Farina

Malasia
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Regala Workaway

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An architect by profession, dedicated mommy, have an eye for details, obsessed with perfection & cleanliness, honest & trustworthy, hardworking, willingness to learn anything & adapt, quiet, loves recycling, loves gardening, pro-environment & devastated at the rapid deterioration of planet earth, plain jane, a simpleton, grounded, wears my heart on my sleeves, loves adventure, loves discovering new places, people, culture & respect different people from different walks of life. Need my daughter Sofea to learn all the above, the sooner the better.
Intereses

Dibujo y pintura

Deportes acuáticos

Deportes de invierno

Videografía

Sostenibilidad

Deportes de equipo

Fotografía

Mascotas

Artes escénicas

Actividades al aire libre

Naturaleza

Música

Películas y televisión

Montaña

Senderismo

Jardinería

Fitness

Agricultura

Bricolaje y manualidades

Ciclismo

Cultura

Cocina y alimentación

Acampada

Libros

Playa

Arte y diseño

Arquitectura

Animales

Deportes de aventura

Navegar / barcos
Idiomas

Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Malay: Fluido

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Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender

Me interesa:

Jardinería básica

Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

Cocinar para toda la familia

Mantenimiento básico

Vida en una granja

Proyectos ecológicos

Ayuda doméstica

Hostelería/turismo

Trabajo de caridad

Idiomas

Proyectos artísticos

Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet

Ciertos conocimientos de:

Cuidado de animales

Enseñanza
Que habilidades tienes?

Architectural building design, art, hospitality & tourism, chemical-free gardening, computer: videos & graphic design ie. Movavi, Canva, Autocad, Photoshop, SketchUp, Msoft Powerpoint presentation, Words, Excel, babysitting, doing arts & crafts using recycable materials, recycle recycle recycle, & being an overbearing nanny with good intentions!
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I adapt & learn on the job, just give me a chance. My 15 year old daughter will be tagging along; she needs to see the real world & learn to stand on her own two feet.
Más información
- Fumador
- Permiso de conducir
- Alergia
- Dieta especial
  Vegetarian with fish. Not fussy; I can easily eat around whatever is offered.

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8 feb 2026

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer ()

Farina and Sofea have been the best workawayers so far. They were sweet, respectful, joyful and grateful. Our time spent together was an unforgettable pleasure. They were precise and attentive and their way to make house chores was absolutely extraordinary. Farina is a very sensitive woman and smart mother and Sofea is a great cook and a very … read more

(Excelente )

17 ene 2026

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Help in our house and garden ...)

From the moment Gio and Anna welcomed us, we could feel the palpable warmth in their cherished home. We stayed with them for a week in winter 2025. They are incredibly open, thoughtful and kind people who made our stay in Naples a memorable and wonderful experience.

Their beautiful and tastefully decorated home proved to be a peaceful sanctuary … read more

(Excelente )

16 abr 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión (Join our family to create a ...) para el workawayer ()

Farina & Sofea both worked as hard or harder than any other Workawayers we've hosted. They moved a mountain of grass mulch onto our field beds. They removed all the tools from the entranceway of our house and put them into a shed. They put walls and doors onto the shed to protect/secure the tools. They created a shoe/storage shelving system for … read more

(Excelente )

2 abr 2023

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Join our family to create a ...)

You will cherish this beautiful experience with this family – have no doubt about it.

Rob & Satsuki have a lot on their plate, intentionally so. On top of being attentive parents to Kaimu & Hanon, Rob runs English classes to local kids / folks, and both cultivate their farm whilst hosting communal gatherings in between, as well as a weekly … read more

(Excelente )

24 nov 2022

Dejado por el anfitrión (Permaculture and syntropic ...) para el workawayer ()

It was an absolute joy hosting Farina and Sofea. Farina has an incredible ability to see what needs doing and her attention to detail, high level skills and epic work ethic made everything a breeze with her around. Se also gave us some wonderful architectural advice that shaped our house significantly and really made it what it is. She is also an … read more

(Excelente )

14 nov 2022

Dejado por el workawayer () para el anfitrión (Permaculture and syntropic ...)

We stayed for 2 weeks with Arana's family in Dec 2019, in an off-grid community at the foot of Cradle Mountain. Arana was away at work at Cradle Mountain until the last few days over Christmas when she swapped places with Nick. So we mostly had Nick & the kids for company, in addition to a few other Workawayers. Lorinna is a tranquil, breathtaking … read more

(Excelente )

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8 feb 2026

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer

(Excelente)

17 ene 2026

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Help in our house and garden ...)

(Excelente)

16 abr 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión (Join our family to create a ...) para el workawayer

(Excelente)

2 abr 2023

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Join our family to create a ...)

(Excelente)

24 nov 2022

Dejado por el anfitrión (Permaculture and syntropic ...) para el workawayer

(Excelente)

14 nov 2022

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Permaculture and syntropic ...)

(Excelente)

4 ene 2020

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Help us transform our five ...)

