Settling in...

Hmmm...

Settling in here in Derby....

I'm still trying to decide how I feel about actually being in Derby. Once again, I find myself in a situation similar to the one I was in last year.

With one distinct difference - NOT being in the bush:p

I'm in a foreign place (in a foreign country!) for work. Venturing into the unknown can sometimes be a very scary experience. Coming to a place on your own, where you know no-one, don't know what to do, don't know how to get there, not being as mobile as what you'd like...scary.

I STILL think I'm insane for doing this ALL on MY OWN! I've been called brave - sometimes I think it's more like stupidity disguised as bravery...but I've realised that I guess I am brave. Venturing out on my own. Gaining new experiences, seeing new places...all will just enhance my life journey.

I was chatting to my colleagues one lunch, asking what there is to do here in Derby seeing as, as far as I could see I've covered the tourist activities here. I was told.... 'the train station - to get you out of Derby!'

I burst out laughing when they told me this - but I guess it's true. Beyond the Cathedral - a beautiful church, like so many others - this one particularly known for Bess of Hardwick..some relation to the Tudors somewhere along the line. It's her resting place.

Then there's the museum. I guess it is a good museum - it has bits of everything and some amazing artwork by Joseph Wright but, for me, it pales in comparison to the museums I went to in London. I'm aware it's an unfair comparison, but one I've made nonetheless.

And that's it. No more tourist activities. Apparently there's a transport museum...I'll still see if I feel like going there.

Outside of Derby...well, that seems like a whole other story. There's Nottingham 30min away by bus...keen to see what's there - been told it's bigger and has more shops etc than Derby. Not that Derby is lacking in that department - it has all the shops and department stores you need.

There's also an airport close by...that flies to places in Europe...ideal for weekends away...Schengen visa....here I come! :)

With settling in comes things like admin..trying to sort out change of address, and random things - like getting wages on time! Can't do anything without money can I? Money, money, money...hate it/love it...always needed!

Still trying to figure out where I fit in here. It comes with time I guess...

Work...work's been ok so far. Will be learning lots. In the process of finding my feet there too.

Needless to say - there's more to life than work. So even though I'm here for work, and still don't know what to do where, how etc etc etc as soon as I'm able I'll be planning trips all over! I am on a working HOLIDAY visa after all:p