So it's been a while

So it's been a while since my last post. I have successfully moved into the flat I had found in Canada Water and am starting to settle in quite well. I still need pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, etc. I have been provided with some and it is doing a job for now. There were a few mishaps, I got on the bus to work in the wrong direction my first morning there and last night I managed to lock my flat mates out, but never mind, I'm learning.

I have managed to fill my spare time with wandering round London and my local area and have discovered some pretty amazing things. One of my favourites is a city farm, called Surrey Docks Farm. It is literally 5 mins from my house and in the middle of London, it is very bizzare. Being from Devon I'm used to farms being around the local area, but this just blew me away. It really isn't something you expect to find in London. As well as being a working farm (so I can buy some really fresh meat and eggs) they are a charity that does learning workshops with disabled adults and children. I managed to get talking to one of the guys that runs the place and he suggested I donate some of my time to them volunteering to work in the learning workshops. Something I am most definitely thinking of doing, not only will it be worth while but I will hopefully meet some new people.

I have just had a brilliant few days with a friend from home who came up to visit me. We managed to fit so much in it is crazy! Am very tiered now and looking forward to my bed (especially before a 12.5 hour shift), but it was very worth it.

On top of all of that there may be a possibility of securing a permanent position at work! Being on a zero hour contract is not ideal. I am paid on an hourly rate and the can add or cut hours as they wish, which I found out the do without qualms this week when most of my hours were cut. Plenty of free time but it won't feel so nice come pay day. So fingers crossed that I get the permanent position, as it means I won't have to worry about money to pay the bills and I get to go to the work Christmas party!

All in all things are going well. Am missing everyone from home especially my partner, but I am working towards a career and happiness and appear to be doing an ok job!

New Flat

I've managed to find my self a room in a flat and I'm moving in on sat, Yay! It's in Canada Water, which is about 15-20 minuets away in total, so lovely and close. Plus there are buses that run 24 hours a day, meaning that I can get back from work (or most likely a late night out) even when the tubes have stopped.

It's a two bed flat and the other room is occupied by a couple who are studying and working towards Ba's in teaching. There is a large living and dining room, a fair sized bathroom and a fairly large kitchen. My room is a double, which is brilliant as it means there is some where for my friends and family to stay with me! :)

Whilst I am very excited about the move I am also quite nervous. What if: I don't get on very well with my house mates?, the area isn't right? my house mates don't like me? Amongst many other "what if's?"I think that part of the nerves  may also be because I am leaving the one area of London I have gotten to know well and feel quite safe in to go to an area I don't know at all.

It will however allow me to start feeling more settled, have some space of my own and get to know some new people!

As soon as I move in I will try to get some pictures up for you all to see :)