Where do I start when everything exceeded my expectations from beginning to end? Finding hosts that open their doors to a 10 year old - accompanied nonetheless - has never been easy, but Sam & Emma were beyond welcoming. They were full of warmth & generous with their time, energy & effort in both teaching and sharing with us their knowledge, work … read more

(Excelente)

21 dic 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help us transform our five ...) para el workawayer

Farina and Sophia were just wonderful to host. Farina is doing an amazing job raising her beautiful daughter with all the right values and because of this they were a delight to have in our house. They are a dynamic duo with a strong ecological ethos and it was an absolute pleasure getting to know them. Farina has an incredible knack of tidying … read more

(Excelente)

4 ene 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Fairytale community hosting ...)

It was difficult to find a host close to Sydney that will accommodate both my 9 yr old daughter & I, and Rowan was one of the few who did. Maybe it was meant to be; we found genuine warmth, wholesome company and a sense of belonging within a week.. which, needless to say, prompted us to extend our stay.. my daughter's Ipad was abandoned all too … read more

(Excelente)

3 ene 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Join us in our small cottage ...)

Lisa, Mekdes & Rino makes our stay remarkable & wonderful with their warmth, generosity and thoughtfulness.. we cooked a lot over a few days in preparation for a big Christmas party... didn't even feel like work because Sofea & I were busy tasting food as we go.. we definitely overdosed on chocolate and desserts! Lisa herself is an awesome cook … read more

(Excelente)

3 ene 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión (Join us in our small cottage ...) para el workawayer

We enjoyed having Farina and her very bubbly daughter Sofea stay with us and help us prepare for our Christmas party. Farina also did an amazing job sorting out my linen cupboard and I can now find everything easily! We would very much recommend them to any future hosts.

(Excelente)

3 ene 2019

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Enjoy the beautiful bushland ...)

Alison & Geoff was very welcoming and accommodating right from the very beginning.. Unfortunately they had to fly off to Mexico for work-come-holiday commitments, yet they trust us to stay in their beautiful house in their absence and even offered us to use their car if we wanted to, in exchange for easy household chores. Not to mention the … read more

(Excelente)

6 ene 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer

She helped hard when she was doing work that needed power, such as when carrying trees.It is because of her that she kept the kitchen clean, so that everyone can live comfortably. In this way she took a hard look at what she can do for us. Sophia was trying to adapt to the harsh environment, but I thought that I was wonderful. Thank you for … read more

(Excelente)

5 ene 2018

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Let's build a future world we ...)

The moment I saw how Miki handles her 2 children & work simultaneously, i knew that i will learn a lot. As a single mom juggling work, aged parents & a daughter, there's always room for improvement. Besides the obvious but varied work in the mornings / afternoon, depending on season & weather, there's many other things to do, learn & experience, … read more just from observation alone as to how Hiro & Miki run their daily lives. Your own initiatives & common sense will take you far.

Both Hiro & Miki are very reasonable, as long as you are likewise & thoughtful in return. We were there for approx 3 weeks in freezing Dec, clearing land, cutting / transporting bamboos, salvaging wild tea plants, & doing other physically demanding work, which i find enriching in so many ways. I love it when Miki calls out "lunch time!". On rare sunny days, we end the day's work with lunch in the fields that we worked in, and the peace is so contagious.

After work, we took long walks around the scenic village, often joined or warmly greeted by curious but delightful elderly neighbours. The landscape changes between sunny & snowing days, each beautiful in its own way. Sometimes we use the bicycles to cycle to shops / train stations. But mostly we prefer to walk.

We explored nearby places on off days, and Yudaonsen town was a favourite of ours with its many onsens. Miki also took us to a hilltop onsen with breathtaking ocean views, a modern hip-hop class, a mochi-throwing house-blessing ceremony, a quaint glass workshop, a traditional pottery-making facility & a meditation temple ceremony. We thoroughly enjoyed all these cultural experiences!!

Our experiences were shared with other workawayers who came and went during our stay. Many many thanks for these helpful & insightful people as well, most of whom were very very patient & warm with my daughter.

As for Hiro himself, when it comes to philosophy, he can be righteous & impatient through both speech & body language, though i doubt he realizes it. How do you explain to a "man of reason" that faith is blind, that logic & rationalization is not the key to answer his questions? I like him more as a person when he is not philosophical.

For me, it was Miki that made our trip truly remarkable. Unlike Hiro, she doesn't strive to be heard, but I learned so much just by observing her daily rituals & how she carries herself in her varied roles, from being a daughter, a wife, a mother, and a daughter-in-law. This is a Japanese tradition that we cherish & learned so much from.

We wish Hiro, Miki, Aka & Saka a blessed and wonderful journey & years ahead, when this place will truly bloom and bear fruits from all their hard labour...

(Excelente)

1 ene 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with general home tasks ...) para el workawayer

Hello Farina, so glad to see your travelling again. would love to catch up with you if you come to Perth.
Amazing pair these two can not recommend them high enough. Stayed with us for a month and loved having them.
Very hard working and awesome cultural exchange.
Best wishes to you both.

(Excelente)

21 ene 2017

Dejado por el workawayer para el anfitrión (Help with general home tasks ...)

My daughter & I spent 3 weeks on Pam's farm in Dec 2016 to make the long school holidays meaningful. What an awesome & first Workaway experience!!! Pam, Sam, Kaihla & DJ were extremely patient, understanding & accommodating to my 7 yr old city girl.. So she learns quickly to cope, adapt & enjoy the farm's remote & off-grid environment... Weeding, … read more

(Excelente)