WEEK 8: Werk it

Little Miss Organised Emma has finally returned to the land of the living, I'm sure most of you know the Emma I'm referring to - the one that relies on routine and order to get through the day. While working as a temp here there and everywhere has allowed me get to know London in a very short space of time it's so nice to know that I don't have to determine a new route to work morning.

Friday was my first day working at Giorgio Armani Head Office, I'll admit I was a little nervous. The two who interviewed me spoke in a thick Italian accents and the dress code was very strict - I just wanted to make a good first impression. I needn't have panicked, everyone was extremely welcoming and now on day 4 I feel like I'm getting the hang of things and slowly learning to understand what the Italian staff are saying.

It's becoming a regular thing for me (you know how I like my routine) to walk down to the Broadway markets on Saturday to have a coffee and peruse the fresh produce and sweet treats. This week I splurged on the yummiest Tiramisu cheesecake....

So good!!

The weather was warm but it looked destined for rain. I was determined not to stay inside and watch movies all day so I headed out to the Portobello Road markets. When I arrived the drizzle had well and truly set in, it made it difficult to really get in there and shop without getting my eye poked out by an umbrella but I did love all the treasures I saw. 

I'll definitely be returning on a more cheerful day.

I realllllly wish I could live in one of the beautiful houses of Notting Hill - blue door or no blue door doesn't bother me.

Sunday was devoid of any site seeing, I saved this for Monday (It was a bank holiday long weekend) where I went to Brighton beach with a friend.

Only 1 hour on the train - easy!

I knew there wouldn't be sand like in Australia but I wasn't expecting pebbles of this size -

The pier brought back memories of Santa Monica and Louise and I salivated over the delicious carnival street food on offer; fresh donuts, nutella crepes and fairy floss to name a few. We saved our appetite's for the world renowned Fish and Chips which didn't disappoint.

The fish and chips left us feeling very full so in an attempt to walk it off we went to visit what Louise calls, 'The Taj Mahal of Brighton'. I'd have to say it is honestly the most out of place building in all of Brighton, there's a history behind why it was built but as we didn't do a tour I can't share any knowledge on the subject - sorry! Stunning non-the-less, with a gorgeous garden surrounding it.

A great day out, I can't wait to come back in the peak of summer so I can swim!

I may not have as much time to explore London as I use to, but an income means that I can afford to travel Europe. Stay tuned for pending European getaways.

Where do you think I should head to first? xo