Hayley

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Description

Greetings!

My home will always be home, but my soul forever seeks adventure. To know others more, be present, appreciate nature, or learn new skills. Some core values: faith, integrity, patience in the process, kindness, gratitude, nutrition and learning through experiences - no experience wasted.

I am genuine and passionate about many things. My goal is to learn new skills (organic farming, living off the land, nutrition, yoga, community care, culture, and conservation), but see what I can contribute to the best of my ability. I am fascinated to learn almost anything. And thankful for the people willing to teach! I enjoy this exchange with others; and connecting.

I never want to appear forceful or narrow-minded about my own views. Open-minded; I enjoy learning of others' lives; their cultures, experiences, beliefs, ideas and goals, and the curiosities they wonder about. I admire creativity and exploring uncharted paths (both within ourselves and environments beyond).

I can be very social, however time in silence and personal reflection is also important to me. I have an aversion to too much social media, or reliance on our devices, and enjoy challenging myself to learn without it. This means: going to the library, asking others, trial and error, looking at maps instead of GPS, etc. The world is so busy, but I fear we lose something in all the hustle and effort trying to save time.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

I worked in my family's meat shop since the age of twelve (starting 2007). I left for two years (2016 - 2018) while pursuing education + teaching in Thailand.

- customer service skills
- Apart from knowing the importance of a "clean work area" -- I enjoy cleaning!
- I appreciate the exchange of a smile with strangers
- understanding expectations so I can meet the requirements
- Full driver's license for 12 years (obtaining International Driver's Licence)
- have worked with kids in a variety of settings
- reliable and value punctuality
- easy-going and flexible
- problem-solving; communication

OTHER:
- taking photos
- making videos
- writing (poems, monologues, songs, blogging)
- drawing
- listening

Age

30

What else ...

Some travel history:

2012 - Missionary trip to Nicaragua (1 week)
2013 - Trip to Kenya (work in an orphanage/school, plus personal travel) (10 days)
2014 - Volunteer in Krabi, Thailand (2 weeks of conservation work + 2 weeks helping at a daycare)
2016 - 2018 - ESL teaching in Bangkok, Thailand (primary grades 4 and 6) During, I also studied at a college, and finished 2/4 years BA degree in TESOL
2022 - Italy: First workaway experience (2 weeks)
2024 - (working holiday visa for Japan - in progress - intending to leave June/2024)

I enjoy card games, board games, spending quality time with others (no phones, real in-person presence), hiking, camping, star gazing, swimming, leisure bike rides, picnics, exploring, older classic films, or animated films (Pixar, Ghibli), reading, studying, writing, and making videos.

Some quotes I like:

"Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else."
"The only difference between an obstacle and an opportunity is your attitude."
"Attitude is a small thing that makes a big difference."

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  I try hard to avoid wheat; refined sugars, and processed foods