Mel

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Hello Beautiful Humans!

I'm Mel, a Canadian eco-conscious nomad that thrives living against the grain.I love instilling values of compassion, empathy and respect toward humans, animals and the environmental alike and am building a wonderfully entangled life and career path filled with environmental responsibility, social justice and animal welfare.

What makes me? Well, like us all, a lot of different things. I grew up in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains from my hometown of Cochrane, Alberta and am currently living on the complete opposite side of Canada in Nova Scotia. I love to be roaming outside, forest bathing, getting my hiking boots muddy and my mind and soul filled with nature. I've been eating, living and breathing a plant based lifestyle for over 15 years and genuinely want to work toward the most sustainable life I can in everything that I do. I'm on a journey to bring more conscious thought and action into my day to day while forever learning and growing.

Travel is my teacher, the best teacher I think! While I spent some time studying Environmental Science and Psychology in University I have gained so much more in-depth knowledge from getting out and drinking the world in in every way I can.

I believe that facing our fears brings some of the best growth. Like a good Yin Yoga practice, the pose begins when we want to move out of it, the benefit comes from breathing into it - I feel that life really begins when we come to the edges of our comfort zones and with that I am always looking to try something new, take on an exciting challenge get neck deep in adventure and really push my boundaries.

All of the stones that have fallen in place to make up my path are now trembling with that is coming next. Maybe I will meet you soon?

Big love from me to you.

Interesses

Esportes de inverno

Vida na estrada

Política/justiça social

Fitness

Eventos e social

Astronomia

Cuidar de plantas

Música

Praia

Fotografia

Caminhada

Trabalho beneficente

Sustentabilidade

Mascotes

Montanhas

Jardinagem

Autodesenvolvimento

Camping

Vegetariano/vegano

Atividades ao ar livre

Animais

Yoga/bem-estar

Naturaleza

Cultura

Esportes de aventura

Idiomas

Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante

Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Tenho interesse em:  

Jardinagem

Vida na fazenda

Projetos ambientais

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Conhecimento de:  

Hotelaria/turismo

Trabalho beneficente

Ensino

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Poso ensinar:  

Cuidar de animais

Quais são suas habilidades?

“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

I like to keep things fresh and as such have gained extensive experience in many different industries. I am a hard worker who loves a challenge, I enjoy problem solving to complete a task in an efficient and creative way and see everything as an opportunity to learn. I learn best by experiencing what I am trying to take on, so like to tackle tasks in a "dive in with both feet" way.

I am currently employed as a Foodraising Manager for Canada's largest food rescue organization. What is Foodraising? Basically I intercept food from going to waste, when it could go to feeding people instead. I have extensive experience working and teaching within the Animal Welfare and Environmental Education sectors. I have held professional positions as;
Community Outreach Facilitator
Humane Education Specialist
Environmental Educator
Nature Park Interpreter
Provincial Park Tour Guide
Environmental Advocacy Campaigner
Administration Professional
Climate Program Coordinator

In addition to these roles, I have held roles in various other industries as well gaining experience as an;
Photographer
Receptionist
Customer Service Rep
Wildlife Rehabber
Children's Camp Counsellor
Landscaper (lawn and garden)
Server
Bartender
Hostess

Animals are a big part of my life and I have been surrounded by them for as long as I can remember. I grew up on a small acreage in Alberta with a hobby farm of 11 animals, where my love and skills were seeded, leading to a large part of my adult life being spent in a career in animal welfare. Within my professional life with animals, I have gained extensive experience in their care and wellbeing, and have training and experience working with both domestic and wild animals.

I am keen to work in and among the community and love to educate on areas I am passionate about. I have been working with all ages (children to children at heart) as an educator, tour guide, camp counsellor and interpreter so have no problem immersing into the community and getting to know people. I love to learn and share knowledge! I also volunteer for Ground Search and Rescue, so have experience in difficult situations with vulnerable individuals.

I work well on teams as well as independently and am a self admitted perfectionist when it comes to task completion, I don't like to half-ass anything, I like to stand behind my work and feel proud of it's completion. I value work that improves the lives of others so generally gauge a job well done by seeing what joy or benefit it has brought to another life.

Idade

33

Algo mais...

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? I'm a bit of a tree-hugger as my photo suggests, I like to take on the world with an open mind and open heart. I crave new sights, smells, sounds and overall adventures and of course the new friends I meet along the way. I have a heavily empathetic soul, so do value my alone time to recharge, but am always up to swap stories over a glass of wine or craft beer sesh around the campfire.

Traveling the world and getting to know the people and communities in which I visit has been my biggest and best teacher in life. I am always keen for a new adventure, anywhere! Flags I have collected thus far;
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I live a plant based lifestyle, enjoy a veg diet and aim to reduce harmful impact on the lives of others as best I can. This is a journey that I am constantly learning about and growing on and as such I don't label myself a vegan. I'm just plant based, doing the best I can.

I love all music but found my vibe at punk rock concerts as a teenager, play me some Rise Against and we'll be pals from the start. If you crack into my CD case (yes, a true millenial), you'll find everything from Paul Simon to Regina Spector to Tupac to Rancid to Dean Martin to Sum 41 and beyond. I just love to grove out and dance around.

I drink coffee like a Gilmore (if you get that reference, we will also be pals). No need for milk or sugar, just a good hot cup o' joe in the morning... or all day long, let's be honest. If the question is coffee, the answer is yes. Red, red wine and dark dark chocolate go hand in hand with my love of black coffee. My tastebuds have an affinity for deep soulful flavours.

Gemini Sun, Scorpio Moon, Gemini Rising. I'm a Moon gazer, luna is magic.

Mais algumas informações

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  Fumante

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  Carteira de motorista

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  Alergias
  No

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  Dietas especiais
  Plant Based