Thomas

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I’m interested in a lot of things – like bike touring, kayaking, hiking, conversations, dance, art, photography, a happy and adventurous life in general.

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Hello hosts!

My name is Thomas, I live in the beautiful Engadin Valley in Switzerland.

Last year I spent 6 months on my bicycle. First touring Chile and Argentina, from Santiago down to Terre del Fuego – 1 month in Europe - then 2 months in the US, from Seattle down the coast to San Francisco – then Reno down the Sierras and back to the coast to Santa Barbara.

The most important moment I had in this half year was in Colmuyao, Chile, I did help my camping host to build a wooden terrasse around his new hot tub. Even we had no common language and we worked only one afternoon it was the most touching experience for me. I still regret that I pulled forward, not finishing the job with him.

SO – to share my skills and my personal experiences with new people in new places made it to the top of my wish list of 2025!

As electrician, electrical engineer or self-employed entrepreneur - as a partner and companion - as father of two daughters – owner of two houses - I have a lot of experiences in different fields.

I have done renovation work on two old family homes dating back to 1650 and 1280 - with or without architect – with and without professional help. I did convert meadows into vegetable gardens, remove and build fences, plant and remove trees, helped my neighbors with carpenter and garden work.

I prefer to use existing and local materials, recycle building materials, but try to keep an eye on esthetics and professional use of materials – and the needs of a modern lifestyle. I know a bit about statics – have always an EXCEL list handy to calculate something. After all – I’m an engineer.

I made a few pieces of special furniture, a few lamps, wooden cups and bowls . . . a green house, terrasse . . .

I might not be the born babysitter – but kids often feel good around me – specially because I take them for real and belief in their capabilities - don’t treat them like children. I like to explain the world and how everything works to eager kids - or adults.

I like cats. That’s it. I can get along with dogs pretty good – I admit - some of them are really clever. Besides rabbits – I had to take care of 30 rabbits when I was a child – I do not have a lot of animal experiences.

I like to harvest or collect fruit, berries, vegetables, do a lot of (sugarless) preservation at home.

Since my work was mainly computer based I know a lot in this field, can handle EXCEL and Word, and – what a lot of people struggle with – I can perfectly organize data storage on a computer or on cloud solutions. By the way, also storage and organization of physical stuff in the house, basement or in the shed.

Besides engineering I am an Tamalpa Life/Art Process graduate, a technique which combines movement, dance, drawing, and writing, movement therapy and art-based psychology. I’m fascinated by psychology, philosophy, body language, body reading, face reading and any form of open or hidden communication. Thus, I have a few tools to support you in your life art questions.

I’m not politically active – but interested what is going on, to follow tendencies in politics, environmental behaviors, technical innovation – and like to discuss what it means for mankind and the space out there.

Music - unfortunately art and music was not present in my childhood - so I do not play any instruments. I like to sing . . . and to play music as a DJ . . . like modern artists like Nils Frahm, Hania Rani, Estas Tonne.

My reason for doing workaday is to meet new people, have new ideas and new insights. Also - I like projects and helping out with my knowledge. For me doing something that's fun is not work. It's live.

Intereses

Baile

Tecnología

Política / justicia social

Sostenibilidad

Autodesarrollo

Bricolaje y manualidades

Cocina y alimentación

Fotografía

Deportes acuáticos

Naturaleza

Acampada

Navegar / barcos

Senderismo

Ciclismo

Idiomas hablados

Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Principiante
Italiano: Principiante

Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:  

Proyectos ecológicos

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Ciertos conocimientos de:  

Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje

Mantenimiento general

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Jardinería

Ayuda doméstica

Que habilidades tienes?

• good organization and planning
• physical work, work with materials and (power-) tools
• creator, brainstormer, supporter with many ideas
• help transforming ideas into real
• good leadership and communication
• good adviser in life art questions
• I can listen
• I think in solutions - not problems
• punctual and reliable
• quick learner
• solo and team player
• not afraid to learn something new
• open minded and curious
• If I like the work I do not need breaks

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To be honest – I strongly prefer to have my own room to sleep – and a real bed.

I like water – so if there is a lake, a beach or nice river with pools I appreciate this. And of course a shower at the end of a hard working day.

I prefer organic and local food. I eat meat and fish in responsible quantity. I like cheese – but avoid other milk products were practical. I’m very interested and participating and willing to learn about other food principals – like vegan or vegetarian - use a lot of vegan and vegetarian products at home. My guideline is how I feel, how is my body feeling.
I like to cook – mostly people like what I prepare! I'm not looking for a place were I'm responsible for everyday cooking, but in turns it is fully ok. I also prefer places were we eat meals together.

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