Looking for help around the house, lots to see and do 5 miles in from the ocean in Oceanside, California.

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  Description

  I live part of the year in my southern California home here, part of the year on my New York mountain property, and part traveling in between. I work mostly from home, primarily as a counselor, acupressure and somatic awareness practitioner, yoga teacher, and expressive arts guide. I am an herbalist enthusiastic about earthy, creative, and peaceful living. My son recently moved out to live on his own, so you will see mention of him in reviews, from when he was living here while we hosted others.
  
  I live on top of a hill with gorgeous views of the sunsets and sunrises. For city living, it is very peaceful, rich with bird song and fresh ocean breezes. At the same time I am in walking distance of stores, hiking trails and public transportation.
  
  I think you will find it a relaxing place to be, whether you wish to stay close to home or explore the area. I think you will find me easy to get along with. I appreciate a more family feel to hosting.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Ferme

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Architecture

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Écriture

  

  Randonnée

  

  Montagne

  

  Plage

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Danse
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Between my home here and another on the east coast, I have been hosting people from around the world for nearly 15 years now. It has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me and, from what I have heard, for most of those who have stayed. I enjoy meeting new people and having interesting discussions, sharing world views, and playing card (and board and dice...) games :)
  
  I am happy to share my knowledge of the area and getting around on public transportation. I am passionate about simple healthy living, communication, yoga, expressive arts, and plants as medicine. I love sharing with anyone interested. So feel free to ask questions!
  
  I live only 5 miles in from the ocean, less than an hour drive from San Diego and less than two hours from Los Angeles ( a bit longer if taking public transportation), both incredibly rich in culture and activities. I am outside of the cities enough to have open space, but near enough to take easy day trips by bus or train. Daily trips to the local beaches are easy enough as well. Within walking distance are hiking trails.

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  Aide

  The things I most often want help with here are detail housecleaning and/or outdoor garden work:
  
  Cleaning ~~ My whole house is only a studio, 560 square feel total (52 square meters)! The size of some people's bedrooms :) So keeping the kitchen, bathroom, living and sleeping areas clean is a pretty easy task. I may ask you to do some of the daily basic cleaning of sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, dishes, counters, laundry, trash, etc., though more likely I will be looking for someone to help with the more detailed cleaning that is usually only done once weekly - like toilet, sinks, showers, mirrors, windows - or even those things done only once monthly or seasonally - like washing walls, around and under appliances, laundering curtains, etc. Outside I have sidewalks and a nice adobe brick round patio that I like kept swept and neat as well.
  
  Outdoors ~~ There are several small gardens - for pretty and for food - that were established years ago, that have been neglected for a few years now, that I would love to bring back into working order. For the inexperienced this can mean cleanup and hauling away of weeds, leaves, and trimmed plants. However I would also love to have the help of experienced people who can fix and improve my watering system and and start planting out the many potted plants I have waiting, in a permaculture style. Since this is southern California, I like to garden and choose plants in a way that is conserving of water. Once the gardens are back into shape, I will love the help, experienced or not, to start plants from seeds and cuttings, then regular upkeep.
  
  
  I ask about 25 hours a week. I do not keep a time clock. I ask you to make sure you put in your hours. Since cleaning, though sometimes done daily, can be done most any time in daylight hours, you do have the benefit of setting a schedule that follows your personal interests about the property or out and about. I am flexible and we can always discuss schedules in advance. I only ask you keep to any commitments.
  
  On your own time, you are responsible to prepare and clean after your own meals, and keep clean after yourself.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Greek: Débutant
  Espagnol: Débutant
  Français: Débutant
  Hebrew: Débutant
  Swahili (Kiswahili): Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I love helping people of all levels improve their confidence and skills in English. For each person this is different. Some want feedback and correction, and some learn simply by trying with no input from me except my patience and quiet as they find the the words they want. You can tell me what I can do that would be helpful, if anything. I have experience with many levels and I enjoy the challenge of finding how to communicate thoroughly regardless of language disparities. It is the same as with any connection between people, even when the native language is the same. On my end, I am currently studying Hebrew and Swahili and would love to try them in person. Also, I would love to one day learn Greek and to refresh my grade school French I never used.
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  Hébergement

  In trade for your assistance you have a place to stay and enjoy and can use any of the food in the house and gardens to prepare your meals. I usually do not buy specialty foods, but I do make sure you have plenty to feel nourished and well cared for. (There may be one or two food items I set aside for myself. I will let you know if so.)
  
  As mentioned the whole house is a one room studio, so there is no separate guest bedroom. Your sleeping space is a long twin bed that is set up in the living room and used as a second seating area when I don't have guests. When I have guests, such as you, it is reserved only for your use. I only ask that you keep your sleeping space neat so the living space does not feel visually cluttered. There is a closet and underbed storage for your belongings.
  
  There is a separate small room on the property that I enjoy sleeping in, so you will have privacy at night.
  
  On rare occasions I have 2 workawayers at a time. In those cases I give the first committed person the bed and have a futon or mattress, set up on the floor at night and put away during the day, for the second person. Both, then, would be sharing the same living space at night.

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  Autres infos...

  There is so much to see in the area. It is southern California! The weather is very pleasant and great for an outdoor life. Once we get up in the morning the doors go wide open and stay that way all day as we easily come in and out. The public transportation is easily accessed from here (if you don't mind a little hilly walking) and reasonably priced. So are Uber and Lyft. I am happy to help you navigate your options.
  
  While I may have a glass of wine or such now and then, I ask that there is no heavy drinking here. I do not want any smoking here, or even tobacco smoke exuding from a person who steps away to do so. I am also uncomfortable with excessive swearing. (Strange things to note, but they have come up over the years :))
  
  Because of the small space I ask that if you have times out at night, to not return later than 10pm, unless we have talked and agreed about it first, since that could be disruptive to my sleep.
  
  There is a lot of outdoor space so when you are not working there are places on the property to lounge or read or write, paint, etc. and have your own independent time. I enjoy being social, yet still enjoy and respect private time for myself and others.
  
  I work primarily from home. You will often find me on the computer working or doing video counseling or teaching, or in the house or yard reading or studying or practicing my studies in yoga, somatic work, writing and art. Very occasionally, I will have client appointments here in person, for counseling, acupressure, or a yoga lesson. In those cases, I will plan ahead so that we can have private space for that hour or two, inside or out, and you can have a good place to be, depending on the weather.
  
  I eat a wide range of foods here, with a central focus on simple, organic, mindful, and locally sourced foods, when possible.
  
  I do have wireless internet here. There is no television, though I do watch shows and listen to podcasts and such from the internet. There is a washer and dryer on the property. The laundry costs quarters which I am happy to provide for regular clothing loads during your stay.
  
  When you write, please let me know that you understand the size of the house and sleeping arrangements, and let me know what in particular attracts you to this listing.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  I have a decent consistent internet connection with an extender so we can sit outside on the patio. This is great given the southern California weather which allows for a more outdoor life. Plus, most of the work I ask of people here can be done on one's own schedule. This allows you to be able to do other things, even those with time commitments. Finally, There is enough quiet to be able to confidently settle into online work uninterrupted.

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