To those who await my next post, I promise I have a couple coming this evening. But to hold you over until then, I'll treat you to some Swiss propaganda seen around Geneva.
And then there's Canada...
Huh.
Showing posts with label Swiss Visa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Swiss Visa. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Mass Immigration: Switzerland vs Canada
To those who await my next post, I promise I have a couple coming this evening. But to hold you over until then, I'll treat you to some Swiss propaganda seen around Geneva.
And then there's Canada...
Huh.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Quite a Bit Off Topic
First off, I want to welcome all the new readers I've had in the past few days. Welcome, and feel free to leave comments. I love comments. And of course, a very big welcome and thanks to my two new followers. Glad you found me somewhat entertaining.
Secondly, in Visa news, all my documentation has been sent off to Switzerland (for the low price of $54.11) and now I'm just waiting to hear the (hopefully) good news.
And now on to my completely off-topic discussion: my very nerdy and unhealthy obsession with books. Ask anyone who knows me. I always have a book with me, and usually a couple more in case I finish the first book. Working as a lifeguard, there are days where a book (or a series of books) come in handy. Canada doesn't exactly have the most temperate weather. But since I learned to read, my mother has been asking me to put that book down and go do something (not exactly the worst thing a kid could be doing rather than doing chores). I still relish reading time, especially those stormy days when there's nothing better to do than cuddle up with a book and escape to a new (sunnier) world. And since I found time last weekend to bask in the sun, its been nothing but rain every since. However, this means that I've read quite a few books recently, and here is my list of my favourites:
Secondly, in Visa news, all my documentation has been sent off to Switzerland (for the low price of $54.11) and now I'm just waiting to hear the (hopefully) good news.
And now on to my completely off-topic discussion: my very nerdy and unhealthy obsession with books. Ask anyone who knows me. I always have a book with me, and usually a couple more in case I finish the first book. Working as a lifeguard, there are days where a book (or a series of books) come in handy. Canada doesn't exactly have the most temperate weather. But since I learned to read, my mother has been asking me to put that book down and go do something (not exactly the worst thing a kid could be doing rather than doing chores). I still relish reading time, especially those stormy days when there's nothing better to do than cuddle up with a book and escape to a new (sunnier) world. And since I found time last weekend to bask in the sun, its been nothing but rain every since. However, this means that I've read quite a few books recently, and here is my list of my favourites:
The Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Think of a Number by John Verdon
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas
All of these books will have you hooked from the start (except maybe Prayers for Sale, but keep pushing through. It gets a lot better). And the best thing? They're all available on Amazon. If you're interested in trying any of these books out, click on the Amazon bar up at the top. Doesn't get any easier than that!
How about you? Have you read any books lately that you would recommend? I'm always looking for another book to read.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
A New Adventure - UPDATED - AGAIN!
Today marks a new today. I have officially booked my flight to Geneva! But I guess some background information is in order.
A few weeks ago, my uncle let me know about an opportunity to spend a year in Geneva au pairing for a family of five. The mother is actually a friend of my uncle's, and moved to Switzerland roughly twenty years ago. She has hosted au pairs from Canada for 18 years (I will be the 19th) for her three children. Since one is already off to University, I will be responsible for their 9 year old and 17 year old sons. Earlier this week I accepted the position for the year, starting in August.
I'm planning on using this blog to document my travels in Europe for friends and family back home, and also to look back to once my adventure is over. It's also a great way to keep track of all the things I need to do before I leave (see below), create a list of goals for while I'm there, and hopefully get some feedback from other people about what to see/do while I'm there.
Until I leave, I'll be venting my frustrations over pre-travel planning as I go through the following items on my list:
TO DO:
A few weeks ago, my uncle let me know about an opportunity to spend a year in Geneva au pairing for a family of five. The mother is actually a friend of my uncle's, and moved to Switzerland roughly twenty years ago. She has hosted au pairs from Canada for 18 years (I will be the 19th) for her three children. Since one is already off to University, I will be responsible for their 9 year old and 17 year old sons. Earlier this week I accepted the position for the year, starting in August.
I'm planning on using this blog to document my travels in Europe for friends and family back home, and also to look back to once my adventure is over. It's also a great way to keep track of all the things I need to do before I leave (see below), create a list of goals for while I'm there, and hopefully get some feedback from other people about what to see/do while I'm there.
Until I leave, I'll be venting my frustrations over pre-travel planning as I go through the following items on my list:
TO DO:
Buy plane ticketApply for a visaTake manual transmission driving lessons-Apply for an international driver's license- Don't need to :)Put OHIP card on extension for while I'm gone- Put car insurance on hold
- Put cell phone plan on hold
- Find coverage for work shifts - Not finalized, but found some people that have offered
- Have enough money in back account to make car payments while gone
- Figure out what I need to bring!!!!!
- Get a new copy of my birth certificate (seems to have disappeared...)
- Make copies of all ID
Re-certify my Standard First AidRe-certify my NLS- Re-certify my Lifesaving Swim Instructor awards
- Brush up on my French - I've been working on this while at work. Anyone willing to practice with me?
Find good gluten free recipes
I'm sure this list will continue to grow as a thing of more things I need to do, but hopefully I get through it all before I leave.
As well, I'm always looking for suggestions of places to travel, things to bring, and general travel advice, so please do not hesitate to comment and help a girl out!
T-minus 4 months!
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