Monday, August 27, 2007

Part II (the sequel)

I have been missing everyone like crazy but at the same time, settling in and just walking around central london to get a feel and figure out where I want to live when I am looking for my own place. I have seen some great apartments online in Marylebone and St. John's Woods which would not be too far from work, but holding out for something in Camden itself. Yes, I want to be able to walk when ever possible and bus it when it's not. I love the tube - seems bizarre since I had that thing about trains in Chicago but go figure. Right now, it takes me about forty minutes to get from home in the NorthWest to where I will be working at University College London, so it is not too bad. And I live far enough away that there are seats!

Okay, you probably noticed I have been talking about work. Well, I had the job interview on Wednesday afternoon. Went in and just talked with the committee for a bit - was asked lots of stats and methodology questions, had some moments of maybe I am not quite sure what I am talking about, but got a good feeling. Left the interview a little after three-thirty to head home, and on my way home, was dissecting the interview with a friend. As I walk in the door (around four o'clock), my aunt meets me to say that the head of the committee just called and they want to offer me the job! I was blown away! Really makes you feel like it was worth it, you know? So, I have called them back to informally accept but waiting on the formal paperwork to know exactly how much they are offering and all that good stuff. It is a really nice group I would be working with, and I am psyched about the benefits: 30 days off a year, a london allowence per annum, and time off around christmas, easter, and august.

As for the other good stuff, I am living a bit away from the sway and swing of things as I am in the suburbs but I do get the flat all to myself in a week and will be living on my own for about a month and a half. I have already explored the surrounding environs and I have made it down to the city to explore St. Pancras/King's Cross area and where UCL is located as well as walked all along Oxford Street, looking at all the high street shops and what not. So, my goal is to just to get to know the city, walking around and having fun with it. Hope to hear from you all soon and whenever you're up, give me a ring so we can get together. It is always good to see some familiar faces...

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