taught English to kids in middle / lower secondary school - summer months

Interests

Plant care

Farming

Sustainability

Culture

Languages

Gardening

DIY & crafts

Books

Art & design

Fitness

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Catalan: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Dutch: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have studied and researched how the brain learns languages, and also have a background in philology and linguistics, this is a topic I enjoy discussing and sharing with others.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Helping around the house

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

Experience in working with clients
Art and design (by hand/print/digital)cooking
Working with technology/programming
Teach/speak multiple languages

Age

37

What else ...

I love spending time in nature: hiking, swimming, camping. While I am an active person who loves sports, I also value my solo time and respect personal space of others.
Workaway has allowed me to meet people from various places. One of my most memorable workaways was 2 weeks on a farm in Catalunya. We improved the irrigation, planted seeds, harvested vegetables, and looked after both the goats and chickens. I also helped with cooking and cleaning.
Separately, I have experiencing caring /rehabilitating injured wild animals, once they are well we set them free again. I did this for a year in the Netherlands.
Fun things: going to local festivals, learning the local language, sketching (charcoal/pen), hiking, cycling

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