Birthday - Halloween -> Trip to Washington The week before my birthday.
Was very stressful. to do much differently than expected. 've Helped a lot in the household + bought (every day in 3-4 shops) are preferred because my host mom a variety of products from certain transactions + also failed boil. than 5 minutes, then was at home, and hey presto you go even farther. From the car + the next "task". This is fun + the day goes around. Thus will not be bored. In the week were also friends of the family visit. I was long on, I had to look after the children (last of the "big ones" have eaten. Had the day eaten hardly anything, just an apple with peanut butter. I know not, but I like the taste here ^ ^ In Germany never eaten and here I became Peanutbutter fan!
Am 24.10. we went by train to New York.
first Grand Central
second Meeting with Eugenia + Abril
surprise: They stood there with a lot of balloons and a big smile on his face. I got a card played by the Peanuts theme song when opened. (Thanks ABRIL, thank you for everything. That is all so worked out as we had imagined. Thanks for everything you have planned so well!)
After we ate at Subway, we at noon at the Hotel Carter are checked.
http://www.hotelcarter.com/
The weather was not that great. It was raining, but the girls (and therefore me) have let on nothing. On the subway and then to the Brooklyn Bridge. Was indeed there already + know by heart what we have to take U-Bahn.
As you have seen some already, we have made a lot of pictures on the bridge. Then it was time for dinner. Before a taxi to your destination: Vinyl was the restaurant.
http://www.vynl-nyc.com/welcome.html
I will not describe the entire day. We are much seeeeehr Sent.
evening we were very tired and therefore have made n short nap.
Then we went to the club to celebrate. Roger Sanchez (a famous DJ) has since launched. We had the whole day and all weekend soooo much fun.
"But they didn't let me wash my hands" (ok that is an insider I would like to explain here, not in detail) but I do not know why I was suddenly so bad. ^ ^ Naaaaaja the evening a bit too very much. I do not regret it.
Sunday morning we went out relatively early because we wanted to have as much of the day. With all the luggage to Central Park and will have "chilling".
See pictures on my photo page.
And because we are extreme-chiller, we are sometimes asleep Ratz Fatz.
have thought we looked all goofy because we were the only ones with suitcases. So what?
With these cases we went also to the Italian restaurant around the corner (Dad, the pizza was really good) very greasy, but good! Salami. Oh, how long did I do not eat salami.
farewell: After the wonderful weekend we went back to the Port Authority to say good bye. Of course it is not easy, it never was. I never liked these farewells. But it must be so ...
Monday night I ate with my host family in a Japanese steak house.
Waaahnsinn just think! How to cook the food (before)
The show, with skill know how.
http://edohibachi.com/
Edo was called the restaurant. We sat at a table (in the middle of a large hot plate was) ordered drinks + then we went off. A cute Japanese came to our table, introduced himself, sang me my birthday song (yes, I had on Saturday already, but that does not actually know) and went from the Lutzi. I do not even know how to describe the show. Real spectacular! Even as a visitor because you have to put some skills on the day, because the cook throws an ever smaller finger food, you absorb it must by mouth. Sure it worked the first time when it can eat killed, I know nothing. After 1.5 hours we drove home. I had a bad feeling because we had to do without this "fact" 1 week on our cars have.
more Back home we went. Birthday cake. It consisted of chocolate, chocolate, mocha and a lot of chocolate and cream and sugar. It was so delicious, but after the 2nd piece I had to give up. I could not. Then have accepted the gifts of the family. Gift Cards were primarily. For Starbucks, bookstore, or n for the movies. Things to halt use Sun
Tuesday was once again my phone is not, as my host mom tried to call me. I did not see her 8 missed calls. I gave her my cell phone so she could deliver it to the manufacturer. 3 days later it was still on the kitchen table and I asked for, because I am dependent on a cell phone as soon as I leave the house. The children have even every one, but they are not even all day with me.
Until now nothing has been done on the phone + we just wait, with the hope that in future normal work.
evening I watch TV from time to time with the kids (last time, "Total Drama Action" on Cartoon Network)
is so funny. Megan and I have still made time for me (and for all descendants Au Pairs), a list with all the little things that you should be aware at the beginning. Divided into:
activities in the morning, afternoon and before the children go to bed. A kind
thread to keep everything. If a lot going on on the day is / was, you forget about little things + for granted before.
The list now runs even better and after a while you need the list anymore because everything has recorded.
Luke now has a weekly 2-3x a "play date" after school.
Since alcohol I did with a friend from school now and supervise them while in the pool splashing during which I read a book or upcoming trip planning (Niagara Falls, for example)
The last week I have every day with Abril her birthday (today: 9.11 .) planned.
For her birthday we wanted to do something special. ... What we did.
Thursday came the flush command. 've Just said hello and got my working day with a coffee from Starbucks started (was indeed free, since I used my gift card)
went shopping the first time on the fairway.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairway_Market
... what a real Experience was not just that I get to go there purely to New York had, and the traffic there is hell (from the aggressive drivers apart) ... The market is huge !!!!!!
