Macy

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Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
Japan - du Fév 2024 au Avr 2024
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Hey there, this is Macy!

I graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in Communications and English June 2022 and am now working as a freelance content writer. I was born in ShenZhen, China but moved to Southern California when I was 4, where I've lived ever since. In my free time, I enjoy exercising my imagination by reading science fiction and fantasy books as well as writing short fiction within these genres. Watching film analysis videos, sharing thought-provoking conversations, exploring hiking trails (especially ones by water!), and working out are some of my other favorite pastimes.

While I've always wanted to travel, the timing has never quite been right until now. In fact, earlier this summer I had the chance to either step onto the 9-5 track or step into an entirely fresh lifestyle, and--needless to say--I decided to go with the latter. As someone who's relatively young, exploring the world, trying and learning new things, and meeting people from all kinds of backgrounds is far, far more important to me than staying comfortable in the bubble that I've grown up in. That said, I'm SO excited to volunteer with my hosts and build lasting friendships with my fellow workawayers! Feel free to reach out if we're in the same region. :)

One last thing to know about me is that I am Christian! Though I love Christ and am happy in my personal relationship with God, I am empathetic to those who do not share the same worldview or lifestyle as me. That said, I do enjoy spiritual and philosophical conversations that probe at the mechanics of society and human nature. If you do as well, I hope to hear from you!

Here's to many adventures to come! 🤗
Centres d’intérêt
Histoire
Voile / bateau
Bricolage / artisanat
Plage
Blogs
Nature
Films et télé
Randonnée
Montagne
Jardinage
Dessin et peinture
Événements/vie sociale
Soin des plantes
Cuisine et alimentation
Photographie
Fitness
Camping
Livres
Culture
Écriture

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Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Chinois (mandarin): Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I am interested in teaching Chinese/English while learning other languages
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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Projets artistiques
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Enseignement
Travail associatif
Aider à la maison
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Aide informatique / Internet
Aider dans une ferme
Entretien général
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Langues
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Creative writing
Social Media
Animal care
Cooking
Cleaning
Painting
Gardening
Basic art skills
Âge
23
Informations complémentaires
- Fumeur
- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  Nope
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  Nope

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23 mars 2024

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Come and learn about Japan ...)

This was one of the most fun and culturally valuable work exchange experiences I have had in the past 1.5 years of using Workaway! Throughout my month-long stay, I not only became friends with the 20 other international staff members but also became friends with a handful of the guests. From talking with guests, I learned so much about Japanese… read more

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13 avr. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Come join the projects at our ...)

Carol and Dan are hosts who will go out of their way to make you feel welcomed, cared for, and loved. Carol has more knowledge about herbs, gardening, massage therapy, and cooking than anyone I've ever met. If you're interested in those topics, this is the place to be. She will patiently answer each one of your questions and share invaluable,… read more

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13 avr. 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Come join the projects at our ...) pour le workawayer (Macy)

Macy, a brilliant young woman with her head on her shoulders. She is focused and determined, and we are certian she will be sucessful in her career choice.
Macy was one of our favorites. Upbeat, positive, easy to feed, hard working, honest, dependable, and didn't mind hanging out with older people. We not only shared work, but got to take Macy… read more

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1 mars 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Southern charm and country ...) pour le workawayer (Macy)

We just love Macy. She is a go with the flow gal who can take all the jokes and sarcasm that you thrown at her. I love that Macy is not afraid to ask questions and learns fast. She is up to any task you through at her and will do it well. If you are given the opportunity to host her do not hesitate. She will quickly win your heart and become… read more

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22 févr. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Southern charm and country ...)

DeAnna and I had chemistry from the get-go. Like a kind and understanding mom, she will effortlessly make you feel at home the moment you two begin sharing lives together. She also has a gift for charming everyone she meets, so it's not uncommon to see her chatting with strangers whenever you two go out. Trent and most folks on his side of the… read more family love doing country activities, especially hunting, riding ATVs or four-wheelers, boating on the swamp, going to camp, and hanging out in the barn, so if you enjoy outdoor activities, he's your guy. Both he and DeAnna are well-connected in the community, so you'll have many opportunities to meet a variety of other community members throughout your stay.

