Alexandra

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Description

Hello, Hola, Aloha, Kia ora! I am Xan (Alexandra) and what fulfills me is: Connection ~ with people from all over the world, animals (cats most especially), and all forms of life. Love and Life on planet Earth are the most important things to me. I also love dance, swimming, immersing in different cultures, learning languages, and healing.✨🌅🌊💃🏻😌 I am a very caring, deep, and sensitive person, with a heart as big as the world. I thrive in nurturing environments where there's a balance of meaningful social connection and quiet peaceful connection with self.

Interests

Writing

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Sustainability

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Performing arts

Nature

Outdoor activities

Music

Languages

LGBTQ

Fitness

Gardening

Events & social

Dancing

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Beach

Books

Astronomy

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Turkish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Languages and communicating with people from all over the world is one of my greatest passions. I have a very expansive brain that wants to cast a wide net so I end up learning a little bit of many different languages. I would love to focus on one and really improve my skills.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Animal Care

House sitting

More details about your skills

My background includes:

~6 years as a mental health counselor/psychotherapist
~Experience supporting students from around the world with their studies and English in schools
~13 years as a nanny for children ages 2-18

My other skills and passions include:

~Languages (native English speaker, fluent Spanish)
~Petsitting (decades of caring for mostly cats but also some dogs)
~Dance
~Healing, body care (Internal Family Systems parts work, guided mindfulness meditation, bodywork, energy work, healing movement, yoga, Qi Gong)
~Theatre (previous career)
~Activism
~Gentle positive energy and meaningful delightful conversations
~Help around the house: cleaning, basic cooking
~Basic gardening and landscaping
~Desire to learn more building and handiwork skills
~Very good at following directions and fast learner

Age

36

What else ...

I'm on a transformative year-long travel journey, seeking to deepen my understanding of the world and my place in it. As of June 2025, I'm 10 months in. My travels are driven by a desire to connect profoundly with the places I visit, the people, animals, land, and sea that make them.
I often can connect instantly and meaningfully with all walks of life around this globe. I thrive when working outdoors, where I can move at my own pace. My background also includes decades of experience caring for others - children, animals, adolescents, and adults - as a nanny, mental health counselor, and educator. I have a natural affinity for nurturing people to thrive.

In a workaway experience, maintaining a balance between social engagement & activity, and quiet time for personal recharge is important to me. I'm attentive to the needs of my body, taking breaks when necessary and prioritizing self-care. This allows me to approach my work with energy, enthusiasm, and sustainability.

I'm eager to contribute my skills and passion to a Workaway opportunity that aligns with my values and ways of being. Thank you!

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  can be allergic to high amounts of pollen

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  Special dietary requirements
  gluten free