Author Archives: jessicastransky

Referring to my last post regarding my summer plans, I mentioned that if things went well, I would be getting on a plane in 9 days to start my job as an au pair. But things didn’t go well. The European Union put a ban on travelers from countries where COVID-19 was still a bigContinue reading “So things didn’t go well…”

So what’s an au pair? I describe it as a live in nanny who is compensated with a home, food, and a small weekly allowance, although every family does it a little differently and has their own expectations. I don’t know a ton yet about all of my duties, but I do know I willContinue reading “How did I get my job as an au pair?”

9 days. In 9 days I will be getting on a plane to Madrid. From there I will take a train to Zaragoza, the 5th biggest city in Spain. I will be welcomed into the house of a family of four. A mom, a dad, and two little girls. I will adapt to their everydayContinue reading “My Summer Plans”

Hi everyone! I know we are living in a crazy time right now, but to put a positive light on all the negative, I am happy to say that it gave me the time to start this whole blogging thing! This is something I have been considering for over a year now but just neverContinue reading “Here goes nothing…”