"Unemployment in London Reaches 300,000" - That's what the headline was for a local newspaper. Upon further reading the actual number is 304,000. I'm up against some heavy competition! I'm thinking my timing couldn't have been worse for coming over here. Of course, I couldn't help it. It had to be right after I graduated or not at all.
But on a positive note, I have an interview to work in a souvenir shop next Wednesday. It's just a little retail job, but it's full-time and pays well enough to hold me over. So hopefully I get this job and I'll be able to stay! And it's not just any souvenir shop... it's the Westminster Abbey Shop. So I'd be working in a shop connected to the outside of Westminster Abbey. That'd be pretty fun. I walked through it yesterday to scope out the place. It looks like I'd be on my feet all day, and I might get bored out of my mind. But I'll find ways to entertain myself. I'm looking forward to it. I hope I get it.
And I'm going on the Stonehenge/Bath Tour tomorrow and next weekend a few of us are going to Paris. Believe it or not I'm pretty sure I'll be spending less money spending the weekend in Paris than living in London. Someone's got connections so we'll be able to stay at someone's place there. And I think it's one of the 70. That's what I heard, but don't quote me on that.
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we've heard here in the states about the economy there too. it is unfortunate timing.
Need to get you some support hose if you're on your feet all day. it'll help your circulation and prevent varicose veins from prolonged standing.
in a shop like that you'll probably meet people all over the world...they need a guestbook.
Ooh, a guestbook's a good idea. I should recommend that!
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