Down South

Categories: general, cycling, swansea

Tags: Church, Work

Date: 23 September 2007 20:03:52

As most people who know me will know, I have recently moved Down South and started a new job. For obvious reasons my current location and details of my work will remain anonymous on such a public blog, but at the same time I am very aware that many readers will be wondering how I've been settling in, etc. So I'm going to try to give you an update, without disclosing too much.

Basically I feel that I am settling in fairly well. On my first proper day here, I went for an explore and within half an hour I found a kite shop and a Christian Aid protest - and I had a warm feeling that this could become home. I'm slowly beginning to find my way around and find the necessities. Work is going well - the staff are friendly and I get on well with my mentors. I've been receiving quite a lot of teaching and information overload often comes to mind, but at the same time I'm enjoying the challenge. I'm currently living with other NHS workers, who I get on reasonably well with, in a fairly decent flat - it has a much bigger kitchen than my old student house, not that that is hard! ;) This morning I was kindly introduced to a local methodist church, where I negotiated offers to join the local student groups and help out with the Sunday School!

So generally I'm feeling positive about settling in properly. I do miss Swansea a lot, but I will be back to visit and my friends are planning trips Down South. I have to go back in November as I've organised an SCM gathering there, but I should get a quick visit in before then. My bike is currently in a friend's garage, so that's my excuse to go back and visit! Having found a secure and dry place for my bike at both home and work, I'm looking forward to being able to cycle to work and explore a greater distance with it.