I'm in Brrringland!

I arrived safely in London after a five-hour delay on Oz Airways as there was a mechanical problem on the original plane and they had to find a replacement. I am jetlagged but at the same time, excited and happy to be here. P and I have had a long distance relationship for a year and thankfully, our time to be together has come.


The house that P found us is just perfect and I love it! We took a short walk along the river yesterday, which is literally just around the corner. Even with the gloomy skies and slight drizzle, the scenery was still stunning. I can only imagine how beautiful it will look in the summer when the trees are in full bloom. But don't take my word for it. See for yourself and drool!










The last couple of weeks on the Small Island were bittersweet. It was hard saying good bye to all my good friends. But I know that I'm lucky that I have so many great people in my life! I will miss you all a lot.


However, I also can't wait to start my new life here! I already have a lunch appointment this week and will meet more friends coming into town next week.


Anyway, my stuff should arrive next month so once the house is fully decorated, I will post photos. You can be sure that it will all look amazing! P really outdid himself with finding us this place. I am writing this in the living room right now, which has a lovely period detail like the carved ceiling light. This house was built in the 1883 and is much bigger than my apartment on our Small Island (though that really wouldn't be difficult). I would estimate it at at least 1,400 square feet excluding the garden courtyard.


As it's St Patrick's Day, P and I are going to our local pub for a nice drink. Be seeing you!

There is a Season for All Things

And thank goodness winter is just about over!

I resigned from my job last week (yahooooooooooooo!) and will shortly be off to sunnier (figuratively, not literally) shores. Most of you know that I’ve been extremely unhappy with my work situation for the past year. But I stayed on because of my new apartment and the wedding. I was also waiting for the bonus, which is enough to pay for my move plus also furnish our new house in London!

Going to work everyday was really a drag, but now I just want to focus on the positive things that are coming up.

I will definitely miss our small island, but I am also very excited about my new life with P. He has found us a fabulous three-bedroom detached house in a suburb only 30 minutes by train to the city centre. It even has a little courtyard garden at the back and I’m already planning to have bbq parties this summer! We are turning the third and smallest bedroom into a walk-in closet, so will have good-sized master and guest bedrooms. There is plenty of space for any of you who want to come and stay, but make sure you bring me lost of food supplies from our small island!

The icing on the cake is that the house is only a five-minute walk to the picturesque river. The path along the water is dotted with cosy pubs, five-star restaurants and coffee shops serving delicious cakes. And I for one can’t wait to enjoy them with my fantastic husband!

I will spend the upcoming days running around to the banks and so on doing what I need to do. Most of my lunch and dinner dates are already filled, but I am sure I can squeeze you in if you want to bid me farewell with a glass of champagne or two. ;-)

I have also decided that to retire this blog. It was fun while it lasted, but I am starting a new chapter in my life now and will no longer be on this small island. So much has changed since my first entry about keys on d*cks in August 2006. In the year and a half since, I moved into my own home, got married (who would’ve thought?!!) and now, am going to live in another country. Exciting times indeed!

For all your support and friendship, thank you guys so much. I will definitely be in touch again soon!