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Millennial (30-45)
Female
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity), In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Activist commune supporting shared work, Artist collective & live work space, Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Life partner also into community, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), Retreat or event hosting as community, Spiritual or religious focus, Tiny homes community
Food production:
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.
Service-based IC (population served):
Aged out foster teens, Animal rescue, Escaped from sex trafficking, Low income LGBTQ+, Low income families with children, Runaway or homeless minors
Service-based IC (services offered):
Long term shelter, Permanent residence
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
No can do
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:
Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Rent a room as a trial run, Rented with shared housing or shared land
Reasons for shared housing:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Helping each other with childcare, Shared land, shared community hub such as gardens or meeting space, but not shared housing), Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Traveling frequently and wanting a home base that’s maintained, Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
A consistent aesthetic theme is important, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity), Dusting is not so important
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping, Paved walkways and driveways, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight
Neighborhood or scenery:
Clean well maintained urban or suburban surroundings are a priority worth paying extra for, Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for, Not applicable
Nation(s) of current residence:
Italy
Preferred regions:
Africa eastern, Asia eastern, Australia, Brazil, Central America, Europe eastern non-EU, European Union, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South America (Spanish-speaking), United Kingdom
Population density:
Nomadic, Remote, Small town, Suburban or exurban, Urban
Ideal location(s):
Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand
Commitment to my current location:
Committed to location because of friendship and/or extended family, Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well, Want to experience a variety of communities and locations
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my current residence now or in the near future, Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future, Ready to move from my general area within the next few years
Resource sharing:
Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Time bank
My socioeconomic status:
Close to median income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures
Leadership availability:
I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged, In a reciprocal relationship you give about as much as you get, but it happens without keeping track, In a small family-like group, the saying applies, “to each according to their need, from each according to their abilities", Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements
Common practical skills:
Childcare, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Farm animal care, Gardening or crop cultivation, Group facilitation, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Ecological science, Filmmaking, Humanitarian work, Mediation or dispute resolution, Travel, Visual art, Writing
Languages:
Spanish, English and French and a littlemof Italian
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Travel, yoga, art
Years lived in an IC:
Less than a year in IC
Experience in community:
You feel truly in home
Professional certifications or degrees:
Yoga
Generation:
Millennial (30-45)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996)
Number of infants and preschoolers:
Doesn't matter
Number of grade-school children:
Doesn't matter
Number of teens:
..
Number of working adults:
15 more or less
Number of non-working adults:
..
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be allowed on the premises
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Legal psychedellics are okay if not disrupting to others
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should not be restricted
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub)
Required disclosures:
Background check for landlord/tenant disputes
Prohibitions:
Respect other ones private space
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Christian (universalist), Spiritualist
Practices welcome in IC:
Buddhist, Hindu, New Age (mix), Spiritual but not religious
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Eating vegan, vegetarian, or certified humane animal products, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
Meditation
Wisdom sharing:
Know yourself
Size of community:
11 to 20, 21 to 50, 51 to 150, Over 150
Sense of togetherness:
Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles
Gender + number:
Female
Genders welcome in IC:
Female
My current couple situation:
Prefer not to say
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples)
My sexual orientation:
Non-monogamous, Not necessary for others to know, Polyamorous
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), 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, Other
Physical affection:
It depends
Other ICmatch members in my household or IC:
Ok
My availability for physical intimacy:
Prefer not to share at this time
Mobility accommodations:
No, I'm fine
Learning difference accommodations:
..
Socioeconomic status:
:)
Gender and sexuality:
Bixesual
Queer or LGBTQ:
Lgbtq+
Racial or ethnic identities:
...
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)
Children present in household:
No dependent children
Other people’s children:
I am open to a community of free-range children who are allowed to roam the majority of community spaces unsupervised
Behavior correction:
Parents shouldn't be offended if other adults respectfully question their child(ren)'s behavior
Children sheltered from:
Drug use, Guns, Violent images or lyrics, Vulgar language
Screen time (acceptable rules):
Screen time and content limits are up to individual families
Learning method:
Non violence communication
Dogs:
Not applicable, with separate residences each household decides, Outdoor dog(s) okay
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) not okay, Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Farm animals or pets I have or want:
Catssss
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
Plant-based or not:
Strictly vegan (no animal products)
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function
Severe allergies:
None
Health conditions:
Perfect
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, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain
Sleep:
I’m an early riser, My sleep is not easily disturbed
Comfort & convenience:
I cannot participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I like my cushy life
Tech savvy:
I’m in need of help for troubleshooting or figuring out new tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is workable for a part time location
Leisure time:
Travel the world for 10 years, hiking and surf. Festivals and events
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
Psychology podcast, Herzegovina films jodorowsky I'm a huge film need, all music types from all around the world. Cience fiction fun books and movies too
Culture influencers:
Voicot, seashepherd
Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:
Antiespecist (feminist, vegan) ecologist
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
Yes I'm extrovert but I don't like to be bother
Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
Sensitive
Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):
Yes, open to adventures
Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:
Good
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
Not too hot
Astrological sign(s):
Leo
Weaknesses and superpowers:
Unfair is my weaknesses, I can help others
On scale of 0 (imperturbable) to 27 (highly sensitive), 15 or more = HSP:
High
On scale of 0 (prefers calm & predictable) to 20 (sensation seeking):
Calm