Friday, January 28, 2011

One pair? Au Pair?

At this point in my life, it seems as though I come up with a new and different "game plan" everyday. A few weeks ago, I had an idea of after I graduate (and after my one remainder month of being being in this small awesome town in California to be in my dear friend's wedding), that I pick up and go to Europe, specifically Scotland, and possibly pick up a social service kind of job there for few months then come back to the states and look into getting into grad school for the winter? Is acceptance to grad school even possible for the winter? I have no idea. But hey, it was just an idea I had and I loved it for like 2 days then came up with something new the next day. So at this point, my mind plays little ways and find ideas on what to do with my life for the next year or so.

Today I overheard this girl talking about some sort of nanny-ing job in Europe and my ears perked up. I have heard of this gig before. My friend did that a few years ago in France and if I remember correctly, she loved it? So Iget online, find this website that gives me all the details on this Europe-Nannny-Needing business (except they are called Au Pairs, not nannies). I go on this website and it gives a list of families that are in need of an Au Pair. Each entry (which were like 200 about) had a small bio and information about the family, why they need an Au Pair, the kids ages, and the perks for this gig. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE it seemed like. A lot of "English speaking-great with kids- nice-and honest" Au Pairs are needed- I think I fit that quite well! My mind began to imagine fun thoughts about me exploring and having adventures in Europe doing this for a few months. Nothing permanent.

This is a fun idea to think about but then again, knowing myself these days, this idea may just leave my thoughts in about 3 days. Im not sure. But that is the fun part about planning my future- I am allowed to have ideas because well... why not? I am constantly putting my future in the Lord's hands and doing with my future what he knows is best for me. Until I know what that is, random searches for oppurtunities on GOOGLE has been my favorite hobby.

Should I nanny? Should I be a missionary? Should I pick up water basket weaving? I have no idea! Im still figuring things out. But for now, Ill practice my French and work on that passport....