Luke had to go to soccer practice week alone, as his brother was on NP basketball game. During the trip to the training I have a pleasant conversation about candy with Luke had. I know his favorite candy and a few of his hiding places.
Oh I forgot something.
Halloween: ... how could I?
on 31.10.2009 in the evening we went with the kids out to collect candy. Basically, I was free on Saturday. Have phoned them up a lot with Abril noon to the piano concert of their host child had. Maggie and I would have listened to you. You can really play well. Maybe it will work another time. In meantime, I went back to buy again. Toothpaste, shampoo + chips standard indicated. There was a vanilla scented candle is also available on top of it yet. In 2010, I still need a calendar. Oh, here's one, what does it cost then? Wow, only 130 $? Since I take it equal to 2 Samma I'll think it works too well! Who would buy your calendar so n expensive?
The Florian does not! Ah here, like plastic $ 2.50 I've improved a lot my
Ooouuu Babyy is sick. I buy it immediately ne "get well soon" card. As the concert came
Abril she has read to me. No, not a good night story. She bought a book in the dog write letters to Santa Claus. Soooo funny (she loves animals of all - especially dogs)
evening, I accompanied the children, which was huge fun NEN. Clearly known from the television ... but it was really funny, what figures you see there on the street. Masked drivers ... etc. To get
I'm with my boyfriend Hostmum and delicious pasta eaten. This champagne (like my Hostmum) says relax.
Sunday I was almost the whole day in my room.
morning has prepared me Luke my breakfast. Rolls (bread) with ham, egg and Cheese), he can well, was delicious. + Ketchup on it ready.
Then it was ready.
The first time with Mom and Dad on the phone. Finally, the I was. Yeah, finally. I was so happy to hear their voices. (My little sister ... ... ... hehehe) was also there. Hello little sister: -*
Sorry that I've talked so much strange, but we do have so much to tell. Have I caught
Ocean, music and am into the ear as n Schmo ran through the streets. If n in bed all day you have to spend containing 1x a day have movement, I had done so well. Of course one must not forget to reward yourself afterwards. CAKE!
Abril and I have evening and chatted each other sang the national anthems before we got NEN Lachflash and could not stop. I still find such a pity that I have with my English can not be as funny as I want, can be as funny as in German. Too bad. Hope this will be.
you read to me then before or from a book. It is in English, and while she read it for himself translated it for me. Your English is so good that they can translate fluently. Abril Good Job! : -*
Monday, 02.11.2009 gym: I catch as in a normal, show my card, the nice man scans them + I make my way to the basketball court. Cycling, weight training, rest, bicycle, completed. After 1.5 hours to leave the Florence Building.
Then the shock (not really)
I have to say I've never noticed the sign:
I stand at the traffic lights, they turn green, I put the turn signal and turn left. Nothing happened. At the next intersection, I turn left again, nothing happens. Suddenly I see behind me, blue light. I drive a little further to the right that the patrol can pass on to grab the bad guy. She is still behind me. I go even further right and stand still fast. The car is still right behind me. What's the matter? I think + the policeman comes running towards my car comfortably. Hey, hello, how are you? Driver's license, Registration papers please. You are bent as the left and you are allowed from 8 am to 6 pm do not. (For whatever reason). Well have to get only ne warning (which I once, for on the list he gave me was, no amount or otherwise. Hostmum Habs then showed me and they just said that we will file revision, as the policeman entered, I driven without a license am, which is not true (and I told him yes also shown finally. Americans are sometimes simply not very organized ...
Tuesday we went back to the gym. Before breakfast delicious, suspended Halloweendeko + brought the ashes of our dead cat. Megan said she would take me no longer. Ok now on to the next Mall Will I finally buy some new shoes and clothes. I found a purse, a shirt 2x perfume. That's it and I've spent almost 3 hours in the mall. Since there's also great shops with great clothes (everything but very expensive) However, the H & M I did not find it. Did not quickly made an appointment with the carpet cleaners that come Wednesday.
I have done this week which I had never planned.
clogged toilet and brought to overflow. Ääähm. Why? Megan: That's the toilet sometimes, even if it is not clogged .... Well 100 years old house, there is such a thing happen before. Had a bit of a guilty conscience I had bought the last purchase was wrong, but now Megan is here + me down. Florian you have 100 things done right now and 2 things wrong. You learn + I totally understand. You do your job better than me. Do not be too critical with you. ... That went for 5 minutes + I immediately felt better. THANK YOU!
Thursday was Nick (the eldest son (student) of my Hostmum to visit, as this weekend a big party came) He brought with him a good friend. After dinner I went to other Au Pairs + have watched DVD. "Terminal" with Tom Hanks. Beautiful film.
Friday I'm with Grandma + Grandpa on the phone, also with my Dööööd un de Linda;) hehe.
was on Friday evening so far. I drove back to Pennsylvania to see Abril.
