The Return

After a very hard final month at work, and a very tiring year in general (see previous posts for more information), I finally packed my bags and have left Spain to return to the UK. 

The journey itself was rather straightforward; all the suitcases were miraculously within the weight limit, my hand luggage, which I think was possibly a few millimetres larger than the stated limit, wasn't measured, everything was on time and the little girl behind me only kicked the back of my seat for about half of the journey, which I consider to be a bonus. I'd also like to think that God or the universe or whoever it is that controls these things gave me a sign when we were disembarking the Jet2 flight to Blackpool and Take That's "Back for Good" started to play. I was wholly convinced that the universe was telling me that this was it now, I had made the right decision and I was about to start on a new adventure and a new life here. My boyfriend, however, who is rather more pragmatic about these things, pointed out that it probably was not coincidental that they had chosen that song, and it was just part of the company's marketing strategy. Furthermore, it was probably more akin to a threat: "You are back here in rainy Blackpool FOR GOOD..... Unless you book one of our package holidays now!!"

Still, I am choosing to look on the bright side of life, as any Monty-Python-respecting Brit should. So, the torrential rain hasn't yet managed to dampen my spirits, and I am really enjoying being home. I am taking this week off to relax and revel in the glory of temporary* joblessness. Firstly because recharging the batteries is essential, (and, without meaning to sound too arrogant, I think I deserve a wee break) and secondly, I can use this time to get my errands done and cover my human MOT: doctor, dentist and hairdresser, so that I can concentrate one hundred percent on my applications later. 

Then, next week I am heading up to Scotland for a wedding and to stay with my best friend for a few days. After that is when the job hunt really intensifies. This blog has always meant to be about my entry into the media and so, as of next week, is when the entries are really going to pick up some pace. But, I am feeling good, I am feeling positive, and I'm ready to give them everything I've got. :)

(*Here's hoping! I may be talking about how wonderful joblessness is now, but it is only due to its novelty value...  if a year down the line I am still desperately begging people to take a chance on me, then it will not seem as wonderful. I was always one of those children who spent all year waiting for the six week holidays, and then got bored after two and was itching to go back. I'm sure that's how this will go too! At least it will give me something to write about!)