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LoveTheEarth

Gen X (45-60)

Female

Vancouver Island /Gulf Islands

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, Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture team), Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, RV or mobile home park, Resource-sharing or income-sharing commune, Retreat or event hosting as community, Trial run: Join a household maybe work-trade

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 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:

Multi-house collective (shared resources, but IC houses might be scattered within a traditional neighborhood), 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), Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals), 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, Lower cost of living, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained

Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:

Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated 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, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)

Current city, town, or county:

Vancouver Island /Gulf Islands

Nation(s) of current residence:

Canada

Preferred regions:

Canada BC, Canada ON, Canada QC, Canada northern provinces , Canada prairie provinces, Mexico

Population density:

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

Resource sharing:

Car share, Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Pet care swap, Time bank, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)

My socioeconomic status:

Low income

Leisure and lifestyle:

Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures

Common practical skills:

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

Experience or schooling:

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

Occupation(s) and expertise:

Animal care

Years lived in an IC:

1-5 years in IC

Generation:

Gen X (45-60)

Generations intended in IC:

Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), 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

Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):

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

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, 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 adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices

Practices welcome in IC:

Agnostic, Astrology, Atheist, Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jainist, Jewish, Muslim/Islam, Pagan, Sikh, Spiritual but not religious, Spiritualist, Taoist, Wiccan

Ecological preservation ethics:

Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind

Size of community:

11 to 20, 6 to 10, Under 6

Gender + number:

Female

Genders welcome in IC:

Female, Male, Non-binary

Couple situations welcome in IC:

Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), 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)

Sexual identities welcome in IC:

Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), 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

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, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers

Cats:

Indoor cat(s) okay, Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor cat(s) okay

Farm animals or pets 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 (acceptable norms):

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

Tech savvy:

I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech

Internet connection & phone signal:

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

Off-grid:

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

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