Things got much worse at home following a disagreement and I was forced to move out on Tuesday. I phoned my new land lord/house mate who was more than happy for me to move in that night, arranged for the Man with a Van to come round as soon as he could (saved a fortune on taxis, especially as I'd already paid a deposit on the van) and a very good friend (Lindsay) to help me pack and clean. All was packed, cleaned and moved within a few hours and I got my entire deposit back, which was surprising considering what a cow the land lady is.
So I'm settling into my house quite nicely. I'm allowed to use the living room, shower and have baths when ever I like, dry my washing some where that's not my room and even put the heating on. These were all things that I wasn't allowed to do in my previous place. So quite frankly this place is ten times better just for that. The house is over three stories and beautifully decorated. It's a three bed place, currently two of us here with the thirst person moving in at the end of the month. I have a comfy double bed and about four wardrobes, plenty of storage space. Although now I need more clothes to fill it!
My house mates are both guys, one (Johan) a nurse that I met through work (and also the landlord) and the second guy is called Nick and a long standing friend of Johan. I am very much looking forward to Nick joining us here and having a comfortable, easy going happy house hold!
I've spent the weekend finishing the unpacking and learning a bit about the local area, it's been a good one. It's soon to get even better. Dinner is being cooked for me as we speak which will be closely followed by a home facial and long hot soak in the bath, Bliss!
Not only am I settling into what promises to be a much happier and nicer place to live but I have some good news regarding work. After only six months working at Quintiles I'm up for a promotion! I'm just waiting to hear if it has all been approved by our global head, following that I'll be promoted from "Clinical Research Technician" to "Senior Clinical Research Technician"! To me anything with "Senior" in the title is a good thing!
The promotion obviously comes along with some increased reprehensibility. I'll be in charge of organising and running studies, allowing me to gain much more in depth knowledge and experience of the industry I've chosen to make my career in. Finger's crossed I'll get it, will keep you posted.
Everything is on the up, following my first six months in London (that's half a year already!! Crazy!) I'm finally settling into a decent place to live, am up for a promotion at work and making some true friends! Life is looking good!
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