AcadianGirl
Older boomer
Female
Nova Scotia - I am dual citizen of US and CA
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity)
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Van life co-travelers, Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Artist collective & live work space, Life partner with community values, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Trial run: Join a household
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Not involved in farming or gardening
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Rent-to-own with shared housing or shared land, Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Whatever the group can agree on
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Sharing meals and chores, Helping each other with childcare, Having social interaction while limiting the amount of influence or interaction with society, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Friendship and sharing activities
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability, A consistent aesthetic theme is important
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
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, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight, Covered space for storage, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Gardens and edible landscaping
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Nova Scotia - I am dual citizen of US and CA
Nation(s) of current residence:
Canada, Jordan, United States
Preferred regions:
Canada, Northeast U.S.
Population density:
Small town, Rural
Duration of my current location:
Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area within the next few years
Resource sharing:
Time bank, Car share, Garden (share work and produce), Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment), Emergency preparedness efforts, Meal preparation, Care of elderly, disabled, or incapacitated relatives
My socioeconomic status:
Close to median income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Childcare, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Carpentry & repair, Farm animal care, Grant-writing, Group facilitation
Experience or schooling:
Experience teaching adults, Social dance, Writing, Public speaking
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Bread baker; writing teacher; illustrator; government program management
Years lived in an IC:
Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s)
Experience in community:
Roomates for a total of ten years during college and later government work.
Generation:
Older boomer
Generations intended in IC:
Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed with medical prescription, Should be allowed in designated areas only
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use
Overnight guests (tolerable rules):
Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should not be restricted after certain individuals or visitor types are approved
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious, Astrology
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Christian, Muslim/Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish, Bahai, Spiritualist, Pagan, Wiccan, Taoist, Jainist, Astrology
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane meat, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
Size of community:
Under 6, 6 to 10
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should have regular opportunities to encourage all to share their feelings, An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise
My gender + number:
Female
Genders welcome in IC:
Non-binary, Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm single or divorced, I'm available
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership), Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship)
My sexual orientation:
Monogamous, Straight
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Celibate community
Physical affection:
I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side
Other ICmatch members in my household or IC:
I am a widow, not living intentionally yet.
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Other people’s children:
I am open to sharing child-care responsibilities such as carpooling or swapping child-care
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings
Dogs:
Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides
Pets or farm animals I have or want:
One old cat
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Fish okay, Cage-free eggs okay, Small local dairy products okay, Conventional milk products okay, Certified-humane meat okay
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Organic non-certified is okay, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly
Medical risk bubbles:
I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category, I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Pandemic norms:
Maintain strict social distancing and masks outside the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in the IC, Sanitize hands frequently in public, Vaccinated, Masks only when in public and mandated, Keep good health practices for good immune function
Severe allergies:
I have mild asthma and cannot be around smoking.
Health conditions:
I have some allergies.
Noise level:
One space should be available for those who like to have videos or games on frequently, Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet
Sleep:
I’m an early riser, My sleep is easily disturbed so I need quiet at night
Comfort & convenience:
I cannot participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures
Tech savvy:
I'm about average with tech use
Wifi:
I must have wifi on 24/7, I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours
Off-grid:
Is not workable
Leisure time:
reading, knitting, gardening, writing
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
NPR, Canopy
Political orientation:
Progressive left
Culture influencers:
Chris Hedges; Bethany Morris; John McWhorter; Clint Smith
Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:
ACLU; Abortion Rights Action League; Bailout Project
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
11%
Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
62%
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
67%
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"):
96%
Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:
upholder
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
INFJ
Enneagram type:
Four?
Astrological sign(s):
Taurus
Weaknesses and superpowers:
Pragmatic, empathetic, a little type A, highly intuitive.