 Barked: Mon Oct 20, '08 5:13pm PST | |
 | |  | | Dear Vermontians,
There's nothing better than coming to the place that feels like "home". Even though I don't have an actual home in Vermont, I think I'd like to make this my adopted home. Just like John Lennon sang though, it's "just like starting over". I've been gone overseas for almost 2.5 years. Currently I'm living and house-sitting in Portland, Oregon. I'm looking for a change of pace. I'd love to experience the autumn colors of New England and a white Christmas for the first time in my life.
Since that time I've kept busy with heaps of stuff like working and living in China for a year and a half, volunteering in Indonesia, teaching kindergarten in Taiwan, and traveling in New Zealand for 3.5 months (any American under age 35 is eligible for a "working holiday" visa). I'm completely financially drained after New Zealand though. After paying a small fortune to take a fortnight long freighter ship from New Zealand to Mexico has led me toward being nearly wiped out. However, instead of just up and renting a place in Portland. I just really wanted to post an advert to do what I did before in Portland in 2005 / 2006, which was house-sitting and caring for pets (pet-sitting). I did other freelance type jobs too before that I'd like to do again, such as: Computer repair, web development, house management, and private English lessons. This time though I'd really like to focus once again on house-sitting!
In 2005 - 2006, when I lived in Portland before, I house-sat for 10 different owners ranging in length from one week to two months. Since returning to Portland in July, I've managed to house-sit for six different people.
I love animals! Including the usual suspects... dogs, cats, fish, and birds. I'm most experienced with dogs and cats.
I'm also a writer! I'm a lost soul - but a creative one at that! During the two week voyage I finished my latest book poetry book, "States", which I finished publishing recently. House-sitting always helps me find time to be creative and survive too. I'm constantly working on the "next book", and other projects too like web sites.
This is ideal for someone who lives in Burlington (or somewhere else in Vermont), and who travels frequently or planning to travel in the near future. In the past, I have house-sat for people in both Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. Right now is the perfect time as I'm completely flexible to move into a place immediately or in the near future to care take for it, and handle any responsibilities that must be done while you're away!
But wait there's more... hehe. I'm male, 27 (my birthday is in November), and people usually find me friendly, laid back, clean, and very responsible. What I'm hoping to find is an opportunity to house-sit or do some light chores in exchange for accommodation, or some kind of "cultural exchange" of sorts. I don't know exactly what if anything is out there. I'm trying to keep an open-mind while I type this on my computer. and possibility more. I grew up in foster care in Florida. I haven't been back to "the south" in more than 10 years. Sometimes I have to depend on other people, simply because I don't have a family of my own.
For added security, I can provide a copy of my Oregon driver's license and / or passport. I do have references. I'm also actively involved with Couch Surfing and Hospitality Club. I've stayed with many people all around the globe during my travels.
Sorry for the long post! Hope to hear from you soon...
Cheers!,
Shaun Apple =
Voice Mail: (775) 593-0776
AIM: applesbliss
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