News update

So just a quick update for you guys today. About a month ago I had an assessment day with Debenhams, which is a department store for those of you who don't know, and they said they would let us know from the 13th of October onwards if we'd got the job or not.

If you follow my blog you will know that I have been out of the country for 2 weeks, however I had my PC and English phone with me so I could still receive emails and calls. Anyways on Monday I got a message from one of the girls that was in my group on the assessment day asking me if I had got the job. 

I immediately went and looked at my emails and checked my phone but I hadn't received anything. I thought I might have received a letter, so when I got home yesterday I checked but nothing had come through the post. 

This morning when I got up I got the number for HR in Debenhams. I called them and a really nice woman answered. I told her that I had done an assessment day and hadn't heard anything back from them and was wondering if  they could tell me anything. 

She ask for my name, address and the name of the person who I had my interview with. She then put me on hold so she could call the store. I was really anxious and was just admitting defeat when she came back on the line and told me that I had been offered the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :). 

I am so so so happy, it has really boosted my confidence and has made me feel even better about moving over here. 

Izzy

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My 2 weeks in Italy

So my 2 weeks in Italy is up, and considering that I didn't want to come back and I had a tooth out it wasn't as dreadful as I thought it would be. 

Although I didn't get out of the house that much I spent a good amount of time with my mum which was nice because I had been missing her. I also helped out with her play that she was in. 

One of the best things about being back in Italy is that I was able to drive. I have missed driving a lot, so as soon as I get a job (hopefully soon) I will get some driving lessons and then I'll save up for a car.

I've definitely taken advantage of the fact that I've been here to eat Sushi,Pasta and Pizza because although you can obviously get these 3 things in England Sushi is very expensive so until I'm earning proper money I won't be going out for that anytime soon, and there's nothing like Pasta and Pizza from Italy. 

A few pics from these 2 weeks

Waiting to board the plane at Heathrow

Helping mum out with the play she was in

The view from my mums office 

An outfit of the day

My baby :)

What has everyone been up to these 2 weeks? 

Izzy

xxx

D-day

So if you follow my blog you will know that I've been having major problems with my teeth, wisdom tooth to be exact.

Today was finally the day that they were going to take it out. 

So I was so nervous and scared when I got there and they gave me this calming thing which didn't work one bit.

I went into the surgery and the first thing that I had to do was another X-ray which hurt sooooo much. I had to bite down on this thing as hard as I could and it was digging into my gum. It was awful. 

After that they gave me the anesthetic and the needle that they used was massive and of course that hurt as well. They gave me a hell of a lot of anesthetic which is good I guess otherwise I don't think that I would have been able to bear the pain.  

The dentist then decided that he wasn't going to take the actual wisdom tooth out, but the one next to it so the 7th tooth. He did this because it was an easy process than trying to extract the wisdom tooth.

So now I have a massive gap in my mouth, which you can't see but I can feel and it feels really weird. 

However, I'm happy that it has finally been done. It's a bit sore but I have antibiotics and painkillers so that's good. Oh and lots of ice cream :). 

I have to go back to the dentist next week to get the stitches out, but hopefully, fingers crossed, that will be the last time for quite a while. 

Izzy

xxx

Wisdom Tooth Woes

So last weekend my wisdom tooth started to bother me again. I started taking antibiotics but they definitely weren't working as well as they had when I had to take them 2 months ago. 

Anyway I knew that I couldn't wait until the 26th of November (which was when I was supposed to have my appointment at the hospital) so I made an appointment at the dentist. 

I went and he gave me another course of antibiotics to take on top of the ones I was already taking and he also told me to call the hospital and ask them if I could fix an appointment at an earlier date. 

I did this and they basically told me that there wasn't another date available, they told me that I'd have to call every day and see if someone had cancelled.

Anyway yesterday I was talking to my mum on the phone and she said that it would be best if I went back to  Italy so I could have it done privately by the dentist that has worked on my teeth for years.

So that's what is going to happen. I'm flying back on Monday for 2 weeks. If you read my blog you will probably guess that I'm hardly ecstatic about going back to Italy so soon after my move to England. Oh well at least I get to see my mum and dad and my doggy :). 

