Thursday
Jun022011
Where have I been!?
Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 10:39PM
It's been almost a month since my last post. A month! Not quite though, so it hasn't been such a huge fail. Just a little fail.
My excuse is that I have just been too busy with life, but of course, that's not really an excuse. I have been pretty busy though, and feel I deserve some leniency; after all, leaving two jobs, packing up a whole apartment, flying to California, running around California, flying to England, and then piecing my life back together here has taken up quite a lot of time.
So, what's been happening then?
Well, as I am sure a lot of you know, I'm back in the UK now for the summer. My visa expired, university ended for Nicole, and so it was farewell to Madison. I reluctantly resigned from my jobs in the Capitol, hoping to return after the Summer. My boss took the office out for drinks and snacks to the local Irish eatery, and I had a fun time reminiscing about my experiences here, gulping down a final glass of Wisconsin beer (Spotted Cow of course), and eating some yummy fries, sliders and wings.
Then it was back home to finish packing and cleaning the apartment before we had to depart the next day. Oh how I hate packing. Seriously...it really doesn't get any easier. Having a life in two different countries really does get annoying you know. That, and having too much stuff.
So, we left as much stuff as we could in our apartment (since we know and trust our sub-lettor), and I still ended up leaving with two huge full cases, weighing 49lbs, and 65lbs. That meant some overweight fees at the airport. But, it had to be done. Wouldn't want to leave a favourite item of clothing behind now would I?!
Once that was done, I managed to squeeze in a trip to a bar to say bye to some people from my other job at work. They kindly bought my some nice beverages, as I had a fun farewell to Madison. Then it was back home, more last minute packing and cleaning (though Nicole stayed up even later) and a few hours of sleep before we were on our way West.
More on the flight in another blog. We arrived safe and sound in California, and spent a nice few days enjoying the company of Nicole's family, celebrating birthdays and championship victories, relaxing and running errands, and preparing for departure from the US. Oh and I got some sunbathing in too...perhaps a little too much.... or too little protection....
Sun burnt and skin peeling, I returned to the UK, along with Nicole, last week. Since returning, we've been running around like headless chickens somewhat, trying to get various tasks completed, catching up on goings on, visiting friends and family etc.
A day after we arrived, we had a quick trip down to London, to attend a club night Nicole just had to be a part of. It was nice walking around Camden, and then the night was rather entertaining-ClubLad- rubbing shoulders with band members from One Night Only, Ellie Goulding, and Ginny from Harry Potter. A few hours sleep at a youth hostel, and then, after a pleasant walk taking in sights of London (and a reminder to put up pictures from our last trip to London 10months ago), we were on the train heading North again.
After finally unpacking and getting sorted, I have the wonderful task of getting a job. Those pesky, time consuming, annoying things which are necessary to be able to afford life. And even finding a job to apply for is proving rather difficult, let alone actually being offered one. I'll be making lots and lots of applications this coming week, and most likely wandering around begging for one... if you know of any available jobs, please do let me know!
Most recently though, things have been looking up a little; I had two meetings with casting agencies about being a TV extra, and have some paid work this Monday. If all goes well, I may have to make a new section for the website, detailing my acting exploits of late!
For now though, it's back to more job apps.
My excuse is that I have just been too busy with life, but of course, that's not really an excuse. I have been pretty busy though, and feel I deserve some leniency; after all, leaving two jobs, packing up a whole apartment, flying to California, running around California, flying to England, and then piecing my life back together here has taken up quite a lot of time.
So, what's been happening then?
Well, as I am sure a lot of you know, I'm back in the UK now for the summer. My visa expired, university ended for Nicole, and so it was farewell to Madison. I reluctantly resigned from my jobs in the Capitol, hoping to return after the Summer. My boss took the office out for drinks and snacks to the local Irish eatery, and I had a fun time reminiscing about my experiences here, gulping down a final glass of Wisconsin beer (Spotted Cow of course), and eating some yummy fries, sliders and wings.
Then it was back home to finish packing and cleaning the apartment before we had to depart the next day. Oh how I hate packing. Seriously...it really doesn't get any easier. Having a life in two different countries really does get annoying you know. That, and having too much stuff.
So, we left as much stuff as we could in our apartment (since we know and trust our sub-lettor), and I still ended up leaving with two huge full cases, weighing 49lbs, and 65lbs. That meant some overweight fees at the airport. But, it had to be done. Wouldn't want to leave a favourite item of clothing behind now would I?!
Once that was done, I managed to squeeze in a trip to a bar to say bye to some people from my other job at work. They kindly bought my some nice beverages, as I had a fun farewell to Madison. Then it was back home, more last minute packing and cleaning (though Nicole stayed up even later) and a few hours of sleep before we were on our way West.
More on the flight in another blog. We arrived safe and sound in California, and spent a nice few days enjoying the company of Nicole's family, celebrating birthdays and championship victories, relaxing and running errands, and preparing for departure from the US. Oh and I got some sunbathing in too...perhaps a little too much.... or too little protection....
Sun burnt and skin peeling, I returned to the UK, along with Nicole, last week. Since returning, we've been running around like headless chickens somewhat, trying to get various tasks completed, catching up on goings on, visiting friends and family etc.
A day after we arrived, we had a quick trip down to London, to attend a club night Nicole just had to be a part of. It was nice walking around Camden, and then the night was rather entertaining-ClubLad- rubbing shoulders with band members from One Night Only, Ellie Goulding, and Ginny from Harry Potter. A few hours sleep at a youth hostel, and then, after a pleasant walk taking in sights of London (and a reminder to put up pictures from our last trip to London 10months ago), we were on the train heading North again.
After finally unpacking and getting sorted, I have the wonderful task of getting a job. Those pesky, time consuming, annoying things which are necessary to be able to afford life. And even finding a job to apply for is proving rather difficult, let alone actually being offered one. I'll be making lots and lots of applications this coming week, and most likely wandering around begging for one... if you know of any available jobs, please do let me know!
Most recently though, things have been looking up a little; I had two meetings with casting agencies about being a TV extra, and have some paid work this Monday. If all goes well, I may have to make a new section for the website, detailing my acting exploits of late!
For now though, it's back to more job apps.
Reader Comments (2)
I am exhausted just reading this recent blog, but good to hear from you. Just want to say best of luck ("break a leg") with your TV activity!!!!
I can't wait for your acting section! Do it! :) I wanna see you as an extra :( record it for me?
PS your next post should be about our adventures.