Jessica

& Shaun

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Currently in the top of the South Island, making my way down to likely stop around Queenstown/Wānaka/Dunedin.

Description

Hi there! I’m Jess, I am originally from the States (Texas), and my partner, Shaun, is from Wales. Right now it's just me (Jess)!

I'm a musician and I play guitar, piano, clarinet, and write my own songs. I am also extremely interested in dance, specifically open floor, 5 rhythms, and ecstatic dances.

Additionally, I'm very interested in philosophy, psychology, and understanding the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. I just started learning chess as well.

Professionally, I am a creative business strategist and project manager.

Travel, to me, is about expanding my perspective, embracing growth, and contributing meaningfully. I'm not afraid of hard work and am detailed oriented, thoughtful, flexible, and put my all into everything I do!

I'd really like to learn more about self-sufficiency, building, and gardening.

Excited to connect and happy to help!

Interests

DIY & crafts

Carpentry

Yoga / Wellness

Politics / Social justice

Culture

Mountain

Fashion or beauty

Gardening

Camping

Sustainability

Self development

Music

Cooking & food

Books

Fitness

Nature

Outdoor activities

Dancing

Beach

Hiking

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Gardening

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

I absolutely love organizing, whether that be physically in tidying up areas, or more abstractly with ideas. Professionally, I'm a creative project manager and I help artists and creative entrepreneurs turn ideas into clear direction, structured systems, and workable plans that actually move forward.

I also have experience with gardening, kitchen prep, and housekeeping through WWOOFing.

Some of my experience includes:
- Chef's assistant at Yashodhara Ashram and Mana Retreat Center
- Nannying in Auckland with a 1 year old
- Housesitting/ pet sitting in B.C. and Hamilton
- Helped on a reforestation project in Tauranga
- Sign painting and chalkboard writing
- Weed whacking and lawn mowing
- Weeding, planting, and harvesting in the garden
- Deep cleaning and organization
- Wood splitting
- Stacking firewood
- Transplanting a medium/large plant from pot to garden
- Housekeeping (cleaning bathrooms, making beds)
- Director of operations for a women's photography organization in Toronto

I am keen to learn more about building and gardening. I'm interested to use more tools and learn more skills!

Age

25 & 34

What else ...

I am a big fan of scenic hikes and exploring new places. I have recently been walking between 10,000-20,000 steps per day! I'm very keen to learn how to fish, build, or really any new skill! I love playing guitar and piano as well so would be excited if there were some instruments around.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements