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LoveTheEarth

Gen X

Female

Vancouver Island /Gulf Islands

Speed of commitment:

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

Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Ecovillage or urban agrihood, Small farm or ranch, Recreation venture teams as a community, Retreat or event hosting as community, Artist collective & live work space, RV or mobile home parks, Trial run: Join a household, Resource-sharing commune

Food production:

Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food, Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries

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.

Residential proximity:

Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings), Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood)

Ownership types:

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, Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals)

Reasons for shared housing:

Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), 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, Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained

Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:

Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things, Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space)

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

Current city/town and state/province:

Vancouver Island /Gulf Islands

Nation(s) of current residence:

Canada

Preferred regions:

Canada, Mexico & Caribbean

Population density:

Urban, Suburban or exurban, Small town, Rural, Remote, Nomadic

Regions of world:

North America, Latin America, Europe

Resource sharing:

Time bank, Car share, Pet care swap, 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

My socioeconomic status:

Low income

Leisure and lifestyle:

Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures

Practical skills:

Permaculture, Farm animal care, Grant-writing, Group facilitation

Experience or schooling:

Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Event planning & management, Computer science, Experience teaching adults, Animal training or care, Travel, Filmmaking, Visual art, Writing, Website design, Marketing, Sociocracy or holocracy, Mediation or dispute resolution

Occupation(s) and expertise:

Animal care

Years lived in an IC:

1-5 years in IC

Generation:

Gen X

Generations intended in IC:

Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), Children (born 2013 or later)

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 with medical prescription, Should be allowed after work hours, Should be allowed in designated areas only, 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

Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):

Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use

Overnight guests (tolerable rules):

Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected

Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):

Should require that community is informed of planned visits

Required disclosures:

On sex offender registry

Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:

No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices

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

My gender + number:

Female

Genders welcome in IC:

Non-binary, Male, Female

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), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship)

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:

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 selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side, It depends

My availability for physical intimacy:

Want to take it really slow to be sure a commitment can last

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

Dogs:

Indoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers, 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:

Cats, dogs, goats, sheep, cows, horses, chickens, ducks, geese, alpacas, horses

Special food needs:

Severe food allergies

Plant-based or not:

Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together

Shared meals:

Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals should be optional

Medical risk bubbles:

I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category

Severe allergies:

Turmeric, bee stings, camomile, curry, curcumin, black mustard seed

Noise level:

Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet

Sleep:

I’m not very consistent with my waking and bedtimes, My sleep is not easily disturbed

Comfort & convenience:

I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures, I can participate with others who do not tolerate rugged life or extreme temperatures

Tech savvy:

I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech

Wifi:

I must have wifi on 24/7, I need to be consistently connected to wifi during work hours

Off-grid:

Is a workable option, Is workable part time, Is okay but not necessary, Is not the plan if it doesn't work for others I want to be in community with

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

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

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

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

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

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

INTJ

Astrological sign(s):

Gemini sun, Aries moon, Leo rising