Athena

Hi! I'm Athena 👋✨ Here's a little about me - have a read, and if you feel drawn to connect, I'd love to chat.

✨ WHO I AM ✨

~ Athena ✨ she/they, just turned 32
~ Queer with a neurodivergent magic brain (ADHD) ✨
~ Experienced with shared houses in Sydney, London, and Seattle - always really positive experiences
~ Work full-time from home helping small creative businesses (photographers/designers) implement ethical Ai. I like working in my room or cafes, so note I won't be constantly in a shared space 🙏🏻

✨ MOVE IN DATE ✨

I’m currently living solo on Sydney's south coast where I grew up 🌊 I’m moving to Melbourne permanently after years of feeling it’s where I want to settle. The timing of my life has finally aligned to move down on September 22nd ✨

And about my move-in date: I really can't move in until September 22nd, which I know is still a few weeks away. Please consider if this work for you before you message me. Happy to pay bond immediately upon confirmation, but please know I won't be starting weekly payments until September 22nd.

✨ MY BUDGET ✨

I'm open to lots of different dynamics - housemates, sub-letting, 1 room, 2 rooms. I have a very flexible budget, so here is a rough budget for different options:
~ $450+ for whole properties/studio/granny flat/sub-letting an entire place
~ $380-$450 for 2 rooms in share house with private bathroom
~ $350-$380 for room in share house with private bathroom
~ $250-$300 for room in share house with shared bathroom

✨ LENGTH OF COMMITMENT ✨

I need minimum 3 months, but would ideally love to commit to 12-months for stability and to invest in our housemate relationship.

I am open to short-term arrangements (minimum 2-3 months) if that's what works, as I genuinely need somewhere from September 22nd. So if you can only offer interim housing while I find my forever Melbourne home, that could work too.

✨ WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR IN HOUSEMATES ✨

Communication + Connection: I value respectful, kind people who share my core values of integrity, honesty, and secure communication 🙏🏻 I appreciate directness - let's address small household things openly rather than letting them fester. I'm considerate, honest, and open, and I value feedback to help our home feel well-functioning and warm. I'd love genuine friendship with housemates and for our home to feel like chosen family. I'll remember what matters to you and find ways to celebrate you ❤️✨

Cleanliness: I genuinely enjoy cleaning and keeping spaces nice, especially shared areas. I believe maintaining cleanliness and organization shows respect and creates harmony in our home.

Social Balance: I'm bubbly and outgoing but very introverted when recharging - I need alone time in my room to regulate and rest. I love deep connections and good chats in common areas, but when I'm low on 'spoons' (social capacity), I'll be honest about needing space. You can trust that when I'm engaging, I genuinely want to be 🥰 It's crucial that housemates respect my alone time, and I'll absolutely respect your needs too 🙏🏻

✨ ROOM + SPACE NEEDS ✨

Since I work from home, I'm REALLY home when I'm home. I prefer working in my room rather than common areas, so I need space for a desk/chair. If the room isn't large enough, I'd love to discuss working in a common area and how that fits with your household flow. I rarely take calls and use headphones for music/audiobooks, so I'm not disruptive, and you don’t need to worry about disrupting me as you go about your day.

IMPORTANT - Natural light is really essential for my mental health. I struggle in dark homes without direct sunlight. Thankfully I'm moving during spring/summer when days are longer, but I'd really appreciate honesty about winter light levels too ❤️🙏🏻 This is so important to me that if I realise there’s isn’t a natural light come May, June next year, I would genuinely have to leave and find somewhere else. So I’d really value you to be honest up front with me ☀️

✨ LET'S CONNECT ✨

I'm in Sydney until the move and would need to meet via FaceTime. I know it's not ideal, but I trust my gut - if our connection feels right, I'm happy to commit and transfer the bond without seeing the space in person.

I would love to get to know you and see if I'd be a good fit for your home 🤍

Feel free to message/text and we can arrange a call.