Skramma Saefrau
Gen X (45-60)
Female
Pennsylvania , PA U.S.
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity), Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Artist collective & live work space, Farm or ranch, Life partner also into community, Mobile home park or RV spot, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Resource-sharing or income-sharing commune, Senior cohousing or shared house, Shared metropolitan housing, Spiritual or religious focus, Trial run: Join a household maybe work-trade, Van life co-travelers
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC founder: I am seeking members to join a core group in founding a new IC. We already have a clear vision and established norms.
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood), Roommates (okay to share bedroom), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Rent a room as a trial run, Rented with shared housing or shared land, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Friendship and sharing activities, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained
Décor of shared areas:
A consistent aesthetic theme is important, Decisions based on practical utility and durability
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight, Xeriscape
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Pennsylvania
Nation(s) of current residence:
U.S.
Preferred regions:
U.S. northeast region
Population density:
Rural
Ideal location(s):
Bedford county, Pennsylvania
Commitment to my current location:
Committed to current location because of work or studies, Committed to location because of owning a unique property, Happy with current location but open to considering other options
Relocation capacity:
Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future, Committed to the current general location for the foreseeable future
State, province, or region:
Pennsylvania (PA)
Resource sharing:
Car share, Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives, Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Time bank, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
Close to median income, High income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Common practical skills:
Carpentry & repair, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Gardening or crop cultivation, Group facilitation, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Architecture, Carpentry & construction, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Event planning & management, Security (may include experience with weapons), Travel, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Plumber, construction worker, code officer
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s)
Experience in community:
Lived in collective houses in the 1990’s
Professional certifications or degrees:
Plumber in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland
Generation:
Gen X (45-60)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should be allowed with medical prescription, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes, Should be allowed only in a legal supervised therapeutic setting
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use, Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements, Should require that community is informed of planned visits
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Christian (universalist), Hindu, Jewish, Muslim/Islam, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Wiccan
Practices welcome in IC:
Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim/Islam, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Wiccan
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
Heathen
Size of community:
Under 6
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles
Gender + number:
Female
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male, Non-binary
My current couple situation:
I'm available, I'm single or divorced
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Not applicable, Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Asexual, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Monogamous, Non-monogamous, Not necessary for others to know, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Straight
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, A topic not discussed by the community, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Physical affection:
I don’t enjoy casual hugs; I reserve physical affection for a very small number of people, I enjoy hugs and lean toward the easily affectionate side, I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side, It depends
My availability for physical intimacy:
Prefer not to share at this time
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Other people’s children:
Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals, I don’t have the time/skill/interest to share in others' child care responsibilities, I prefer a community in which there are on-site designated childcare facilities to allow other adults to work
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings, Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior, Parents shouldn't have to micro-manage their child(ren) for the benefit of adults around them
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Conventional eggs okay, Conventional meat products okay, Conventional milk products okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together, Fish okay, Small local dairy products okay
Organic:
Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Organic non-certified is okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost, Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I am in a high-risk category and must have those near me take precautions seriously, I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, Masks only when in public and mandated, Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions, Sanitize hands frequently in public, Sanitize hands frequently in the IC, Vaccinated, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Health conditions:
I live with depression and an intestinal issue. Have specific dietary needs.
Noise level:
A lively social environment should be the norm, A quiet serene living space should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, One space should be available for those who like to have videos or games on frequently
Sleep:
I keep an early bedtime, I’m an early riser, My sleep is easily disturbed so I need quiet at night
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures, I cannot participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work
Tech savvy:
I'm about average with tech use
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection, I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours
Off-grid:
Is a workable favored option, Is okay but not so important, Is workable for a part time location
Leisure time:
Gardening, maki g art
Political orientation:
Progressive left
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
67% extrovert
Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
57%
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
80%
Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):
96%
Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):
86%
Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:
Upholder
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
INTJ
Enneagram type:
6
Astrological sign(s):
Libra
Weaknesses and superpowers:
Depression Ambition