I told y'all before here, here and here that I had some big news coming your way. I didn't want to give too much away until I made it official, but my contract is signed and I don't think it gets more official then that so...
I AM MOVING!
Yep, I will take off to my new home for a year, Karlsruhe Germany, which is over 5000 miles away, to be an au pair for a year. Crazy right? I finally have an answer to the question "What are you doing next year?" and it feels awesome! Yes, I am absolutely freaking out, like beyond belief, but I am so excited and anxious to see what my next year has in store. Do not fear, I will be returning to Texas because my visa will only be a year long. And meanwhile I will be blogging about my adventures overseas while I cross some things off the bucket list along the way.
I will become member number 7 of this precious German family. Which is exciting, because being an only child sucked and now it will be like I have four younger siblings!
I will be traveling in June, like I said. Then I will just stay over there and begin my time as an au pair. I am hoping to take some German classes so I can finally be bilingual (apparently 6 years of Spanish was not enough). But, if any of you are ever in the area (and by area I mean anywhere on the continent of Europe), give me a shout out and I will do my best to come meet you. They even said I could have friends stay, pretty neat huh? Can you say Oktoberfest anyone?
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Cannot believe you're leaving me for so long but... sooo excited for you!!!
ReplyDeletefreaking the hell out.. i seriously dont know what i am going to do without you! but so proud of you for doing this. love you!
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Oh. My. Gosh. I cannot believe you. JUST WHEN I THOUGHT we were going to get to finally become bffl's you leave. This is just outrageous. I am SOOO EXCITED FOR YOU THOUGH!!! Find me another family. We can blog from Europe.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you and so excited!
ReplyDeleteHow am I going to go this long not seeing you? I am going to have withdrawals.
Ps. the family looks precious.
ARE. YOU. FREAKIN. KIDDING. ME.
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHH al i am sooo soo soo happy for you!
I'm SO shocked!
ReplyDeleteHanging out in Europe this summer will be sooooo fun! Oktoberfest here we come!
Thanks for commenting on my blog! I love how accessible and easy to find it has been for other Americans who are going off to be au pairs in Europe. I've added you on Facebook, we'll have to talk soon!
ReplyDeleteHeather
hi! im in karlsruhe for the year as an au pair as well and I just got here a little over a week ago. its been kinda lonely and boring so far. does it get better? right now im trying to take things in short goals, like in 2 months ill see how I feel and if I'll want to go back home to chicago. what are your thoughts? did you ever feel like you werent going to survive a WHOLE YEAR? ahhh its so daunting.
ReplyDeleteHey Tanya! What part of Karlsruhe are you in? I still live here and love it, so I would be glad to meet up with you sometime. A week is no time at all, you definitely need to get out, explore the city, and meet some people. I did not know anyone for a month, so don't get discouraged. You can email me if you want to meet up ifsandsandbutts@gmail.com or find me on FB facebook.com/alexbutts
ReplyDeletehi alex! thanks for the speedy reply! i will definitely send you an email!
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