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Jeremiah

Speed of commitment:

Slow: Open to a situation where trust can build over time

IC types I would live in or am forming:

LGBTQ+ commune, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent)

Food production:

Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Not involved in farming or gardening

IC seeker or founder/resident:

IC seeker or cofounder: I’m seeking to join likeminded others as a core group in founding a new IC. Together we will establish a vision and norms.

Service-based IC (population):

Animal rescue, Low income families with children, Low income 2SLGBTQIA+, Low income ethnic minority, Refugee resettlement, Mild to moderate mental illness, Addiction recovery, Escaped from sex trafficking, Runaway or homeless minors, Aged out foster teens, In-system foster kids, Gang-involved youth

Service-based IC (description):

Short term shelter, Long term shelter, Permanent residence, Provides school or vocational training for the selected group(s), Provides support services possibly including paid work opportunities for the selected group(s), Provides housing while attending external college or vocational training

Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:

More than half, About half, Less than half, All

Residential proximity:

Roommates (okay to share bedroom)

Ownership types:

Rented with shared housing or shared land

Reasons for shared housing:

Lower cost of living, Sharing meals and chores, Friendship and sharing activities

Décor of shared areas:

Not important

Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:

Super tidy at diagnosable OCD level, Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Average level of "lived in" look

Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):

All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, Disinfecting is not important, Dusting is not so important

Yard or landscaping:

Yard aesthetics are not a priority

Neighborhood or scenery:

Scenery is not high on the list of property characteristics that's worth paying extra for

Current city/town and state/province:

Glenwood Springs CO

Nation(s) of current residence:

United States

Preferred regions of North America:

Rocky Mountain U.S.

Population density:

Urban, Suburban or exurban

Regions of world:

North America

Duration of your current location:

Committed to current location because of work or studies, Committed to location because of friendship and/or extended family

Relocation capacity:

Ready to move from my general area within the next few years

Resource sharing:

Car share, Pet care swap, Emergency preparedness efforts, Meal preparation

My socioeconomic status:

Substantial assets but lower income

Leisure and lifestyle:

Very frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures

Leadership availability:

I'm not currently available to be part of a core leadership team

Roles and responsibilities:

Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements, In a small family-like group, the saying applies, “to each according to their need, from each according to their abilities"

Practical skills:

Cooking for groups, Cleaning, Gardening, Farm animal care

Years lived in an IC:

Less than a year in IC

Experience in community:

4 months living on site and 9 months volunteering

Generation:

Gen Z

Generations intended in IC:

Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980)

Alcohol:

Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic

Tobacco smoking:

Should not be allowed on the premises

Cannabis:

Should not be allowed on the premises, even if its legal in our location

Psychedelics:

Should not be allowed on the premises

Illegal recreational drugs:

Should not be allowed on the premises

Overnight guests:

Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process

Daytime visitor access:

Should require that community is informed of planned visits, Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements

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, Taoist

Practices welcome in IC:

Spiritual but not religious

Ecological preservation ethics:

Local food commitment for low carbon footprint

Belief-related practices:

None

Size of community:

Under 6, 6 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150

Sense of togetherness:

An IC should have regular mandated “group work” to resolve conflicts as they arise, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles

My gender + number:

Non-binary

Genders welcome in IC:

Non-binary, Male, Female

My current couple situation:

I'm single or divorced, I'm not 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:

Pansexual

Sexual orientations welcome in IC:

Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender normative), Monogamous, Non-monogamous, LGBTQ+, Polyamorous, Polygamous (married to more than one)

Sex & intimacy norms in IC:

Celibate community, Pre-determined by proscribed religious doctrine, with community accountability, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture, A topic not discussed by the community, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community

Physical affection:

I am a big hugger; I’m affectionate even with people I don't know well, I enjoy hugs and lean toward the easily affectionate side

Other ICmatch members in my household:

IdealisticTanguera

My availability for physical intimacy:

Not currently open to a new relationship

Children in IC:

Children are not a good fit (e.g., college dorm or retirement community)

Dogs:

Indoor dog(s) okay, Indoor dog(s) okay if small, Indoor dog(s) okay if non-shedding, Indoor dog(s) okay if some rooms are off limits, Outdoor dog(s) okay

Cats:

Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay

Special food needs:

Strongly prefer home-processed foods

Plant-based or not:

Small local dairy 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:

Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals should be optional, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals are necessary for efficiency and low cost

Medical risk bubbles:

I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury

Pandemic norms:

Only normal hygiene within the IC; no extra precautions

Severe allergies:

Health conditions:

Noise level:

Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet

Sleep:

I’m an early riser, I keep an early bedtime

Sleep needs & noise:

Comfort & convenience:

I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures

Wifi:

I can work without consistent internet connection

Off-grid:

Is okay but not necessary

Leisure time:

Reading, studying

Political orientation:

Outsider left

Culture influencers:

ContraPoints, Michael Singer

Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:

Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):

Introverted

Emotional stability (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):

Emotional fluctuation

Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):

Agreeable

Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):

Conscientious

Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):

Open to new experiences

Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:

Upholder

Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:

INFX

Astrological sign(s):

Pieces

Weaknesses and superpowers:

OCD tendencies (responsible and overachiever), Empathy