So today I was out doing a little shopping. I
needed to purchase a gift for a little girls birthday party and so while at the
toy store with my friend after finding the required “goods” we continued to
look for whatever reason. As we passed a certain isle we both stopped in out
tracks and gawked in amazement. What were we so happy to see you ask? The
coloring book isle! Today not only did I learn that I CANNOT find a decent
coloring book in this country but also that I am not alone in the world as a 19
(almost 20) year old that enjoys a nice coloring session.
I have thought about this more and more
throughout the day and decided officially “I won’t grow up.” I became an au
pair because I connect so well with children and I wanted to travel. (But leave
the traveling alone for now) I learned that I connect with kids so well because
in reality, and all honesty I am a 5 year old in a young adults body. AND this
fact alone gives me insight in what kids want, need, and what they are slightly
thinking about: candy, climbing on that really dangerous thing, being REALLY
loud, laughing, tickling, and oh yeah did I mention candy? I think by me acting
more like a kid and less as an “adult” this gives me a certain connection that
others, like me, may not have with their kids.
Now throughout this year, when hanging out with
friends it well known fact that the words “Natalie you are just like a 5 year
old!” come out of someone’s mouth at some point! I don’t care because I know
who I am and I am personally ok with that. Talking more with my friend I also
learned that I am like Peter Pan. I never want to grow up and if I can stay in
NeverLand forever I will do my very best to do so! Yet my friend is more like Wendy, torn on when to
leave NeverLand but as of yet she is still firmly planted there. With the fact
that she is still residing in NeverLand also gives her that special “in” with
her kids! I believe that with this it has made us uniquely qualified for the lives
we have chosen for ourselves. Being an au pair or nanny is not really a job…
this is a lifestyle that we have choosen to lead. And for some it may be one
that we may choose to “Never grow UP” from.
If you have ever met me, seen me,
talked to me, or just flat out know me, you know that I am Ridiculously loud, a
little crazy, too hyper to really be my age, and you do something to me you
know at some point its heading right back in your direction but 20X’s worse! I
am happy and proud to be me and that is really all that matters! Now today I
will leave you with my new theme song! (Find the song by clicking the link)
Enjoy and HAVE A LOVLY WEEK!
Enjoy and HAVE A LOVLY WEEK!
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"Travel brings power and love back into your life"-Rumi
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