Today is my last official day as an au pair in Australia! Wow that came about fast! Tomorrow is the first day of my 'East Coast Adventure' and I am feeling an absolute multitude of emotions. I really cannot sum up what the past nine months have meant to me, but man has it been an experience!
When I came to Australia, I honestly didn't know what to expect. I knew going from being a student, just back from the craziness of backpacking around Thailand to looking after four children under the age of six would be a challenge, but what I didn't expect was the amount of love and warmth I received from the Embelton family and the other wonderful people I have met along the way. I also never expected to leave Australia wanting to make childcare a part of my career! (so much for that degree in politics and geography!)
I feel so much has changed me over the past nine months. I've learnt so many invaluable lessons about parenthood and have a whole new level of appreciation for my wonderful parents as I realise from an adult perspective how much sacrifice and selflessness is involved in parenthood. Hopefully my friends and family will see me as matured and more independent than when I left (Lord knows I needed it!) I have absolutely loved my time here and I will be eternally thankful for Lori and James for their love and kindness they have shown me and they are both inspirational people whom I feel blessed to have in my life.
So Goodbye Melbourne, it's been wonderful. I will miss your sporadic weather, your kooky and eclectic fashion sense, and yes, your amazing skinny lattes (extra hot, preferably served by Beautiful Barista Boy) xxxxxxx
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