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Student currently living in Berlin
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Hello hello:)
It's tricky writing this section. . . anyway, here's a bit about me:
I'm Ruby, a young human being currently studying environmental humanities in Berlin. My interests in permaculture, design thinking, urbanism and ecology lead me to Workaway, and I'm currently looking for a project in December-January where I can delve into hands-on work and at the same time contribute in concrete ways to the community in which I live. I find myself dissatisfied with the disconnect that exists in many places-of-learning between thinking and doing, and I think that the hands-on teaching possible through Workaway is so so important to change in our societies! Though I don't (yet) have extensive knowledge of carpentry, agriculture, or the like I am quite a fast learner and easy to work with. I have familiarity with the principles of permaculture and have grown up gardening, spending time in the forest, and helping a family of general constructors with this and that. I can write (by this I mean I can help with emails, websites, grant proposals, etc. as its hopefully already apparent that I'm literate), and would be honored to help with anything to do with botany, sustainable farming, and all things arts and ecology. I get along handily with lots of kinds of folks, but openminded, outdoorsy, creative and curious ones are my most beloved company. I enjoy mountain biking, backpacking, writing, crafting and learning about this and that and everything. My most recent obsession is sonic bioart.
There's a bit of info about me:) if you have any questions, just ask!
Interests
Drawing & painting
Hiking
Events & social
Cooking & food
History
Plant care
Writing
Music
Art & design
Carpentry
Dancing
Gardening
Mountain
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Outdoor activities
Performing arts
DIY & crafts
Camping
Architecture
Animals
Books
Cycling
LGBTQ
Farming
Culture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
Bulgarian: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
German: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I would love to practice Spanish with somebody, but it's been years since I could speak much. I know some conversational Bulgarian and I'm learning German currently.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
DIY and building projects
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Formal work experience in housecleaning and dishwashing
Informal work removing invasive plants, organic gardening, cooking (I make great salads), helping paint/clean/repair old houses, canning/drying fruits
Most importantly, I want to learn - that's why I'm doing this - and I am not one to complain or be finnicky with using my hands.
Also I recently assisted in slaughtering a pig, and though I wouldn't want to be responsible for killing an animal, I feel comfortable with preparing meat and cleaning up if it comes down to it. I also feel quite comfortable with animals while they are alive; much more so, actually, than when not.
Age
23
What else ...
Miscellaneous hobbies: I know a great card game called Continental, have grown oyster mushrooms from spore syringe (and lion's mane from a kit), am learning to knit and play drums, and like to make and paint small sculptures.
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Driver's licence
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Sorry it took a minute to write this. I miss you both! What lovely, relaxed and knowledgeable people you are. I felt very comfortable and restored being at your place and helping with James' project.
I spent about two weeks here while we were helping build a food forest on a neighboring Quinta. The land has been burned… read more
