#emigrant joys

[theemigrantsong]

This is why I am absolutely sure it was the best decision in my life to come live in London.

Stephen Mangan and Matthew Macfadyen were very kind and gracious to not only talk to us after hilarious but physically challenging play Perfect Nonsense (they were perfect as Jeeves and Wooster), but they also posed for pictures with me. I will never forget that day. Not only I laughed until my sides hurt, I also got to meet them! I adore them so very much and this was simply amazing. I still cannot quite believe it happened but it did! Never moving from London, that's for sure.

I also was very happy that I didn't miss the memo that it was Wear A Grey Jumper To Work day. 

[theemigrantsong]

I think Thor's hammer is the accurate proportion to Hemsworth. 

The second pic - me and a wonderful teacher and dancer from Egypt, Mohamed Shahin. Had three workshops with him 10 days ago, watched a spectacular show with him and best dancers from UK and some other countries.

These two photos represent why I LOVE living in London. Awesome stuff always happens and also plenty of great dance opportunities. Even if I had to quit one of my dance schools. I will find another one. Or keep going to dance festivals and workshops.

Other than that, it's totally spring here. Some trees are blooming, +12C, saw some daffodils and other flowers too. Not green yet but I guess soon.

[theemigrantsong]

Handsome Hammersmith. Today sky was amazing.

I love it that we have a massive roof terrace at work. Can't wait for spring and warmth and lunches on the roof.

[theemigrantsong]

Hello foggy London.

You are my second favorite after your sunny counterpart.

[theemigrantsong]

So this is my new home at Ealing Common!!!!! Moving on Saturday!

That was exceptionally quick: two weeks of browsing and contacting people, first room that I went to view and I thought, hell, I want this place. Two flatmates, already met one of them, nice French girl. Flat is big but no living room and the kitchen is small but I don't really care: look at the size of the room! The wardrobe mirror is very handy because I will be practicing my dance a lot.

There is one small issue however: people could stay over only if I inform the landlord and maximum for a few days (because of the bills that the landlord pays, he declared that it's just one person living there). But he seems really nice and I think everything should work out. At worst I can move out somewhere else in 4 months.

EDIT: Added a pic from Google Streetview of the house. Green arrow points to my room.

[theemigrantsong]

First day at the new job was ok: information overload, gotta learn so much...

Team seems nice and friendly, had lunch with all of them today. I also made it on time to Christmas party this Friday: funniest thing though that the theme is Arabic Night :) There's going to be bellydance and firedance so I am very very curious how good actually those dancers are going to be, might even get some contacts for dance studio!

Now onto the next headache challenge: find a place to live.

[theemigrantsong]

Read the contract, my official first day will be Monday. Shit just got real.

[theemigrantsong]

GAVAU DARBĄ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IN HAMMERSMITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!