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I get happy from:
The flowers that reveal themselves on my balcony as the season goes on,
A hummingbird moth visiting one of those flowers,
Or a fat bumblebee squeezing into a bell-shaped flower and coming out with a yellow pollen-dusted bottom,
Or a dancing butterfly doing it all a bit more subtly,
And the fact that my balcony has so many treats that I have lots of flying and fluttering visitors every day.

I get happy from:
Bathing Magpies and little birds on that same balcony,
And a Blackbird letting me know spring is coming again with its cheerful singing.

I get happy from a dog that greets me as if it has known me for years when I walk by.

I get less happy from cooking, but when after ten minutes I’m enjoying the most unusual combinations in my pot and know I still have enough for two more days, I get really happy.

I get happy from my:
Basic mini camper,
The feeling of freedom it gives compared to camping with a tent,
The fact that everything I need fits in such a small space,
And the fact that I can still enjoy this basic simplicity.
(In the spring of 2026, I converted my Renault Kangoo into this mini camper myself).
I get less happy from my battery that drains during a stay, but I might have already found a solution for that.

I get happy from a nice encounter with a wonderful person.

It makes me happy when I can or have been able to mean something to someone else. (The other way around is often a bit more difficult).

I get happy from thinking of and finding solutions to problems that arise during a task or activity.

I get happy from music-making people who visibly enjoy playing together and creating music you can’t sit still to.

I get happy from the silence of a babbling brook.

Oh, sometimes I just feel happy with life 😉 and sometimes not, which is also part of life. At least, part of mine.


Motivation: Truly meeting the other person, being in contact, in conversation, in sharing thoughts and opinions, eating together, completing a task together, doing something or being creative together, but also in silence.

Interesses

Sustentabilidade

Cultura

Vegetariano/vegano

Autodesenvolvimento

Política/justiça social

Mascotes

Eventos e social

Trabalho beneficente

Cuidar de plantas

Música

Jardinagem

Desenho e pintura

Carpintaria

Faça você mesmo

Arte e design

Animais

Camping

Naturaleza

Dança

Ciclismo

Idiomas

Holandês: Fluente
Alemão: Intermediário
Inglês: Intermediário

Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Tenho interesse em:  

Vida na fazenda

Projetos ambientais

Projetos artísticos

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Conhecimento de:  

Jardinagem geral

Projetos DIY criativos

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Cuidar de animais

Trabalho beneficente

Manutenção geral

Quais são suas habilidades?

My skills:
I can handle DIY projects quite well, if I say so myself. I’m familiar with many types of tools,
I did a lot of the renovation of my apartment myself, but also together with friends and family.
I mostly do the odd jobs around the house myself that need to be done or that I want to do.

I also regularly help my brother with odd jobs in the garden and on his house.
In the spring of 2026, I converted my Renault Kangoo into a basic camper myself, with a few tips and tricks here and there from my brother or a friend.

I can work independently on projects but can also assist well while anticipating what needs to be done,
I like contributing ideas on the best way to get a job done,
I like coming up with solutions,

Working in the garden is also not unfamiliar to me (pruning, mowing, weeding, etc.),

I lovingly take care of animals, which I have quite a bit of experience with (dogs, cats, ponies, goats, chickens).

As mentioned, I have a fair amount of experience but am open to new things, tips, and advice.

I like taking action
I’m handy
I see what needs to be done
I take initiative
I’m sociable
I’m friendly
I’m helpful
I’m respectful towards people, animals, nature, the environment, and live in an eco-conscious way
I’m creative in many areas
I play the violin (recently started with Gypsy jazz) and have a few other instruments on the wall …...

I'm an animal lover, with dogs definitely holding the biggest place in my heart 😉
I'm open-minded and empathetic.

I've always worked with people throughout my professional life. Besides that, I was always active as a volunteer (politics, environment, refugees, animals, youth) and for many years as a caregiver.
My vacations have always been active (among other things, cycling, hiking) with the occasional trip to experience a different culture, where meeting new people was always the focus.


Where I can help:
I can do DIY tasks independently or assist,
I can garden independently or assist,
I can take care of animals.
Although cooking is not my hobby, I can of course assist with cooking and if desired, I can also prepare a meal.
Cleaning is also not my biggest passion, but I do have experience with my own household and understand that when staying with others, I also have a role to play in keeping the living space clean and tidy. For me, that's the most normal thing in the world.

Idade

66

Algo mais...

The calendar shows that I’m 66 years old, and unfortunately I also have to admit that my mind sometimes wants more than my body.
Although I can still do a lot, I just need to take better care of myself. Pulling 10-hour workdays in a row is still doable, but it just isn’t wise anymore. After two days like that, I start feeling it, and fatigue and little aches start showing up here and there.
So if you want me around for more than two days, I’ll need to take regular breaks 😊.
Also, extremely heavy jobs aren’t really smart for me to do anymore (digging deep holes, digging large areas, etc.).
But there’s still plenty I *can* do, and if not, I’ll just smile politely 😉.

Mais algumas informações

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  Fumante

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  Carteira de motorista

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  Alergias
  amoxicilline is an antibiotic

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  Dietas especiais
  Also, I eat vegetarian (no meat and no fish), but if I ever cheat (preferably not), then that’s how it is.