London town is calling.

I know I have spoken of it many times. But recent events, including the passing of my grandad last week, have pushed me to make this year my own.

So I’ve made my mind up and lucky London is the city that will soon house me. I’m going to buy a one way ticket and relocate and work.

July it is. I’d love to be leaving next week but unfortunately it isn’t quite that simple. I need to give my boss notice of course and I’d like to have at least $10k in my back pocket to ensure I don’t run into trouble as soon as I arrive. It also means I will miss the end of the Olympics which will mean I will actually be able to afford to live and eat on arrival.

I’ve had a lovely offer from a friend and her husband already for a room at their flat as I get myself sorted and my feet on the ground. Which I am very grateful for, and very keen to take!

So now I’m asking you all for tips, suggestions and your experiences on what you think helped you the most when moving. I already have a UK passport, so visas are not required. I will also be padding up my CV to apply for a few jobs just before leaving, but I’ve also heard you’re just as likely to get one walking off the street.

So watch this spot. It could be the move of a lifetime or a grand disaster. We’ll find out in six months.

Photo source.

 

Antares and Love #2

I’m sick of hearing about my love life too, so today you get a picture. There is something about this picture that I love to bits. I can’t exactly put my finger on it, nor am I going to attempt to. It just means something to me. I must get it printed.

Ever had a similar feeling?

Source.

2012: so far, you suck.

It’s very hard to believe that I left 2011 on such a happy note. Having fallen in love with an amazing man and having him return the same affection. We had plans, ideas and so many fun thoughts in mind for the year ahead that I was excited beyond belief.

However by day six of this year it all crumbled and fell. We both still completely want each other and feel emotionally crippled by the situation. Basically he was made to choose, by a third party. A choice he really only had one possible answer to. It didn’t include me.

I have cried so much over the past couple of days – I never thought it possible. I’ve never had my heart broken like this – another thing I never thought possible. I’m heading back to work tomorrow for the start of a new year. I have never felt this deflated or emotionally exhausted after a Christmas break like I am right now. I keep telling myself that work will keep me busy. Forget him. You deserve so much better than this. If only it were so easy to switch off feelings and block someone from your head and your heart.

I know I will get over him in time, it will just take longer than normal – as knowing we still want to be together is tearing me apart.

Good God 2012, please improve. You can’t get much worse.

Mid-week inspiration

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour.” ~ Truman Capote

Just one of the beauties I caught on Thursday…

The guys were not impressed that I caught the most. They put it down to me being the only female on the boat. Rubbish, I told them, I just have mean fishing skills. But of course I shared my catch – I’m nice like that, and it meant they’d fillet them for me.

Silly season

Baking these little beauties this weekend with a couple of girlfriends, but ginger flavour.

It’s upon us. This Christmas will be different with my sister and her boyfriend in London, but thanks to the invention of Skype we will still be able to see her beautiful, smiley face and share a glass of bubbles, even though she will be eating her breakfast with hers. We know how to adapt in my family.

I’m seriously looking forward to the break and the sunshine that we’ve been promised. Days laying at the beach and sipping cocktails on the deck will be top of my list. Plus the excitement of signing up to get my dive license!

Sadly before all that relaxation and fun can happen there’s the madness of finishing everything off at work for the year, the Christmas food preparation and of course the gift buying. Every year I tell myself I’m going to get organised and have purchased everyone’s gifts by November. Never happens. I’m stuck for gift ideas for a few people this year… I’m hoping like hell that some ideas come to me before the critical point of buying vouchers. Vouchers are not gifts.

On the plus side, with the huge increased number of readers I’ve gained in the last few days, my ad revenue is soaring. More spending for Christmas gifts!

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