I am on a new journey of my life (previously a cook and diesel mechanic) looking for something I believe would be worth investing my time and energy into. I'll be arriving in Auckland the 8th of November, 2024 and so my first stay would probably be somewhere near the city so that I can get all the government/bank/drivers license things out of the way.

Part of finding my purpose keeps bringing me back to nature/and possibly farmland so my intention with my 2 years in New Zealand are going to be
1) Trying new things - not going back to the everyday grind I know
2) I signed up with WOOFing is to enjoy a more complete experience and have more access to knowledge than someone who would just come pick vegetables for a summer.

I preferably would like to be in a place that is rejuvenating land, with permaculture, and be tutored by someone who has experience and knowledge in the following things
- Permaculture (specifically planning/care-taking/systems)
- Water (drainage, sources, testing, capture, tables, transport)
- Compost (making your own, brews & teas)
- Soil (specifically health/micro-organisms)
- Vegetable/Flower Gardening (complimentary plants, ways to grow for better yields/or easier harvests)
- And any sort of DIY which can include building, cooking (baking - fermentation- transformation of foods), cheese-making, cleaning products/soaps etc

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Honestly, I'm just keeping my options open. Between WOOFing, possibly buying a camper, and here I think it would be enough to have options. I probably won't be staying in one area for more than a couple months (unless employed there for seasonal work). Otherwise I would be more open to travelling and seeing more of New Zealand :)

Interests

• writing
• cooking
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• music
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- probably any style except heavy metal (it doesn't speak to any of my emotions)
Books- between non-fiction, and science fiction, to fantasy fiction (D&D style)
Movies- ones that make you contemplate

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finding amazing people where ever I go whether its for a day, a week, or an entire vacation. I have been blessed

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach- Cooking techniques? Although I always say I'm a better line cook than chef. However I like to learn how to make things from scratch
Also could give some mechanical knowledge :) didn't spend too much time in the industry but again- I just like knowing how to do things

Learn- Anything else hands-on. Anything yoga/meditation/ayurvedic

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Cyprus