Well I've finally found the time to sit down and write a bit about what I have been up to here. First of all, I have moved out of my great aunts, and am now living in Acton which is in west London. Living in a house with 5 Aussies and 4 Kiwis so there are 9 of us in total. This is the house where I am living.

I am sharing a room with Nicola who is one of Hope's friends. Was so grateful for her offering the spare spot with her to me! I haven't yet met everyone, though those that I have met seem nice which is all good. I'm waiting to see what the rivalry is like come rugby time though!

I am working as well which is good as it means I will have £ coming in so I am not spending my hard earnt Aussie$. The people I work with are fantastic, very socialable bunch, we all went to the pub after work on Thursday which was only my second day, and it was a good way to get to know what people are really like.

Have spent a bit of time around at Tania's house. Her flatmates are very welcoming so I now feel comfortable just rocking up and making myself at home. I went out last night with Tania and her flatmate Liz and some other girls they know. We went into Regent St in the city to some club called 'Strawberry Moons'. It was pretty good after we eventually got in there! Needless to say I drank a little too much, but so did we all and it was an awesome night.

Going to meet up with Renee (who I used to work with at the CBA) tonight, so that should be good. Anyway I best be off. Just thought that I should update this as mum said some people have actually been checking it, and I haven't updated it in a while!!

I know I'm slack, but here is an update

Well I do apologise for not updating. I know a few people do actually read this page. First of all, the last 4 weeks or so before I left Aussie were really busy! Everything was just mad, including work. I managed to leave Brisbane still sane though. I spent a few days down at Pop's before I left, which was great. Also got to spend some time with my two favourite girls, being Flick and Mahl's. There had been a fair bit of rain out there a few days before I arrived there and the river was up a bit. I went boogie boarding down the river with Felicity, and yes Flick, I'm still sporting the bruises and cuts and scratches from the rocks to prove it.

After Pops me Nanna and Pop at Nambucca Heads for a couple of nights. Its absolutely beautiful down there, and the RSL does a mean chicken and bacon pizza! Was great to catch up with them before I left. Returned home on the Wednesday before I flew out, and spent the afternoon renewing my drivers license and little things like that.

Had my last BBQ meal the night before I left, as always, Dads BBQ was up to its usual high standards.

Flew out of Brisbane without any hassles, except that I had to take my money belt off to go through security and I left in on the conveyor and forgot about it. Lucky when I remembered and went back it was still there, and all money accounted for!

Flight to Korea not to bad. Stayed at the Hyatt at Incheon airport. 5 * luxury. It was absolutely gorgeous. Flew out the next day bound for Heathrow. That 2nd leg of the journey was an absolute killer. Don't want to have to be doing a flight that long again anytime soon.

I've been here a week, and so far the first thing that comes to mind to tell you all is its REALLY REALLY cold.

Went for an interview with a recruitment agency to do some temping, so hopefully something will come of that this week. Friday I went to Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guard. Sooo many people there. And I got my photo taken with a Bobby there!

Friday night I went out with Tania and her flatmates to the Walkabout at Shepherds Bush. Now Mike D, I know you told me to steer clear of that place, but it really wasn't too bad I didn't think. Definitely reminded me of my nights out in Auckland though.

Saturday I made myself a temporary kiwi for the day, and joined in on the circle line pub crawl. I heard it was actually on the news in NZ - thousands of kiwis on a pub crawl all ended up gathering at Westminster at 4pm for the Haka. Didn't actually see or hear the haka, due to the huge crowds but it was awesome just to be a part of it. Oh and by the way, its legal to drink in public here! I think I'm going to like it here very much! Many a tube station was shut down on the circle line due to the crowds of kiwis, and the kiwi songs were being sung everywhere you went. The poor coppers, I don't think they knew what hit them, all of a sudden they were trying to cordon off streets and stuff to cope with the crowds.

Well and that brings me to today, tired, hungover and cold. But all worth it! I miss everyone heaps, and will keep in touch by email as I usually do.

Till next time!