My Blue Heaven

London Calling

Ok, some of you may already know that I have been contemplating the idea of going to London to work for a year (or more). This idea has been something that’s been consistently pushed on me by my mum for the last few years, but I never even entertained the thought up until a few weeks ago. I guess, given the stage of life I’ve suddenly found myself in – single, looking for change and a new life, nothing holding me down anymore – this idea suddenly sounded rather appealing… and had been growing in it’s appeal over the last few weeks.

But I think it was yesterday that I finally made the decision, that something clicked within me and I finally decided: Yes! I am 100% decided on going to London within the next 4 – 5 months! 😀 I think the clincher was when I bought myself a new business suit (dusty pale pink with pinstripes!) yesterday in preparation for interviews and new jobs over there. Hehe. Such a girly way to decide. 😛 Also whilst in the shop, talking to the shop keeper and a work colleague about my plans to go to London helped solidify this plan in my mind.

So, now that I’ve decided, there’s lots to do in preparation and not much time! As typically anal me, I wrote up a To Do list (I love making To Do lists for some reason!) for things I need prepare before leaving (I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list as time goes by):

• Figure out career goals (Fri 4th Feb)
• Complete resume draft (Tues 15th Feb)
• Complete final resume (Fri 25th Feb)
• Send out resume/start job hunt (Mon 28th Feb)
• Organise british passport renewal (Fri 11 Feb)
• Contact relos/cousins/friends in London and start getting word around / build relationships
• Organise accomodation with cousins
• Book flight to London via stopover at HK
• Research London climate, living conditions, culture etc etc
• Read “7 Habits Of Highly Effective People”
• Try and save $$$

And then there will be things I need to purchase before going over (as I hear things are pretty expensive over in the UK!!):

• Laptop
• iPod mini
• More business attire
• More cool/cold/wet weather clothing
• Cool weather casual & business shoes and boots

Ack! I know this goal kinda contradicts with the save money goal.. meh.. oh well! But how exciting is all this! In the words of Big Kev: I’m excited! 😀 (Though a part of me is scared as, wondering what the heck I’m getting myself into!!!)

Current listening :: “The Sound Of White” – Missy Higgins (I saw her for free last nite at Darling Harbour aqua shell! It was an awesome gig… she played a great set for over an hour.. most of her album plus 2 new songs! And did I mention it was free? 😛 There’s just something about outdoor gigs at sunset… *sigh*)

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