Rae (Michelle Rae)

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

I’m interested in learning and doing anything outdoors related to gardening, regenerative agriculture, homesteading, and animal care. I also enjoy travelling, hiking, camping, trying new things.

Description

For many years I have dreamed about getting out of the city and building a homestead with a focus on permaculture and other sustainable, regenerative agriculture methods. However, having been a city girl my whole life, I feel like there is so much I need to learn before I attempt to jump into starting my own homestead. Besides, I experienced a huge life change last year and I'm still not sure where I want to settle next so that's a big part of why I'm travelling.

These days, there are very few things I'm certain about in life, but what I do know is that being in nature, getting my hands in the dirt, and spending time with animals always seem to be healing and help me feel more grounded and at peace. There are definitely times that I feel like I wasted so many years trying to live a life that was never mine to live and wish I had done so many things differently. But, we can only know these things with hindsight and it doesn't do any good to dwell in these regrets. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm trying something different now and that I still have time to try new things, rediscover who I truly am, and live a more authentic and meaningful life.

Travel has been a means of escape in the past, but it has also been one of the most important teachers I've ever had. Through travel I've had some amazing experiences and have met truly inspiring and beautiful souls who have taught me so much and changed me for the better. I also love learning about other countries and cultures through meeting and staying with local residents so the idea of volunteering while travelling really is the perfect pairing for me.

Overall, I’m excited for new experiences that will help me learn and discover new things about myself on this current journey of personal growth. I got stuck in a rut for a very long time with my focus always being on serving others and making other people happy but I never allowed myself to make a decision that was just for me. Joining Workaway feels like a great next step towards following my own dreams.

Centres d’intérêt

Événements/vie sociale

Culture

Films et télé

Bénévolat

Dev. personnel

Vie en van

Animaux de compagnie

Soin des plantes

Musique

Photographie

Langues

Jardinage

Cuisine et alimentation

Animaux

Fitness

Nature

Camping

Montagne

Activités en plein air

Randonnée

Cyclisme

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I am currently learning Spanish and always appreciate native speakers who are willing to slow down a little to practice and help me learn more. I was certified in TEFL but sadly never got a chance to use it. I would still be very willing to teach English to anyone interested in learning or practicing.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Langues

Éco-projets

Bricolage et projets de construction

Aider dans une ferme

Entretien général

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Travail associatif

Jardinage

S’occuper des animaux

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Home sitting

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I’ve only just recently started exploring the world of farmstays and homesteading through 4 months of WWOOFing in Chile earlier this year and I absolutely loved being outside everyday and getting my hands in the dirt! This small taste of farm and country life has made me want to learn so much more!

Ah, I guess in my early 20’s I did spend a summer planting trees in British Columbia (Canada) and camped out in very remote locations.

And weeding! When I did have a house, my gardening experience was mostly focused around weeding. Sometimes I planted flowers or herbs but there was never any shortage of weeding.

When it comes to animal care, I have a lot of experience with dogs (my true loves!), but I also love being around all kinds of animals any chance I get. Chilean cats turned me into a cat-lover too!

I also enjoy cooking when I have access to a decent kitchen. I'm a little out of practice since I’ve been travelling a lot lately but I used to really enjoy cooking for others when I had my own place.

But really, I suppose one of the most important skills I have is that I’m open to new experiences and I’m not afraid of challenging physical work (or getting dirty). I’m very motivated to listen and learn as many new things from hosts as they’re willing to teach me. I like working with others but I'm also happy to work independently if hosts are willing to provide a little direction to get me started.

Âge

40

Informations complémentaires

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  No

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  None, I eat everything but can adapt to any diet