See Hayley Travel - Episode 2

Hey Guys,

So this whole blog thing is finally working out for me after I had to dump my first one (it's completely heartbroken...hardeeharhar). All I'm gonna say is thank goodness for Google.
The last few days have been quite productive, I must say. Sunday, well, I just hung around and enjoyed my day off, so really it's just Monday that was productive. Anyway, Monday was great because I finally started my "job" of taking care of the kids. But of course, it was orientation week so I basically have just gotten a feel for what the kids' days look like. I must say, it's pretty busy! They both have nursery school and Tilda just started preschool on top of that. She's loving it so far, which is awesome because she was a bit nervous about it.
You wanna know what else has made yesterday productive? Well I'll tell you. I learned to drive on the other side of the road. Heck yes! You can watch this random video of me here:

See Hayley Drive

Gosh, sometimes I can be soooo cool.

Let's see, what else have I done? Oh I know, I went shopping today. "Yeah big deal Hayley." Come on, I've barely spent any money since I've been here. Actually, I calculated it, and I've spent a total of (insert pounds sterling symbol here) 40 so far! Not bad. Both kids had nursery school this morning so I drove myself down to Southam and explored the town a bit...actually I explored it three times. Did I mention the towns are really small? Well they are. It's awesome though, cause on Sunday night when I decided I needed some fresh air, I went for a walk around Stockton and managed to walk around the town about 3 times as well in 45 minutes. Mind you, I was stopping a lot and taking pictures, so I could have done it in, say, 20 minutes. Southam's bigger actually, so I'll just say I managed to walk around the main centre area of the town 3 times. And guess what I found? That's right, thrift shops. I believe I found 3 hospices in total. One of them was brilliant too cause it had some pretty awesome dresses which of course I bought 2 of. After all, I'll need it for when I go clubbing this Thursday night.
Productive item #5 (I think, I sorta lost count): I made friends. Yes, I Hayley Petersen, have made friends. Randomly. Okay they're still technically acquaintances, but there's still hope! One girl I met through the nanny agency forum. She's just in the next town so we'll be getting together on Sunday. The other girl and her friends know Cherry (the mum) through volunteering.
I think that's it for my productiveness scoop. I still have yet to buy my headset so I can talk to you guys on Skype, as well as buy a purse for Thursday night. The chaos. Maybe I should just focus on taking care of the kids.
Actually, I don't really want to be talking about them on the internet since, well, that's just not good so even though it may seem like I don't care for my au pairing job and am really not interested in the kids, it's really not that. I just don't feel comfortable posting things about the family like that. But by the way, I really like the family. I'll just leave it at that. (I do miss all the families at home though!)
Parentals, Aunties and Uncles: The gluten-free thing is working fine for me. On Saturday we went to the local ASDA (I believe it's the same company as Wal-Mart) and there was a whole section of gluten-free foods. Some of the snacks are pretty good too! The bread, not quite so much, but it works.

Now it's time for
THINGS HAYLEY IS EXCITED FOR!!

Thing I am excited for number one: Finally getting to vote in the upcoming Canadian Federal Election. Fingers crossed, I can make a day of it and take the train down to London to vote in person at the embassy rather than just mail it (cause that's just not that fun.)
Thing I am excited for number two: Meeting the new people!
Thing I am excited for number three: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Ambz, Nan and possibly Mick! In Manchester!
Thing I am excited for number four: Going to Blackpool in two weekends!
Thing I am excited for number five: Seeing Amber and Mick when we all get together and travel!

Okay well, it's getting late and I have to wake up early tomorrow.

If any of you haven't seen my recent Stockton photos, email me and I'll happily give you the link to it!

Ciao Mein!!

Hayley