About Me
Hi! I am Eojin(I also go by Mikaela, if it’s hard to pronounce) and I am a full-time translator who specializes in media localization. I studied Illustration in university, however, due to financial issues, I am currently on leave and am enjoying the wonders of linguistics instead. As you can guess from the prior text, my passion lies in the arts; art, music, literature, cinema, games, architecture, fashion... the list goes on and on. The italian phrase "Viva dolce" is pretty much my mantra, and I live to find and treasure the beauty in everything surrounding me.
I am mostly quiet, like to be somewhere close to nature, and am deeply in love with animals and plants. (Trust me, I always fail to walk past animals without adoring them, either quietly on my own or saying hi if they’re friendly.)
Although I enjoy chats and spending quality time with people, due to my friends and family being scattered all over the world, I am used to what people call the "loner lifestyle". I have been looking after myself since coming of age, enjoy solitude very much, and focuse on my hobbies in my free time. Apart from what I wrote above, I also enjoy long walks, longboarding, short runs, playing-or trying to learn-chess, playing the piano or bass, singing, binging standup comedy, and cooking. I am an omnivore, however I am also comfortable with both carnivore and vegan lifestyles. I have tried and enjoyed both, but am omnivore by default because it suits my nutritional needs best.
I am also a homebody who only leaves the house for walks, runs, hitting the gym, or running errands. If you have an extra needy/effectionate pet, or have certain requirements in the house that needs constant attention, I will be a very good fit. I do like to spoil myself with some occasional fancy drinks on my own, and am a very curious foodie, but I hate(it's a strong word, yes) getting drunk and don't enjoy vibrant nightlife much. I do not smoke, and do not own a car. I like to walk or ride bikes instead, and am happy to use taxies for areas where public transit is not convenient.
Experiences
Plants
I grew up under the influence of a green-thumbed, botanics-loving mother. I am comfortable with taking care of most indoor plants and some outdoor gardening as well. I like getting soil on my hands and am happy to do pretty much anything, including weeding, pruning, fertilizing, watering, picking etc. Please note that I do not have any experiences with lawn mowing, though! Lawns and houses are not common in where I come from.
Cats and Dogs
Our family dog, Daechu(Means jujubee; we named him this because his babyhair had an exceptionally dark red hue!) passed away 6 years ago, at the age of 13. I have not had any pets ever since, but have taken care of many roommates' pets, and stray/abandoned cats and dogs around my neighborhood. I can do the basic feeding, watering, walking, cleaning litter, along with administering medicine, occasionally cleaning ears, wiping paws after walks, brushing, trimming claws(if they're not so fussy over it, that is), and most importantly, loving them as much as needed! If applicable, I am happy to sleep together as well.
Others
I have some experiences with taking care of cows, as my uncle is a farmer. I can clean the shed and feed them. I also have s