My demi-pair life started today. I was shown around the house and given an explanation of the work, and today I did the laundry and cleaned the bathroom. Unlike au pairs, the work seems to involve a lot of housework. I slept a little during the day and met their child for the first time in the afternoon. We played with Plarail, practiced the piano, and watched TV. I was happy that we were able to ask each other questions and talk over dinner. My host parents also told me stories about their time as students and part-time workers in Australia. Apparently, it took a really long time for them to obtain permanent residency and citizenship, and I realized that they must have been through a lot. Tomorrow is my first trial. I’m nervous, but I want to do my best.
今日からデミペアが始まった。家の案内や仕事の説明をして貰って、今日は洗濯物やバスルームの掃除をした。仕事としてはオーペアと違って、家事が多めの印象。お昼は少し寝て、午後子どもと初めて会った。プラレールで遊んだり、ピアノの練習をしたり、テレビを見た。ご飯の時にはお互い質問したり会話ができたのが嬉しかった。ホストペアレンツがオーストラリアで学生だった頃の話やバイトしてた時の話もしてくれて、永住権や市民権を得るまでにめちゃめちゃ時間がかかったらしく、今までたくさん苦労してきた人たちなんだなと思った。明日は初めてのトライアル。緊張するけど頑張りたい。
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