Izzy

xxx

Last Week In Pictures

A trip to the National Gallery was needed 

Looking out at Trafalgar Square and the back of Nelson's Column 

You can't visit London without seeing Big Ben

A nice stroll along the south bank without taking photos isn't a stroll at all

A lovely view, even the sun made an appearance

The outside of the British Museum 

The inside of the British Museum (well some of it anyway)

Outside with my back to the British Museum

Some music in Covent Garden

The end of a perfect day has to end with a Starbucks of course

A night out in London

Comfort food after the previous nights shenanigans 

Izzy 

xxx

NI number: My experience and what you need to know

So for those of you that don't know when you come over to the UK you have to apply for an NI (National insurance) number. Even if you are like me British. 

If you have lived in the UK all your life you automatically receive your NI number when you turn 16, however if you have not lived in Britain you have to go through a process to get it.

This process is very annoying and not the best experience in the world. 

The first thing you have to do is call a number to make an appointment for the interview.  If you click here it will take you to the page with the number you have to call and it'll explain what an NI number is. 

So when you call  the number you will have a mini interview, where they will ask you why you need an NI number, your address etc.

They will then give you a date and place where you have to go for the proper interview. They will also tell you the documents that you will have to take with you on the day. 

You will also receive a letter confirming the date of the interview and all  the things you have to bring with you.

So when that day finally comes make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to the place. My interview was an hour and a half journey away. So if  that is the same as yours make sure you have planned the journey beforehand. 

When you get to the place there will be a lot of waiting around and there will be some unfriendly people. I had a horrible bossy man tell me all sorts of idiotic things, but you just have to ignore them.

They will have already given you the time of your appointment, however you probably won't actually have the interview at that time. My appointment was supposed to be at 14.00, but I had to wait 45 minutes before  actually having my interview. 

The interview is very simple. The woman was very pleasant and I was literally sitting there for 10 minutes just answering normal questions. For example why I'm applying for an NI number, what my date of birth is, where I was born etc. 

She then asked for my documents (Passport, driving licence,birth certificate) and told me to take a seat because they needed to make copies if them. 

So like I said I did a lot of waiting around that day. I was in there for an hour and a half and only 10 of those minutes were actually spent interviewing me. 

After 30 minutes they called me and gave me back my documents and said that my number would come in the post in about 1/2 weeks.

I have now received it and won't ever have to do that experience again. 

Have any of you had to apply and get your NI number? If so what was it like for you?

Izzy

xxx

A much needed update

So, where to start?  I know I've went AWOL from blogging for a few weeks and I feel quite guilty about that. The problem was that I didn't have the inspiration to write anything and frankly wasn't motivated to do anything let alone blog. 

By now most of you will know that I moved to England nearly 2 months ago. It hasn't been in easy, but I'm not complaining because it was my decision and I don't regret it one bit. However, like with every new change there are and will always be good days and bad days. Fortunately for me most days have been good , but when they have been bad they have been pretty crap. I would feel sad, guilty,useless etc. Luckily if I have had a bad day I reflect on it and then go to bed thinking that tomorrow is a new day and that usually works.

I find that there is no use just moping around the house feeling sorry for myself, so I try to do something everyday, even if it's just a walk in the park. It lets me think and I get fresh air as well. 

I love getting out and exploring, I mean I moved to London for a reason, and that was to make a proper life for myself, and while I am always looking for a job it gives me a chance to really see and get to know London. There is so much to see and do in the city and everywhere is so easy to get to. 

So, what have I been doing in these few weeks? Well I got my National Insurance number sorted out and that's a story in itself, so there probably will be a separate blogpost on that. 

I finally have my room just the way I wanted it.

My bank account has been sorted out.

I now have an English driving licence, so the next step will be actually getting some driving lessons and eventually a car. 

I have spent quite a bit of time with my cousin which is really nice because she is like a sister and a best friend to me. 

I have been sending out my CV's to everywhere possible.

I've been to see my sister and niece a couple of times, and am going to see them this week as well. 

I have signed onto with the Doctors and have got my NHS number

What's next? The next step for me is to find a job. I have a job assessment on the 29th of September which I am nervous but also excited about, however I don't want to talk too much about that. I don't want to jinx my chances. 

So there you go. Quite a long post, however I think it was much needed. Look out for more post on this blog and on my beauty blog. For updates look out on my facebook page and twitter

Izzy 

xxx