WEEK 7: Job. Check.

So I'm now seven weeks in to my London adventure and I know there's a few of you out there that are fairly jealous of my life right now. Well this week instead of plastering more beautiful pictures of London I thought I'd share with you some of the tough realities of the initial months of moving to London - but don't worry I'll share some fun stuff too :)

This week brings another week of unemployment and while this may sound appealing to those of you who work really hard at your job and could use a much deserved break, for me who has been unemployed for 7 weeks, had your bank balance halved in conversion, been on shopping spree in NYC (self inflicted I know), paid a deposit on a rental property, and well I could go on but I think you get the picture by now - it's tough and money is tight!! Not only this but I feel as though my brain is turning to moosh being unchallenged week by week.

After having knock backs for a number of really great roles, who each assured me that it was a tough decision, this week was a little disheartening. I was told this would happen from my fellow Aussie's in London and now it was here. In previous weeks I'd been kept distracted from my lack of long-term employment with temporary office work but this week was dead quiet and I spent day after day hassling the many recruiters I'm registered with to please bare me in mind for ANYTHING that came through to them that I may be suitable for.

With this in mind I tossed up the idea of heading on a short trip away to clear my mind, I even spoke to a travel agent, got a great deal and was ready to book it. I'd never been this spontaneous in my life, I slept on the decision phoned and then of course responsible Emma returned. Sure I would have a great time, see more of Europe and meet a lot of interesting new people, but I would also spend more money and return once again to no job. Basically right back where I was. So no spontaneous trip for me.

This week became all about staying positive, I just hadn't come across the right role for me yet and it'll probably come knocking when I least expect it. In the meantime I'm taking up the un official title of 'London Site-seeer'.

So you've heard the tough stuff in words, here's the fun stuff in pictures....

On Saturday myself and a few girls went to see Pitch Perfect 2, so much fun!! Highly recommend.  

Sunday I finally made it to Columbia Road Markets, it was bursting with people and flowers. Plenty of fresh food and antiques to browse also. I'll definitely be back. 

I stumbled across this place on my walk home from the markets. Kind of a community garden situation with petting zoo. A pretty place to just sit and read a book in the sun. 

Then on Tuesday while I was temping - 

Like I said it always happens when you least expect it, and when you can't answer the phone. Grrr!!

Due to this Wednesday was booked solid with meetings. Sounds promising...

and after a day of back to back meetings, and one mistaken trip to battersea (thanks Citymapper) I can now announce I officially have a job!! A 3 month role at Giorgio Armani, it's hopefully a start of great things for the future. THANK GOD I didn't go away!!!

Thanks to everyone who's picked me up while I've been down over the past couple of weeks, your ongoing support definitely helped me get through the tough times. I love you all. 

Again, I'd love to hear what you're enjoying reading/seeing and perhaps what you'd like to see a litttle less of. Please comment below.

Over and out xx