introversion

Life is weird. I've made a huge investment in going to London, and when I got here the prospects seemed pretty bright. I had established a contact at Channel 4, and through that contact I established another contact at a magazine here in the UK. The stage seemed set for me to start a little illustration work but things are going slow on that front. So I sent out dozens and dozens of resumes (or "CV's") and contacted the recruiters. No responses from them (aside from rejections) and the surly recruiters just seem like a bunch of assholes I wouldn't want to be working through anyway. The situation seemed dire. But then, a HUGE twist in the

Me: You're going to call me and tell me your hotel room is horrible. Student: Who are you? Me: I'm the reception. I'll be recording the conversation so we can listen for mistakes afterwards. *ring* Me: Yeah? Student: Yes this is Herr X, I just checked in and my room is so terrible. There are rats and there are being stains on the bed sheets. The bathroom is filthy and there is a strange odour in the room. Me: Well what do you want me to do about it? ....Later. Student: If you don't do anything I only going to pay $5 for the night. Me: $5!? $5?! No, the room costs $50 and you won't find another hotel within 200 miles. I'm sorry. If y

Just a few weeks ago I was living at home with my parents, had no job, had nothing happening at all... But now I'm living in a new apartment in Germany, I have a job (the hours vary greatly but I'll be okay for the next 3 weeks at least), and I feel at home here even though my mastery of German is, well, sehr schlecht. All I need now is win frau and I'm cool. Tough to find though. They always are.