Week 2 - The girl who quit her job
Kirstie recently quit her job and packed up her flat with the intention of moving back home to Sydney after a bit of travelling. All those long bus rides to different countries must of gave her time to think and change her mind. When she returns from her month long trip to America she will be settling back to London life and starting again.
If the city has you, sometimes it just wont let go...
How did you get to be living in London?
I moved to London for a challenge. I was bored in Sydney and felt it was something that was now or never. Not having a big enough reason to stay is a good reason to go.
What helped you make this decision?
Initially my plan was to just travel. Somewhere along the line it developed in to moving. I dont actually remember where it changed or why really.
Who encouraged you? Who didn't encourage you? What was the feeling from your family and friends?
Everyone in my life was very supportive. I dont think I came up against about it from anyone.
Why London? Explain you love? If it wasn’t here where else would it be? Why isn't it there?
I came to London the year before for a holiday and just fell in love with the city. I knew it was a city that I could move too all by myself. Also having people here I knew pushed me a little.
There are so many other cities I'd love to live in, but legally it's not always possible.
Are you happy with your situation here in London? Work, love, friends, social?
I've never really committed to living in London. I keep thinking it's only going to be a temporary thing, but month after month passes and I can't imagine going back home just yet. I've made amazing friends living here and love the feeling of being entirely independent.
What goes on in your flat during the week? Do you rent alone, random share? Was it always like this? Where were you before? Do you feel a connection with the area you live in? Why/why not? Name your favourite places in your area you can recommend to others.
At the moment I am living with a friend in Kings Cross. I gave up my flat a month ago to do some travelling. I have been flatsharing the entire time I have been here and feel I've been very lucky with the places and people I have lived with. My all time favourite place to live would be Stoke Newington. I lived there when I first moved to London and I am itching to move back.
What is your favourite memory so far living in London?
Sitting drinking in the park in summer.
Are you constantly wearing something in particular at the moment? Why? Do you always do that?
When I'm not working I'm very lazy with what I wear. I am usually in leggings and love just being able to throw a coat over anything. I also love all my whistles dresses - I wear them every second day!
What are you anticipating at the moment?
Going to USA and Canada for a month tomorrow!
The best colour in the world is…?
Fantasy question – if you could live in another era, be another person, have a secret talent, what would they be?
I would be Sienna Miller (when she was with Jude Law)
Would you change anything in your life?
If there was one thing I could change, I would love to be able to speak fluently in another language.
