Taking the Wheel!

I've been back from my summer in America for around 6 weeks now, and I am still struggling to adjust to 'real life' where my weekends aren't spent just 'popping' to New York. In an effort to become an adult (and to add to my CV) I decided to start my driving lessons again.

To cut a long story short I've been learning to drive on and off for two years. My lessons were stalled (no pun intended) with me going to university and the lack of support I felt from my previous instructor. With my confidence dented but my eagerness for a car and independence growing I felt it was time to get back behind the wheel.

Now don't get me wrong, I was nervous but I also come from the thought school that things that scare you are worth doing. So a couple of weeks ago I booked my first lesson with a new driving school and a new instructor. This time I did things on my own terms. Previously I was learning in a manual car with an instructor who was recommended to me, neither of these things I enjoyed, so this time I went for an automatic car with a instructor I knew nothing about...and things went well!

My instructor was calm, chatty and put me at ease. He seemed confident in my driving (even though I hadn't drove in 3 years) and boosted my self esteem. I even performed two three point turns and bay parked. Wow. Now I am aware this is only my first lessons but I am hoping this newly found confidence will allow me to be driving solo in the new year!

Wish me luck!

30 Things to do Before I'm 30!

1. Invest in an amazing designer handbag, a quality 'every day' piece. Call me materialistic but a girl has got to have a bit of glamour.

2. Wear heels in the day, to work, like a proper business women.

3. Learn to walk in above heels, sober. The drunken hop, skip and shuffle I have learnt simply will not suffice in the office.

4. Have, or be in the beginnings of having my own business. 

5. Be in a job I enjoy, I'm not naive enough to believe that every day will be rainbows and happiness, but I like to believe one day I will work somewhere that doesn't involve wearing a cap and apron.

6. Own a fantastic bookcase...and fill it with all the books I love. I have no shame in my romance and chick-lit books.

7. Have a NYE in New York. Yes it's a cliche, yes it'll be busy BEYOND relief...but all those lights, the excitement and NEW YORK.

 

8. See Britney Spears live...before she gets too old and past it.

9. Take my Mom on holiday...she deserves it!

10. Learn 10 great 'baking recipes'. I know my way around the kitchen but baking sweet goods seems to be my nemesis.

11. Fall head over heels in love.

12. Go on a totally cliched romantic weekend away in Paris.

13. Have a totally over the top Valentine's Day too!

14. Learn to love Christmas...I enjoy it don't get me wrong but i'd love to have that pure passion and excitement some people have!

15. Take my kids (!) or some kids to Disneyland Paris at Halloween and remember the magic all over again.

16. Go on a fantastic holiday with my friends...no phones...no boys.

17. Learn to ride a bike.

18. Learn to swim.

19. See the west coast of America.

20. TRAVEL...just see...stuff!

21. Go to a wedding dress shop and try on the dresses with no intention of buying.

22. Leave a massive tip for someone who works in a customer facing job. I've done it for years...it's hard and difficult. Retail workers need a raise!

23. Learn a new language.

24. Have my own 'place'...rent or buy.

25. Decorate my own place from ceilings to floor.

26. Bake someone an amazing birthday cake.

27. Get fit.

28. Own a Mini Cooper

29. Live by the sea.

30. Live in London for a year!

Hello!

After a summer of writing blogs three times a day I thought it was about time I got back on the blogging horse as they say. I had a blog previously which contained a lot of beauty reviews and the such, however as a brand new graduate yet to find a graduate position I have lots of spare time on my hands. So with this thought I decided to create a blog about my day to day life, something to keep me entertained and hopefully you as well!

Let's see where this graduate adventure takes us.