Claire Au pair, a year in America: Saying see you later to a town i LOVE

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Saying see you later to a town i LOVE: "We ventured back to Bar Abeline for my 'last supper' we spent the night there sharing tears, stories, drinks, tears and food and also a quic..."

Saying see you later to a town i LOVE

We ventured back to Bar Abeline for my "last supper" we spent the night there sharing tears, stories, drinks, tears and food and also a quick appearance by the one and only Justin Beiber :) He did a quick "where's Wally" stint and popped up and random places and various photos.
It was a great night and I appreciate all who made the effort to take a few hours out of there night to make it.
During that week I also had a last dinner with my host family and we shared some memories and I received some lovely gifts from them.
I had one last sleep over with the best German in the world SASKIA and then went out to breakfast with Shayla, Saskia and Emily before we shared some more tears and then girls then dropped me off at the bus stop so I could take my first of long trips down to Chicago to see Renee for a few days.

I will forever remember the memories and things I did in MN and I will never forget the people that made all the memories possible :)

As for my blog I will continue to write weekly/ monthly updates so all my friends all over the world can follow and get a little taste of how we do it down under :) Thanks for the Blogspiration Lauren..:)

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that...

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that...: "Throughout my year in American I became very familiar with foods I once cringed about and foods I cant imagine living without. So before I l..."

Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that ill miss.

Throughout my year in American I became very familiar with foods I once cringed about and foods I cant imagine living without. So before I leave i have vowed to not worry about the kilos and enjoy them while I can. These foods are:

• Cheese queso, a cheese dip you eat with corn chips, Americans version of nachos
• Jimmy Johns, Subs so fast you'll scream, better then subway, and they do subs with lettuce wraps num num num
• American salads, most American salads consist of lettuce and cheese, wow tempting right, but go to a restaurant and order anything from a BLT salad, crispy chicken salad and much more :)
• more to come ...

Loosing my accent... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

One of my goals was not to be suckered in to the American accent, but yesterday in my 2 hour line up to see the Worlds Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere the Willis Tower AKA Sears Towers, I was told that i have a "twang" to my accent, I was cut. They said certain words I said sounded American and that after a while at home it will all come back to me. Although I didnt want to loose my accent I can not handle hearing Aussie
accents and know i understand why Americans think we all sound like Crocodile Dundee.
Well I have some fun times ahead when I get home.. :)

Disney-Florida

Last week we left the cold and snow behind and found the sun and warm weather in Florida. We got to Orlando Sunday afternoon and checked into our hotel room and went to the bar to watch the Wisconsin Packers beat the Pittsburgh Stealer's and won a few prizes in the draw.
During the week we went to all Disney parks, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood studios.
Magic Kingdom: Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.

Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 7 whimsical lands:

• Main Street, U.S.A. area
• Adventureland area
• Frontierland area
• Liberty Square
• Fantasyland; area
• Mickey's Toontown Fair area 
• Tomorrowland area

I really enjoyed this theme park although I found it rather annoying to talk to the characters when they talked to us like 5 year olds, asking us if we came on our magic horses from a far away land and where our princes were.. was rather funny and good they can keep in character but annoying. Also the rides there were amazing and crazy how people think of things like that. in a good way.

Epcot:Beyond Future World, if entering from the main gate at Epcot theme park, is the World Showcase area. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the Pavilions, find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of these 11 countries:

• Mexico
• Norway
• China
• Germany
• Italy
• United States
• Japan
• Morocco
• France
• United Kingdom
• Canada

Animal Kingdom:  One of my favorites.Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the Park leads the way in animal care, education and research.

Home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species and sprawling across 500 acres of lush landscape, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world!

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is divided into 7 areas:

• Oasis
• Discovery Island® area
• Camp Minnie-Mickey
• Africa
• Rafiki's Planet Watch® area
• Asia
• Dinoland, U.S.A.® area

Within each area, encounter real and fantastic animals. Get close enough to pet some of them, or ask for their autograph! Exciting attractions await, as does live and wild entertainment—like Broadway-style musical shows and parades that invite you to be part of the excitement.

Hollywood Studios:Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action with live shows, thrilling attractions, backstage tours and special events that only happen in this Disney Park dedicated to entertainment.

The glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Heydays from the 1930s and 1940s are captured by the neon, chrome, art deco and modern architecture throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The streets and sections of the 4 areas of the Park blend together like a large, bustling movie set.

Step into the action with new attractions—like the American Idol Experience—that might put you center stage and under the spotlight. Feel like a star, or come face-to-face with one! Collect autographs and pose for photos at special events or at Character greeting locations.

Live out your desire for stardom by participating in parades, being part of a rock 'n' roll fantasy and experiencing spectacular attractions based on blockbuster movies and top TV shows—all at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park where movie magic comes to life!

A weekend full of snowmobiles, ice fishing and drinks

So the last weekend we went up to Saskia's host family cabin 3 hours north at Cross lake. During the weekend we hang out had a few drinks, played pictionary, got offered cheese and crackers, went snowmobiling and went ice fishing. Although I sucked at ice fishing it was still different to experience it. Saskia was on fire and got three and Lindsey (host family) caught 3.  We spent a good 3-4 hours on the snowmobiles, riding over the lakes, along the side of the road and through bush trails. AMAZING...

Oh don't forget dissecting the fish