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Hi! I’m Pieterpaul (PP), a tech enthusiast from the Netherlands. I’m passionate about problem-solving, learning new skills, and teaching others. I’ve recently dropped out of university to pursue my biggest adventure yet: converting a van into a sustainable, mobile home. I’m looking for a Workaway opportunity to work on my van in my spare time and contributing to projects in a sunny environment.
I am a hard worker and learn fast. I love learning new things and I just started my biggest learning journey yet I think:) I dropped out last summer and bought a van! A Opel Movano 2015 H2L2 bi turbo! It has 165 horsepower and is less than 5,5 meters long. I am trying to use sustainable tools and materials for my conversion.
More general information. I am originally from Barneveld, Netherlands. I have 3 siblings and a dog at home. For most of my life I've had a cat but since I moved out I don't have a say anymore and my lil brother wanted a dog(which I love:)).
I dropped out because I felt I could be doing more with my energy. I am very interested in technology and I felt comfortable knowing that a lot of companies in this field look at experience more than diplomas. This is why I will do many projects in my free time, which people are free to join if they are interested!
I know the van life isn't the most sustainable lifestyle but I allowed it to myself because I know it will teach me a lot. I am not planning on doing this my whole life
I go to the gym regularly but I always feel like I could be using that energy towards something useful so that's why I love workaways:)
My Instagram: pieterpaul_2107Interesses
Yoga/bem-estarVida na estradaCaminhadaEventos e socialVegetariano/veganoAutodesenvolvimentoSustentabilidadeEsportes de equipeTecnologiaFotografiaMascotesAtividades ao ar livreNaturalezaIdiomasFilmes e TVMúsicaHistóriaJardinagemFazendaCulturaCiclismoFaça você mesmoDançaDesenho e pinturaCulinária e comidaCarpintariaCampingLivrosAnimaisEsportes de aventuraIdiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Holandês: Fluente
Romanian: InicianteMais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
Very much so! I love teaching/learning a languageHabilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender
Tenho interesse em:
Jardinagem
Vida na fazenda
Projetos ambientais
Trabalho beneficente
Projetos artísticos
Conhecimento de:
Projetos de construção/faça você mesmo
Manutenção geral
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Cuidar de animais
Idiomas
Ensino
Poso ensinar:
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Quais são suas habilidades?
I studied at the University of Twente, where I studied advanced technology, which touches most of the parts of physics and engineering.
I studied Engineering and ICT(programming) for a year each before that study.
I lived on a farm for 4 years when I was younger where I always was running after my uncle and grandpa. I learned a lot about farming, technology, powertools and general upkeep.
I have worked at a tapas restaurant for 2 summers full time in the kitchen. The kitchen was on the top floor and there were 3 floors beneath that, and I had to manage where which dish went by the elevator next to cooking as well. I learned some great skills there.
I am very eager to learn new skills and will be forever grateful to you for whatever you are able to teach me:)
Next to that, I was in the national Dutch Under 21 lacrosse team. We went to Ireland for the world championship where we placed 12th out of 24 which for a small country like ours was really impressive! I was a defender and absolutely loved playing with those guys.
List of general skills:
- Working on bikes
- Working with 3d printers
- Basic welding(open to research and practice a bit for your specific project)
- Painting
- Working with electric and non electric tools
- Sketching
- General problem solving
List of skills I got to work on in my previous workaways:
- Insulating and plastering walls with natural materials
- Carpentry
- Working on Hydroelectricity systems
- Building wooden deck on stones without using concrete
- Using powertools like: Drill, Driver, skill saw, miter saw, grass trimmer, chainsaw, etc
- Repairing said powertools
- Paving big slabs and leveling them nicely
- Pointing outside wall using natural materials
- Building a terras wall using rocks
- Sanding, burning and oiling wood structures
- Driving in the mountains
- Working with compost
- Working in gardens
- General cleaning
- Working with people
Equipment I will be bringing in my van:
- A collection of LXT 18V Makita tools
- Ender 3 3D printer
- Normal tools
- Bike tools
Skills I want to improve/learn:
- Designing skills
- Electronics
- Raising a dog
- Cooking
- Spanish
I have followed the ocean rowing course where we went over:
- How to use the radio
- Navigation in port and on sea
- First aid
- Survival at seaIdade
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I do love a good board game. Do not be scared to challenge me, tho I will do everything in my power to win of course.
Other hobbies:
-Working with wood
- 3D printing
- Reading (When I can master the pull towards a screen of course...)
- Self improvement
- Rowing
- Making new friends
- Creating my daily routines
- Internet of things
- Implementing alternate ways of living
- Movies
- PodcastsMais algumas informações
Fumante
Carteira de motorista
Alergias
Pig(the meat)Dietas especiais
Vegetarian, preferred vegan (environmental reasons) But I'm very flexible