But wait. So simple is not. The Friday afternoon was a bit hectic, had unexpectedly a few times shopping for my host mom. Suitcase was already packed in the morning. In the evening I was alone with her oldest son, who drove me to the train. Thanks also again for this. I am looking for my tickets. Ah: here. In your wallet, you know. Häääää? Where's my wallet? Aaaah on the kitchen table where I always hintue him. But I stand even now at the station and not have Nick's number. Shoot ... I
rushing back. Rennes Rennes run, too fast. The roles of my trolley melt. I had my efforts and the need to balance the trolley home. Kelle Nah, see what arrived n act
At home I was surprised in the face of Nick. Äääh Flo? Train? Why are you here? Now? What? I was worn out, of course, fully and he could just as easily understandable what happened. I then took my little trolley and just put in the major. Finished the arbor is (who has always said that I had the degree in the head, but do not come over it)
2nd attempt. Oh here is also my wallet. So now I have everything but. Train tickets I had already bought the previous day. The other bus tickets are printed. Ok
20 minutes by train to New York. 15 minutes walk to Bus station + 2 hours by bus to Allentown (Wescosville)
ABRRIIIIIL I then got picked up. It was that cold.
Have spent the night again in the basement on the giant bed.
morning we drove her dad to the host bus (again, again: Thank you) 8:15
of Wescosville to Philadelphia. Once there, we had to strengthen ourselves first and bought us each a hot dog, chips and drinks.
then continues with a Chinese bus we went. This course we had to Chinatown. The last 3 seater was free. Quickly lost. You remember? Abril read me a book + it translates the same time? It is:
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
http://www.amazon.de/Alchimist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/3257237278/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1257831474&sr=8-2-spell
thought I read it in English.
After reading a few pages on the bus. Then: listening to music, is easier and more pleasant + you can close your eyes.
arrived in Washington we are now in search of the hotel. On our way we found a German pastry shop. Of course, we've got first 'n piece of Black Forest cherry cake.
counter 1, we then checked into the hotel "Quincy". Great hotel. Huge room, huge bed. Fantastic (and relatively cheap) After we have explored the entire space I cook a cup of coffee and we eat the cake. Very yummy, almost like in Germany!
short nap and let's go to the white house and the Washingon Monument.
It was so dark so quickly!
If after a little stroll through Washington and found that the white house is much bigger on TV, in the city that hardly nothing is going on at the weekend ... I suddenly had this feeling
. I was breathing hard and my stomach hurt a lot, a piercing aching pain. Oh wait: We ate very well.
We are a very very very good Mexican restaurant have found.
It bears the name "Baja Fresh ¬" http://www.bajafresh.com/
the hot cheese sauce will miss me!
Sunday morning we went to the Capitol. The weather was so great. We do not even have jackets. As in the summer, simply wonderful. In addition, we visited two museums.
Museum of American History and where they have "Night at the Museum II" was filmed.
We have seen so far this weekend. It was a dream!
We again find these Chinese bus. Once there, the Chinese woman. Totally rude and loud. 2 things that I can not even abhaben. Then the air conditioning on the bus was broken, so there honestly 40 degrees ruled. I was glad that I had bought enough to drink. Traffic was also still very much what we also determined 30 minutes, has tasted. In Philadelphia, we had about 45 minutes stay. A beautiful city.
the night I just fall into bed. (Sofa) In the morning we all early to surprise Abril. It is her birthday. 24. Yaaayyyyy. Feliz cumpleaños Abril!
We eat together, the B-Day cake. After this sweet seduction: D Maggie plays a few of her favorite songs on the piano and Abril and I bring her child to the host bus. (Walk 2 minutes) On the way back to the house we noticed that we have a more car in the driveway. It is Eugenia, her best friend here. can you made a cheese cake that tasted very good hat1 Sure, there is only one person make a good cheese cake. My Dööööööd !!!!! Around 9 Abril
called to her dad, since this has the same birthday. I've even congratulated him in English.
After breakfast we went back to the 2nd bus. The 2 girls have stopped me there, but in 2 weeks I'm back. In 2 weeks I'm back on the bus!
got home, was not at home. Hostmum my birthday. I am looking for my gift from the room and put it on the kitchen table, put the clothes on the children and make me ready for where the younger of the school to pick up. He had once again a play date with a friend.
Dinner: For dinner gabs the remains of the weekend. My host mother had about 50 people there (as calculated by the summer - house know) friends, acquaintances with whom they spend the summer in the house at the beach. Meatballs. Chicken, Rice, pasta. Everything was there for dinner. I ate everything and ice cream for dessert.
Oh man, I remember myself how tired I am. My weekend was long!
Forgive me if my sentence structure is not always the German grammar and I have great leaps in time.
But now you are back on the current state of affairs.
I wish you all a good start to the week.
did well!
Yours, Florian
