For the past two days we have visited more apartments, slowly narrowing down where we think we'll live. We saw a few today, some even with river views. The hard part about looking for a flat is generally we find one each day that we would really like. The annoying thing is that with no job we need to pay so much money upfront.
Yesterday, we both sort of fell in love with a place that was over budget. Have a look and see what you think. Lovely apartment in Putney It had a cute garden and very close to the tube station. Lots of room for visitors and the best oven and cook top for Benny's cooking. If we both get jobs soon, hopefully we can negotiate and get it or at least try and find something similar. It had such a great homely feel as soon as we walked in. It reminded us of our place in Taringa as it was underground but still had so much light. I'm in love with it, I just wish we were in the position to rent it.
Yesterday was also a big day. I had to get my eyebrows waxed. It is always very nerve racking finding someone that is as good as Kenny at Graceville. Well I'm now glad I wear glasses and they'll grow back. It's a little uneven. Benny assures me no one will notice. The problem with trying to get your eyebrows waxed in London is they like to use this ancient Indian technique of threading, which doesn't use wax. It is incredibly painful. I will have to do some heavy research in the next few weeks to try and find someone that uses wax.
Last night we went to our first Quiz Night. We can proudly say we didn't come last but we didn't come close to coming first. One question I did get right on the table was what instrument has jingles? The answer is the tamborine. Benny got the sport answer correct, no surprise. What is the most common first name of an English cricket captain? Michael. Overall we had a great night catching up with Benny's friends that moved here in March. I'm still trying to get used to only having one size to choose from when ordering cider or beers. They only offer pints. They are huge. One drink will do me for the night.
Today after apartment viewing we went shopping in Oxford Circus. It was scary. So many people and very little help from the sales assistant. I'm trying to find a pair of black heels for job interviews. Who knew it would be so hard. After 4 hours of exploring stores we had no luck and went home very tired in need of an afternoon cup of tea. We're going to quiz Melissa on places without crowds to find some work shoes. We are still so tired.
Tomorrow I'm off to meet with another recruiter who thinks she has some work. Fingers crossed.
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