I love to keep someone's home as if it were my own. In fact, if time permits, I like to give it back to the owner(s) in better condition than the way I found it. House sitting is a great exchange for me because so much of the work I do is cerebral. During so many periods of delayed gratification (i.e., waiting to get paid because of my profession) taking care of someone's property is a worthwhile endeavor for everyone.