I think being back in London

Will greatly improve the diversity of my postings here. The amount of things that you observe in this big hunking city is truly amazing... Here's to brining the comedy back to this blog, we've had quite enough of the tragic kind for a long time.

I was on the tube the other night coming back from one of my numerous flat viewings. I was on the circle line heading to kings cross to make the transfer to the picadily line to head back up to andrea and dany's house... Then the most daper man i've seen in a very long time boarded the train. He was a page right out of a different time... he was immaculate, petite but so well groomed it was almost giggle-worthy. He had his hair cut in a short style with a light amount of styling cream to hold it in place without looking overstated. He wore a blue overcoat with suede lapels. A very large gold and silver rolex, a bespoke suit, a gold ring on his index finger with a few diamonds and Louis Vuitton loafers. I know that in writing this it sounds cliche which in it's own way it was but he carried it off with such an air or confidence and charm you couldnt' help but notice him. As the doors opened we arrived to the door at the same time and he halted and motioned for me to pass through before him. I did the mental tick box in my head in thinking... he doesn't just look the part, he acts it. He then floated a a great pace between all the commuters and then flounced up the staircase and out of sight. When I arrived to the next platform I had a few minutes to wait. What I didn't however notice, was the fact that he was right behind me. We boarded the next train and held the pole in the middle of the carriage as at that time of night the train was very crowded. It was so funny as I couldn't help but stare at him. He was such an interesting creature. I wanted to know his name his story and I cant' describe it but I just couldn't get over how old school English he looked. I'm sure he couldn't help but notice me processing him... So out I flick my ipod and in an attempt at subtle humour shuffled up 'this charming man' by the smiths. As I've got an ipod touch you can see the album cover and song name on the display. I'm almost certain he noticed it. Ha ha tube flirting!!

As the train pulled into my station I promised myself that if he got off the train at my stop I would ask him for a drink.... I got off, turned back to see if he too had gotten off, but alas he did not so my chance was lost... he wisked away along to wherever was his final destination.

I smiled all the way home...

One step closer

I found a flat finally... close to where I lived before... the places I saw where seriously sketchy... Pretty frightening as all of them were minimum 330 quid a week! So the location for work may not be the best but Sienna and I are going to attempt to commute either by bus or by scooter. I'm sussing out which scooter will be best. If we can do Scooter I imagine us getting there in close to the same time as if we rode a bike which sadly is still a bit too risky for my liking on London roads.

The anti-climax of the flat finding I'm hoping is good. I guess when you wait for something for so long sometimes when you get it there is more resignation rather than delight. I guess once we're in there and we make it ours it will be better!

Sienna's visa came through too and thank god for that as if it didn't I would be in one seriously dubious situation. So for once, the stars aligned.

My lunch meeting today with my recruiter was cancelled so I've got the day to myself! I'm hoping to pop by the art fair and see jo!

Two more weeks to wait till Sienna arrives. I'm gutted not to be with her on her 3rd birthday but what can you do??? We will celebrate as soon as she arrives!

I did actually arrive...

I do sort of feel like I was sucked into a vortex once I i did though. A wash of old memories of having arrived here all those years ago for the first time. It's been so difficult to be without Sienna but also quite good as there is no way on earth I would have been able to flat hunt with her. The market is not very friendly right now and even after pushing back my work start date by a week to try and allow time to view more places... still no joy.

However on the most positive note ever... they finally approved Sienna's settlement visa. I was really begining to worry they wouldn't issue it and then I would be in a nightmare situation. But yesterday they gave me the good news which lightens my heart immensely. So within the next week or so she will be here with me! Lilli not for a few more months yet but we're getting there slowly!

I don't know really how on earth I ended up back here. I was a quick decision made during a very stressful time. All will seem a bit more focused once I am back in a flat that is ours.

I'm mastering the fine art of patience.

kind of...