Besides meeting more locals than I can count, I also visited a wide selection of places. Right after I hopped off the plane, DeAnna offered to take me on a tour of New Orleans, specifically Jackson Square and the French Quarter. Over the course of the next four weeks, she and other members of the family took me to their camp, a Cabelas/Bass Pro Shop, the Cajun Village, one of Trent's gigs, a swamp, two Mardi Gras parades, a livestock show, a Methodist youth retreat (DeAnna currently works as a Youth Director for her church), waffle house, and a sugar cane plantation.

When her profile says they are a "busy bunch" and to "get ready to live a new life", she means it. As someone who comes from a small family, one of the biggest changes I had to acclimate to was living in the same neighborhood as dozens of other family members. Altogether she and Trent have 5 grandkids (three toddlers, and two babies, as of 2023), and sometimes (usually Thursdays) they're in the house all at once. Babysitting and playing with them one or two days a week was definitely a new challenge for someone who hadn't been around kids for the last 4 years; however, by the end of my trip, I felt more confident working with kids than I'd ever felt before. I hope to return again later this year to see how much they've grown. If you like children, boy, is this the place for you!

On a day-to-day basis, my chores consisted of helping DeAnna organize items for the garage sale, gardening, cleaning the house, bathing the dogs once a week, and spending time with her elderly parents, Mimi and Poppy. In the short month that our lives overlapped, we ate breakfast and dinner together a few times each week, watched t.v. together, and reminisced about our lives. Overall, the work was pleasant and the schedule was flexible.

My last word of advice to anyone who's interested in staying with this family is to keep an open mind and be open to new experiences. As someone who spent most of her life on the West Coast, this corner of the country often felt like another world. It is truly unlike anywhere else in the U.S., but that's what makes it so worth traveling.

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23 mars 2024

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Come and learn about Japan ...)

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13 avr. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Come join the projects at our ...)

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13 avr. 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Come join the projects at our ...) pour le workawayer (Macy)

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1 mars 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Southern charm and country ...) pour le workawayer (Macy)

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22 févr. 2023

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Southern charm and country ...)

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18 janv. 2023

Laissé par l'hôte (Enjoy a peaceful farm and ...) pour le workawayer (Macy)

"Remember pumpkin pie for breakfast!" Yes, we will always remember precious Macy, even without the pumpkin pie sticky note on our fridge that she posted. Macy stayed here as part of our family for about nine weeks and was such a wonderful hard working and joyful helper. Although Macy grew up in southern California, her parents immigrated from… read more

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14 déc. 2022

Laissé par le workawayer (Macy) pour l'hôte (Enjoy a peaceful farm and ...)

I HAD A BLAST! Anna, Cameron, and Shantelle have a gift of making you feel part of their family right away. From allowing the other workawayers and me complete access to their kitchen to incorporating us into their daily routines to giving us with roomy, private quarters, every aspect of living with them was generously and thoughtfully provided… read more for.

A typical day during my stay looked something like the following: Morning animal feeding; freelance/do my personal work; lunch; work on a project in the afternoons; evening animal feeding; hangout with their family and other workawayers or chill for the night. Of course, it varied day to day, but this summary captures the general idea.

99% of the projects I did consisted of outdoor work. During my time there, I discovered I have a strong penchant for painting, painting, painting. Sometimes, I laugh to myself knowing that my brush has touched so many different aspects of their property: The deck, the walls of 3 separate barns, a new shelter, and more. Besides painting, I also cleaned stalls, scrubbed moss off their roof, helped start a burn pile, moved pumpkins, kept the barn tidy, and mixed feed. If you're the kind of person who takes in pride working with your hands, there will certainly be many opportunities for you to shine here!

Anna also took me and a few other workawayers on a couple of trips down the coast during my 2 months stay, and wowowowowo! I'm from Southern California, so I've seen my share of beautiful beaches, but the primeval beauty of the Oregon Coast was truly something else. Verdant cliffs. Towering trees. Frothing, powerful breakers. Oooo I get shivers just from reminiscing! We also made a few excursions to the Corvallis area, where I fell in love with the sprawling countryside and brilliant fall colors. Hiking there was a real treat!

Their property, though still half developed, is truly a gem. Standing by the edge of their pond, surrounded by hundreds of happy animals--goats, alpacas, dogs, piglets, poultry, sheep--and watching the sunlight filter through the trees as the wind gently rustles the branches, you can't help but feel a deep sense of peace and joy. One doesn't have to stay for long to see how God has blessed and grown the place. Overall, I’m grateful for how generously this family has shared their home and God's love with me in these last two months. I couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway, and I can’t wait to visit again.

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