CRISELLE MAE, 30 YEARS

My name is Criselle and I'm 26 years old single with no child. I am a Filipino who is currently residing in the Phillipines. I am a graduate of BS Architectural Drafting.

I grew up with no parents since my mother died when I was only 3 yrs old and my father remarried after. I stayed with my grandmother until high school. She taught me everything I must know about family and doing household chores as well. I took care of my grandmother do the housekeeping such as cooking and grocery, house cleaning, feed the pets, do the laundry and most of all taking care of my litte cousins. I have an aunt who transferred to my grandmother's home when I was in high school. She has three small children. I took care of them as well everytime my aunt is away for work. If I have spare time I went to my father's house to have a bonding with my little step brothers and step sisters. I have also a good relationship with my father and his wife.

After I graduated from high school I moved with my other aunt which has two children. I didn't proceed with my college degree yet and stopped for 1 year due to financial status. My aunt offered that she will send me to college in exchange I will take care of my cousins during my free time. I agreed to it. Our school is only a 5 minutes walk from my aunt's home. I took care of my cousins during my free time. And before they go to school I cooked them breakfast and packed their bags. When they get home I unpacked their things and help with their homeworks. I have learned to manage my studies and taking care of my cousins. I until I finished my 4 years degree in college and got a job and my cousins had also grown up. I am very thank ful with aunt and moved out from their home after I got the job. At present I am renting an apartment near to my workplace and visit my aunt during my vacation.

I learned about au pair with my friend. Her sister was also once an au pair in Norway. I became interested being an au pair for the reason that I would also love to learn about Norwegian cultures. I have searched the internet after I've known about the country. I would love also to know more about the people in Norway on how they took care of their children. I also wish to teach my host family about the Filipino culture since as I have searched only few Filipinos are in Norway.

I love playing guitar, drawing, sometimes singing and cooking. I am a fast learner especially through technical matters. I may have no experience as an au pair yet, however with my 26 years of growing up independently i could say that I can do what an au pair task should be.

Sincerely,

Criselle