Interview day

So yesterday morning about about 6 a.m. there was a car accident right outside my window and the horn of the car that got hit wouldn't quit--from my bed I could hear the car being towed away! That isn't what woke me up, though...the sun rises here at a little before 4:45 and doesn't set till almost 9:30, making the days reeeeally long--a good thing, since there's lots to do. :)

My confirmation interview yesterday morning was interesting and exciting. I showed up in a suit because I didn't know any better, and my new co-workers had a good laugh at my expense when the man that met me said, "...and as you can see, we don't really wear suits here." Thanks for telling me. :) But luckily they're all very personable people--young and easy to laugh right along with. The company itself looks like a good time. It's smaller and more low-key than I expected, but I'll be able to get lots of good experience and it looks like they'll let me take initiative on writing projects, plus they're really looking for my input as far as editorial decisions and design, which is exciting! I'll probably focus on the website, which is great, plus they've got an issue coming out in September that I'll probably get to write for.

So far we've had lots of free time, so I've been shopping a bit. Personal revelation No. 3: I love pointless shopping, but don't have the money to do it. Other than that guilty pleasure, there's been time for exploring, learning my way around, finding close/cheap grocery stores and restaurants, going out with friends, etc. Most things are within walking distance and those that aren't are just an easy tube ride away.

Something else I enjoy is trying to blend in with the British crowd, rather than stand out as a tourist or lost American, especially when going out to eat or to work. Obviously I'm an American tourist when taking 496034 pictures of Big Ben and Parliament. :) I've found that as long as I look like I know where I'm going and don't talk, I'm usually not too conspicuous.