Well, one thing you have to know when you decide to relocate for a job is that for sure things will not be as easy as you thought they would be. You are in your 30s, you are less adaptable than in the past, you don't want major changes in life and you are going to one of the biggest cities in the world. Although everything at work seems to work just fine, you can't help it, you cannot answer all important question that everybody ask you: "Do you want to live in London permanently?". I believe it's too soon to answer that, in just two months I have moved at least 5 times, being hosted by friends, places and hostels. And according to the Pyramide of Maslow: you have to be safe in order to try to achieve further things. So no for now, I cannot answer the question, I don't know if I like London, but I certainly cannot think me living here forever.
I miss my friends and my family and believe me making new friends and meeting new people in a huge city like London when you don't know no one is pretty tough here... So that's why Meetups are for.. You get to meet new people hanging around in new places or walking in the streets. But how easy is it to find the right people? Believe me, if you don't try it, you won't get it.. When you go to a new place, without knowing anyone, YOU have to make the start meet people... You have to go out of your comfort zone, don't be afraid of what people will say about you turning there alone and try to socialise. Because if you don't socialise, you won't be able to adjust to the environment, find your way around, settle down and see if you like London or not...
Yes, I am lucky, the best friend of my cousin is here and I have met also two terrific and really giving girls in my second meetup that they care so much for me. But is this enough to keep you in London? Everybody says that for now it's just perfect, for later on maybe not. I am just trying to chill out, enjoy my time in London and try to make the most of it. It's not as easy as I thought it would be.. But that's what life is for, to constantly surprise you..
Now I am writing from a borough near the city centre, in a shinny day, a little bit chilly though... I love the sun, but can I leave without it?
