WEEK 12: London Funnies

Following the announcement of my new job, my final week at Armani seemed to fly by. Before I knew it it was Friday and it was time to say goodbye to the swanky Armani offices and the beautiful people that work there. I'm going to miss being apart of the team, I am not however going to miss wearing all black every day. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be back.

A low-key weekend, due to over indulging Friday night means I have little to report on. With that in mind I thought I'd bring to you some of the language differences I've discovered since living in London. 

I'll admit I was aware of most of them before I arrived in Britain thanks to movies & TV shows, but changing my verbal filter from Aussie to Posh is easier said than done. If you're considering travelling or moving to Britain, perhaps it may be handy to brush up on you're english-speech.

Here's your go-to guide:

We'll start out slow... Vest - Singlet top
Sweets - Lollies
Flat - Apartment
Flip Flops - Thongs

Foods...
Courgette - Zucchini
Aubergine - Eggplant
Peppers - Capsicum

Other...
Thames (River that runs through London) - "Tems", the locals pronounce it in the most peculiar way given the spelling
You A'right? - How are you? or simply just a way to fill an awkward void in conversation
How you gettin on? See above description.
Quid - Bucks
Lorry - Truck, this one threw me for six when I first heard it, a what?!

The other way around, Australian terms that if said result in you sounding like a twat:

Pants - Underwear/Knickers, etc.
Thongs - G-String
Also if you do or say anything involving a knife be prepared to hear, "That's not a knife, this is a knife!" - That one was for you Tahir.

Hope this helps bring out the Brit in you. 

Let's finish things off with some beautiful views of Battersea. I'd love to share some sneaky inside snaps of my new place of work but with strict rules around confidentiality I don't wanna risk it. Instead you can bask in our office views.

Peace. xx

WEEK 10-11: City Life

Alright alright alright!! I know it's been over a week since my last post, an update is well over due. It's safe to say London is keeping me busy, so busy that I keep forgetting to take snaps of what it is I'm doing. So apologies in advance for the lack of interesting pictures.

Ever since arriving in London I've been desperate to get my hair cut, although it really is an expense I could like without. To save money I offered my mane up to a trainee stylist. Risky I know, but a girls gotta do what girls gotta do to keep a healthy head of hair AND pay the bills. 

I'll admit I was a little nervous but I was pretty happy with the result, since washing I've found a few stray bits here and there that were longer than others, but no big deal. 

Friday after work last week I got the opportunity to go to Sunset Safari at the London Zoo. This is an event they run throughout summer, the zoo stays open latter so the public can come and see the animals at night. They also have a variety of food markets, and extra entertainment on offer. 

As I was juggling a drink and all of my work belongings it was difficult to take photos, I got a few in the butterfly enclose and at the Penguin show. But all in all a fun and interesting night out.

With such beautiful weather on Sunday I was determined to be outside to enjoy it, I think I may have even got a little burnt! Myself and Steph went to Primrose Hill along with what seemed like half of London to have a picnic in the sunshine.

The next week flew by in a flurry of work, gym, dinners and flat viewings (FYI I'm moving again soon). Before I knew it the weekend was upon me again. Saturday was spent cruising along the Thames as I tagged along to a 30th birthday party on a boat, how could I say no? 

Us girls were too busy gossiping, the boat ride was over before we had a chance to take any photos. Or maybe the photo's were all horrible and I don't want to share them ;) I guess you're just gonna have to trust me on this one!

The rest of the weekend was filled with fairly low-key boring activities; washing, ironing, cleaning... I'll spare you the details. 

Let's tie things off with some exciting news, just today I accepted a new job! As of Monday I'll be working as receptionist for Victoria Beckham. A very quick turn around from interview through to hiring (all within the space of a few hours) but a welcome surprise. My time at Giorgio Armani has very quickly come to an end due to this however I now have the job security of a permanent position, plus a myriad of job benefits.. Here's to me and Posh becoming the best of friends, finally all those years of being a Spice Girls fan have paid off. 

I'll be sure to share with you all the details following my first week. Girl Power! 

WEEK 9: Football

After a big week of work I agreed to spending my Saturday afternoon watching the Arsenal Vs Aston Villa final in a pub right in the thick of Arsenal territory. I know I know, I can hear what you're all saying - you never thought you'd see the day that I went to watch a Football match (or Soccer as we call it) voluntarily. Well don't get too excited I haven't decided to embrace sport just because I'm in a new country, however I did promise myself that I would keep my mind open to new opportunities. Plus when there's drinks it makes the opportunity seem a little easier. 

All I can say is thank god Arsenal won, it's safe to say there were absolutely no AV fans in this pub. Right after kick off we witnessed our first pub brawl. Apparently one gentleman was not impressed by the service provided by the bar staff (in his defense it was extremely difficult to get served), upon receiving his order he proceeded to throw his drink back in the bartenders face to teach him a lesson. It didn't go over too well and us girls struggled to find a safe corner to stand out of harms way. No hiccups for the rest of the game, thank goodness. 

The thrill of the audience was contagious, I've never before seen a group of such passionate and proud supporters - chanting and jumping up and down at the site of any success.

Their spirit was contagious I couldn't resist...

The festivities carried on into the night and so Sunday was spent recovering. 

A weekend that passed way too quickly. This weekend is set for some sunshine and it feels like Summer has finally arrived in London. Bring on the Pimms, picnics and picturesque places - the 4P's as I like to call it.

Until next week... xo