Playing Catch Up- Weeks 10 & 11

I'm 23, I can't believe it! I had a blast going out on the town in Sydney. The nightlife here is really great. I spent my birthday having a wonderful massage, shopping and then meeting up with friends to go out.

No, seriously I did have friends to hangout with on my birthday. Not that hanging out with the cat forcing my love isn't okay as well!! I also hit the beach to soak up some beautiful sunshine

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I did some house sitting the following week, looking after the cutest little fur ball poodle Milo. We went for some walks and cuddled in bed.

I did ditch him to take myself on a tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens. There wasn't too much in season but it was fun to walk around. I found myself wishing that I could share it with everyone at home so I was sure to get lots of pictures!

23 and Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my last day being 22, for some reason turning 23 seems to be a big deal. I'm not sure that I want to leave being 22. It seems so much more carefree and fun.

I think that 23 is my year to "grow up", I'm not ready for that just yet. 

So borrowing a birthday song from a friend

Bring on 23!

Wrapped Up In Sickness- Week 9

Another day, another flu. T started getting sick again at the beginning of this week, fever and sore tummy again. It seems that every time we get back to normal we are sick again. I of course got it later on in the week. The weekend was a complete write-off, as I spent it in bed. I did however get a chance to watch The O.C. without interruption. I am now on season 2 which is slightly better than the first.

I have found another Harry Potter fan in one of the twins, and my plan to convince her that I am in the movie has worked....look I even made the cast list!

The week we almost didn't survive- Week 8

Screaming is just a phase right? Please let it be or else we may both be going insane!! 

This week was spent getting over the twins birthday party and all the sickness that we had last week. T has now gone full blown into her screaming as a way to converse phase. It is driving us all nuts! 

We have a hair dresser who comes to the house and trims everyone's hair for them. I finally went all the way in having my long hair cut off. It still feels weird to not have my long hair anymore, I miss it a little bit. 

I spent my weekend in the city with Tanya again. I even rode a double decker bus (new in the area) to the city! 

We checked out the market in Glebe which has a fun hippie type vibe to it. I didn't see much that I liked but it was fun to go. I also went to Paddy's Markets for the first time, it is crazy busy!! 

I was supposed to have my first night out in Sydney on Saturday night but instead I drank too much and didn't make it out. I'm sure that isn't the best way to make friends but fingers crossed they invite me back again to go out with them! 

In the end I survived another week, here is to the rest yet to come!

What a Week- Week 7

This week started off quite nicely, we played at playgroup, and enjoyed finger paints and bubbles. The little one loved it!

The week went downhill fast after that when T got the flu. She was sick for 3 days, we didn't do much but cuddle, sleep and watch tv. I must admit sick snuggles are nice however they do pass germs so of course I caught the flu by friday. Lucky for me I had it pretty easy! 

I was able to meet up with another au pair by Saturday for some delicious Max Brenner. Also the twins turned 6 on friday and enjoyed celebrating with their friends on saturday by having a sleepover. I had no idea that 5 6yr olds could stay up until 1am and be awake again by 7am!

Sunday was spent wandering Darling Harbour with a friend, it was really cool. There is so much to see and do right in Sydney! 

Back to Normal- Week 6

The girls went back to school this week and boy was I celebrating. It was nice to get back to my routine, and enjoy time with only one kid at home. Although I had more running around to do, going back and forth to school, I had more time to myself to get my work done.

It seems to rain here a lot at 3:00pm just as I am picking up the girls from school. Of course it only last maybe 30 minutes but long enough to soak us if I forget to bring rain stuff. I tend to forget rain gear....a lot. Let it be known that a good nanny would remember umbrellas and raincoats but a great nanny lets you play in rain!

I was invited by some other au pairs through a Facebook meet up group to go out on friday night. It was fun to go out for the first time here. The girls were nice, we had a few drinks and got to know one another and then went dancing. I think that the au pair groups are wonderful to help make friends, as there are all kinds of girls all looking for friends.

On saturday we had friends over for lunch and I met Tanya in Sydney for dinner. She brought along one of her german roommates and then we went back to her flat to drink and hangout. It was so much fun to meet people from all over the world and have fun!

It's still hard to be away from home. I can honestly say that if I didn't have Skype, FaceTime or Facebook, I probably wouldn't still be here in Australia. I found out about a new app called Magic Jack which is awesome. Essentially I can call phone numbers in North American on my iPod by using the wireless. The quality is actually pretty good and its a great alternative to video chats. The negative side is that everyone from home is not able to call my phone but it makes for some great surprise phone calls!