Well some of you know already, but many of you don't. I am switching host families. Things with my current host family just simply aren't working out for either of us. I have found a new family that I really think will suit me much better. We seem to be a better fit overall. My new family lives in the 7th district in Vienna, which for those of you who don't know is very close to the city center and has lots of restaurants, shops, and just generally has a very cool vibe.
My new host mother Martha is a single mother with a 2.5 year old daughter named Aisha whom she adopted from from Mali. Martha and I really seem to get along well with each other, and I have been going visit and play with Aisha in my free time. We.already seem to be getting along very well as well. So far we've gotten to color, do puzzles, and play telephone together.
On the 20th of May I will officially move into my new home and will be staying until June 2014. I plan to get a student visa to study German after my au pair visa expires. Another six months away is difficult to wrap my head around now honestly. I miss you all back at home so much and would love to have visitors! My host mother has said that I am allowed to have visitors stay with us. So hey a free bed and cool cultural experience all in one! She thinks it would be great to meet my friends and family from the states or elsewhere. I'm very excited about this new opportunity and living arrangement, and can't wait for it to begin!
Miss and love you all!!!
Kathleen
