Learn about meditation while staying with me in St. John's, Canada

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  Description

  PLEASE NOTE: I know a lot of people in St. John's. So if you are planning to come here, please message because I might be able to find a workstay for you if I can't host you at my place.
  
  I am a musician and graphic artist. I work in the film industry, so sometimes I am off work for a few months at a time. I am 58 years old. I am a feminist and queer ally. I'm youthful and fun to be around. (Or so I've been told!)
  
  I've done 19 workaways in 9 different countries in the last 10 years or so. Now I'm back home for a spell and need some help around my house. I do not drink or smoke or do drugs, and expect you to be respectful of my house rules surrounding alcohol and smoking.
  
  St. John's is a beautiful city! I am an easy 35-min walk from downtown. The bus stop is a 1-minute walk from my house, you can be downtown in 10 mins or less. There is lots to see and do in our beautiful city.
  
  I have parking for a vehicle if you have one.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Writing

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am a musician and graphic artist. I work in the film industry. I've travelled a lot and have done a lot of workstays in the last 10 years. I have many friends and am part of the local music community, and I host a monthly Bhakti chanting group in my home. I can teach you how to meditate.

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  Help

  There are small tasks around the house, but painting is the main thing. Railing and stairs going upstairs need to be painted. There is always cleaning to be done. I have a large shed that needs to be cleaned and organized a bit, and the roof is covered in moss which needs to be removed.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I can speak basic Spanish and would be happy to learn more!
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  Accommodation

  We can get groceries together when you arrive and you will mostly be responsible for making your own food, but we can cook together. I need to have food to bring to work, so I often do a bunch of cooking on Sundays. I mostly eat vegetarian, with some chicken once in a while. I love food!

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  What else ...

  Non-smokers only please! I do not drink alcohol or smoke anything or do any drugs so it works best for me if you are the same. No pets due to allergies.
  
  The bus stops right by my house, the fare is $2.50, you can go pretty much anywhere in the city on the bus. Sometimes you will need to transfer, your ticket will include transfers. The grocery store is a 15-min walk from my house. I live in a residential neighbourhood next door to a church.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I was a digital nomad myself between 2014 and 2020. The internet in my home is pretty good, but not excellent. I won't be at home during the day so you will have the internet all to yourself.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have a driveway that can accommodate 3 cars. It's not particularly wide, but it would work for a small camper.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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