Once again, on the house-hunt!

***I DON'T RESPOND TO AGENTS LETTING HMOs***

Hi there!

I'm Stella, and I've recently relocated back to the UK after spending some time abroad to pursue masters-level studies. I am currently looking for a job in the green sector in the greater Bristol area. I am an environmental psychologist (that's a bit of a niche subject) so am now mainly looking for work in a non-profit, government or the like!

I'm looking for a place to feel at home, where I can "find my feet" again in Bristol, where I've lived throughout all of my 20's. I'll consider house-shares (with max. 3/4 sharers), sharing with a live-in owner (and pets), and self-contained if reasonably priced! Preference for a large bedroom, or a small bedroom with use of extra bit of space for a desk, yoga practice and the like. My budget is only an indication, depending on what it is I am renting of course. I have the luxury of flexibility in finding a suitable housing option, as I have a place to stay until I am ready to move out. Being said that, it would be nice to move at the beginning of the new year!

It's difficult to look for a house without a lined-up job offer... I hope you can give me a chance, and keep reading. I can, of course, provide references and a guarantee, if required.
You'll notice that conciseness is not my strongest suit, but hopefully by the end of this short essay you will have an idea of whether this could be a good fit! ;)

*ABOUT ME*

I am a 32yo woman (she/her). I define myself as a "sociable introvert": I crave connection and am active in my social circles, but I then need to retreat to my own self. I tend to do this at home, so I treat it as my sanctuary. I do enjoy a chill home environment and I'm not the sort who'll have a house-gathering every week, and I'd hope for you to be the same. However, this does not mean I'm anti-social! I like hanging out with housemates, sharing a cuppa, supper or a glass of vino. I do also like to invite a friend over every now and then, and hold the occasional gathering.

🐣 Me at home (and out and about 🐥)
I enjoy cooking, curling up with a cup of tea, practising yoga, reading a book, starting small creative projects which I never get to finish, and taking care of plants, or the garden if there is one! I also do have plenty of hobbies outside the house, nowadays mostly I enjoy partner dancing, nature walks, arthouse cinema and live music. Bristol has a lot to offer in this respect! I am a lover of swimming in the wild, but that's very seasonal (not into the ice-bath, though respect to who is).

👯‍♀️ Me as a flatmate
I can respect another person's space, though am also someone who likes good company and hope to offer and receive a balance of both. I don't shy away from an honest conversation about feelings, but I don't take myself so seriously and can also be a bit foolish at times (and, hopefully, somewhat entertaining). Expect puns and dad jokes. I am quite organised, so you can rest assured that I will keep it clean and tidy, though I won't come chasing after you with a dish brush if you leave your used cup of tea next to the sink. I might even wash it myself! Ideally, I'd like to share my home with someone who cares about sustainability. Though I don't define as a vegetarian, I tend to "eat food, not too much, mostly plants" (Michael Pollan). As such, I would not have an issue with a vegetarian house. When I cook, I will share! Not much of a baker but I will eat cake if you make any...

🧠 Me as a human
I'm definitely neuro-spicy so an openminded attitude towards neurodivergence is key. I am also LGBTQIA+ friendly, and define as bi-curious myself. With me, no need to worry about acting "normal". What's normality, anyway? I very much live in a happy eco-chamber of social progressivism, so you can just be as you are around my friends, too.

📩 If that sounds like a good match potentially, feel free to message me and we can talk further. :)
🤶 Please note I will be unavailable for viewings between 18th-28th December and my response time might be slower during the festive period.