June Network of Nice Hook Ups!

Friends!  Welcome to this month's edition of The Network of Nice.  Take a troll through these lovely profile and see if there's a way to lend a hand.  Spread good karma, share you expertise, make new friends.  That's, like, three birds with one stone.

I need a hook up!
I need to know about setting up a photography portfolio online
I am a portrait photographer; I do it for fun, have paying clients sometimes, and am hoping for more clients! Right now my work is hither and yon on the web, and I’m hoping to move it all to one portfolio site. Problem is, my html savvy stops at blog templates. Can anyone guide me through the process of setting up my own portfolio site? I am really at square one—I need a tutor! Or, if someone wants to try out their site-building skills, I would love to collaborate!
unexpectedsunlight@gmai (dot).com

I need a place to stay in Minneapolis, MN, Rapid City, SD, Bozeman, MT, and/or Spokane, WA!

My boyfriend and I are moving to Seattle, WA from Asheville, NC. It's going to be a big, crazy adventure, and we can't wait. We are driving across the country from June 30 - July 12 and are in need of a place to stay for a few days in Minneapolis, MN, Rapid City, SD, Bozeman, MT, and/or Spokane, WA. We are fun and respectful people who love food, cats, dogs, and kids! We are happy to bring wine, buy food, and cook a tasty meal wherever we stay for our gracious hosts. Can you help? We'd be forever grateful. Hit us up!
leigh.kopicki (at) gmail.com

I'd need a penpal
I'm Hannah I'm 25 and am looking for either an email or post penpal. I live in the UK and love reading, watching films and making crafts like knitting and candle making (not at the same time though!). I can speak Italian and enough french to get by - I'd like to practice and so if someone would like to practice their English in return that would be fab. (I'd like to learn German as well but that's a whole other challenge!) han.l.johnson (at) gmail.com

I'd like to meet people in Tampa, FL
I’m looking for people with similar interests in crafts, sewing and general art. I have lived in the Tampa area for 2 years now and have not met anyone with the same interests as me and am now seeking out a group who loves to have crafty afternoon parties or to spend the day fabric shopping and thrifting.  If you’re in my area (Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, St Pete) let me know because I’d love to host the first craft event! There is nothing more fun than an imaginative group of people coming together to create!
jessiseling@gmail (dot) com

I'd like to meet people in Montreal, Canada
I’m a Melbourne girl who decided to pack up her life for a couple of years to live on the other side of the world in Montreal. I’m loving the city so far and am super excited Summer is finally here. I am looking for people in the same boat, who either live here, or are just passing through, and want to meet up or give any pointers to the sweet spots of the city. I love cycling around on the bixis here and am always looking to discover hip and happening yummy restaurants, bars, cute hidden cafes, quirky boutiques and anything creative
katherineong.cl@googlemail (dot) com

I need to know about working as an American Pediatrician in London
I completed my Pediatric residency in the US (New Jersey) and passed my Pediatric Board Exams in October 2010. My boyfriend's job is transferring him from DC to London and we want to know if I can work there as a Pediatrician. I've looked at some websites and all they've done is left me confused. I'm not sure if I need to do their exams or whether the US boards will be recognized. I'm not even sure how to start looking for a position. HELP ME!
dnixon12@hotmail (dot) com

I need a postcard

Hi, Yes and Yes lovers, I need some help. My mom put aside her dreams of traveling to raise me and my brother. Now that we've left the nest and she's ready to start traveling she's fallen ill and can't leave her bed. So I started SOS: Send Love a project where people send her a postcard to help her travel the world. Could you spare a postcard? Thanks!

Halley

I'd like to meet people in Winnipeg
I just moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba and I do not know a soul. I'm an undergrad student studying Political Science and Social Justice & Peace studies. I love going out dancing, yoga, making mood playlists, reading (anything and everything), eating delicious food and drinking scrumptious wine.
If anyone could show me around Winnipeg that would be great!
kprenti2 (at) uwo.ca

I need a pediatric mentor
I'm Vivian, a junior at Quinnipiac University, Connecticut studying Physical Therapy. I'm just starting my grad course work and I have observed several in patient facilities but I am interested in working with children, so anyone working in a pediatric medical field would be fantastic! I'm looking to move out of CT, possibly somewhere in Europe after graduation.  If anyone has uprooted away from everything that they know is safe, I have tons of questions and would greatly appreciate some advice.
vvn_viv (at) hotmail (dot) com

I want to know how to move to Paris
I would love to live in Paris for a year or so but I know I won’t ever do it if I wait until I have enough money saved to live there for an extended time.  Would love a hook-up with anyone who might have tips on how to do this, how to get this dream going, advice on apartments, visas, things I might not think about, etc.  Or just encouragement or first-hand experiences! Thanks!
msred5@gmail (dot) com


I can hook you up!


I can tell you how to train for a marathon
I can help you put together a training plan and/or answer your questions about running a marathon or half marathon. In the past 5 years I have run 9 marathons (both road and trail marathons), qualified for the Boston Marathon 5 times, and will be running marathons 10 and 11 this fall. I'm no super star either, just an average person who had very little formal running training before 2006. I didn't even make the varsity track team in high school! If I can do it, you can to!
melissa.robin.moore@gmail (dot) com

I can tell you about shopping in Mumbai
I can give you a realistic budgeted shopping experience in Mumbai. Will take you to cheap places to shop, bargain and barter goods. Can also moonlight as a guide: show you places to party, can help you meet new people and can also make sure you get your moneys worth in Mumbai.
lathasunadh (at) gmail.com

I can tell you about holistic cancer treatments
I can talk to people who have cancer and want to either incorporate of go all the way holistic and provide tips and info.
ssandmoen (at) yahoo.com

I can tell you about working in integrative nutrition
I am a Certified Health Coach and a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York. I can offer information on my experience with IIN's distance learning program (curriculum, business support, ways to connect with other students, etc.), as well as what it's like to start a career in health coaching and work in the field. I am also happy to talk to current students who are just looking to bounce some ideas off of a graduate. If you’ve been contemplating IIN or you’re already there, feel free to get in touch! I’d love to chat!
plysaght@gmail (dot) com

I can help you edit stuff
I can volunteer my editing skills if anyone has a document, letter, post, or paper they could use a second pair of eyes on. I have a broad range of experience writing and editing all sorts of documents from user guides and Powerpoints to academic texts. I'm a stickler for grammar, punctuation, and capitalization if that's the problem area, or could do a more high level edit to give people an idea of if they're really saying what they want to say.
janice.rodden@gmail (dot) com

If you'd like to be included in next month's Network of Nice - as either a hook-up giver or receiver - drop me a line at sarah (at) yesandyes (dot) org!  The N.o.N. is best used when you're looking for first-hand info or a person-to-person connection.  It's not a space to find a job or promote your product :)