Job + Flat = The Dream.

Time's been going so quickly! I've now only got about a month left at my internship (this is my excuse for lack of blog-posts - all my blogging effort has gone into this blog.  Check it out, it's pretty jazzy. 


But this means that I've got to start looking for a 'real' job now! Which is exciting & scary in equal parts...Well actually, I think that now I've had this experience in an office environment & know that I'm actually capable of doing the job, I'm more excited. 


Which is definitely a good thing! Because with a job comes a flat (hopefully)! 
Therefore, it should come as no great surprise that I've spent many hours already looking at property porn.
Ranging from the 'I could never afford this in a million years, but isn't it beautiful'

 

For the Super Rich only

*sigh*
But having said that, there are a few gems I've come across too, which aren't eye-wateringly pricey, which is nice to know. Only thing is, I don't know where I'm going to be working, or who I'm going to be living with (either The Boy or Sj) & where they'll want to live...Because I don't really have a preference at the moment, as long as I'm near a tube or train. 
This is mainly because my hatred for busses can threaten to become consuming at times.  

And another awesome side to moving out will be being able to decorate!!! Eeeee.
Hello Ikea!

As for the job hunt - well! 
The websites I've been casually looking at include:
Artshub 
Creative Review 
Brand Republic 
University of the Arts 

I think I'm going to start applying to a few jobs listed soon (when I know my current leaving date, etc.), but a couple of friends have mentioned that it might be easier to sign up with a recruitment agency, so I might just do that too! 

FIngers crossed :]


xo

Recently...

Interning (InDesign, Excel, Phonecalls, Shoreditch, Office, Sitting, Fun!)
Swimming (& trying not to drown)
New Years (Wahoo, 12 hours, Dancing, Drinking)
Sammie-Jo's birthday (Lunch, Kaos, Messy, Cute)
Bracey & Megans (Drinking, Films, Games, Food, Pj's)
Ikea (Meatballs!)
Plan-Making (Weekends!!)
Future Planning (House & Job Hunting)


Loving Life ♥

A lazy post...

Click to enlarge. It's amazing :) 

xo

MILF in the making ;)

I can't believe I haven't blogged about this yet, but one of my bestest friends Helen is expecting her first Bubba soon!

She's due in Feb, so is looking a little more bump-y right now - all very exciting :)
At first it did seem a little surreal that one of my friends was going to have a little person (we're not grownups yet, surely!), but now it's just plain exciting!
Something else to look forward to will be in a few years, when I can proudly show the little one beautiful pictures of her Mummy getting waaaasted** :) teehee. 
This has also recently meant fun times in shops I wouldn't usually go into/avoid...baby item shops!

Everything's just so small & soft, it's hard not to want to buy everything in sight! In the end though, I managed to narrow the gift-buying down to this;

so soft & tiny! Aww. Almost worth having one...almost :)


I think if I could just spend silly amounts of money & borrow someone else's baby for dressing up, the company for the job would probably be The White Company. I would love to post some pictures of the bits they have online, but they're all GIF images...so go check out the website! 
Actually, having a browse around the 'adult' part, there are quite a few things that would make lovely Christmas presents.
I especially like the "Home > At Home > Home Accessories > Small Solid Clear-Glass Tealight Holders". (Hint, hint).

*Also, a handy tip shared by both The Mother & The Grandmother; when you've got morning sickness, eat ginger biscuits & drink ginger beer! 

Speaking of Christmas, it's that time of year again - the annual Christmas shopping routine of mild panic (don't know what to get/who to get for/how much to spend), followed by an almost euphoric (interesting definition, no?) feeling when you find something that's just right. Then a general feeling of smugness, provided this has all occurred before Dec 23rd. 
Oh, I bloody love Christmas!    


xo

Ps. **

She's gonna be one hell of a Yummy Mummy ♥

Simple pleasures...

I actually can't wait to be able to paint my nails again! 

(Click to enlarge & enjoy the detailing!)

 16 days & counting...(or 12 working day, which sounds nicer) ♥   

Ps. All pics from fuckyeahprettynails.tumblr.com & wah-nails.com! 

Yes!

Just browsing Asos, as you do, & came across a necklace which I very much want now! 

It's so lovely & simple...Just a bit of a shame it's £102.60...

  

Fingers crossed Accessorize rips it off sooner rather than later :)

xo 

Ps. Story & pics of The Boy's graduation to come shortly! So proud <3 

Sitting Vs. Standing

Well!
 I was planning on posting about something really interesting that I read in the Sunday Times Style mag & post a nice little link to the article, but apparently you have to be a (paying!) member to see it! Pfffffft. 
I don't think so. Especially when the mag is free in the first place! Outraged. 
Anyways, it was basically all about working standing up as opposed to sitting down. It's pretty interesting when you think about it, & as the article pointed out, most creative offices have people getting up & down & being generally more active than most others. 

 It also went on to explain about how the whole work/stand up thing is really catching on in America! There are places you can buy desks & 'work stations' that adjust in height, so you can stand & type or whatever it is you do for a bit...
I think it sounds like a pretty good idea to be honest! 
 One of the women they interviewed for it (I forget who it was...but left the magazine on the tube for some lucky person to read), but she either owned or ran her business, and apparently really enjoyed standing & doing work for a couple of hours at a time. 
  So not only does it make you (potentially) more creative, but you burn about 280 more calories a day...not too shabby! 
  I actually think it sounds like a really good idea, especially as at the moment I spend about 9 hours a day on my feet, but generally have plenty of energy throughout, & never find it difficult to "think on my feet" as it were...
  I wonder if my new employers would find it odd if I started working standing up in the middle of the office? 
Perhaps one to try at home for now...

xo


Ps. Just found this, which also highlights the health benefits slash tries to scare you into standing 24/7! 

Are you sitting down for this? Well, you may want to stand up, actually… recent studies have confirmed something that common sense has been telling us all for years: spending too much time sitting down is bad for your health. A study recently published by the American Cancer Society shows that spending much of your waking hours seated (i.e. that 9-5 work shift) has a deleterious effect on your health that puts you at high risk for obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes – even if you diligently exercise every day!

Dumdumdum!