Playlist

Initially I was planning to give you the leftovers from last time because they're still good but new songs came and took their spots :D

I was so happy to find out that Emeli Sandé sings this :)

I am loving Sia's creations more and more

Mixed feelings about this but it's growing on me :D

The Weekend feat Daft Punk - Starboy

Not sure if this is a leftover from last time or found it straight after

but it's so good!

MK & Becky Hill - Piece of Me

Kideko & George Kwali - Crank It

Not for constant replay but if I happen to catch a glimpse of it I freaking stop everything I do :D

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...

Insurance "#€#"!"

I passed my practical test the first time! Yay! I was so nervous though but had a good feeling - did a couple of minor mistakes (misjudged the direction of a car on a huge roundabout and nearly got in his way but luckily I'm still too slow in starting moving so timed it perfectly :D and then near the very end stalled, twice...) I also think I was extremely lucky: the show me tell me questions where how do use the horn and how do you know if the brakes are ok before driving... Then the special manouver  was bay parking. First thing before driving away :) And we were already in the space so just drive out and back in :) Easy peasy. For some reason I was expecting a 3point turn or parallel parking too whenever we stopped anywhere but the rest of the test was just driving around :) And then getting the results was exilirating :)

And we have a car. Perfect right? Well not in the UK. Here you also have to get insured on everything and everyone and just blaaaah. Oh did I mention it is hella expensive especially if it is your first time...

So found the cheapest quote, sounded good, they even said it would be a bit cheaper if I waited a month after getting my license. Ok no problem, I'm in no hurry anyway. Then 2! days before the policy was supposed to start they called asking for further documents... (it'd been a couple of weeks since they took the money upfront...), ok sent them straight away. Then they came back saying I need a black box to get the insurance!!! Are you kidding me? You didn't say anything about it the first time we spoke or even when you accepted my money for it! WTF?!?!? 

Then luckily (fingers crossed) we found a smaller firm that offered my insurance even cheaper and wheeey no black box needed!! :) It should start Monday, if nothing goes wrong...

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...

Simultaneous

Ever since I've graduated uni I've been looking at various job ads and urged Mr. Special to do the same bc I want to gooooo far far away from this place... I'm truly done now! But neither of us has applied to anything until now... all of a sudden two great opportunities in different parts of the country... Great...

Worst or best? I don't even know :D case scenario we both get the job. Defo worst case scenario neither of us gets the job... If only I'd get the job we would be moving near Birmingham, not to a nice place... But the job actually gives me a clear path out of the shop... Otherwise I feel I would be stuck in a shop for the rest of my life which I don't really want...

If only he gets the job we would be moving to Chester!!!! Better option definitiely! I love Chester and wanted to move there for a long time... but that means I have to quit... after only a year at my current role... And some time off from work could be great (I can afford beng off work for a couple of months quite comfortably) but the timing again is not the best... Who wants to lounge around doing nothing during the winter and then find a job as soon as nicer weather comes back... Stupid really... And if I take too much time off work, find another job during next autumn it would also look weird? Like what did you do for the 8? months???? Just sat on your ass... cool you must be a really motivated person... 

I have also looked at masters courses but again there isn't anything really that is close to my heart near Chester/Manchester/Liverpool.

Then if we both get the job I thought the ideal place to move is Shrewsbury which about an hour away for both of us and commuting to work for an hour isn't that bad...

Argh I don't know...

Then this summer finally my sister was planning to visit and I would love to show her Aber (Hey it's cool for a day or two)... If we do move this would be an added expense...

But in a cruel twist of fate probs neither of us get the job and I will be stuck here forever MWHHAHAHAHA!!!!

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...

New fiver

The new fiver is out now for a couple of weeks and it's so nice. I don't know what I expected but it's much prettier than in my imaginations :D And yes you can't rip it. Tried, grudgingly :D

On the first day we got one from the bank, about two days after they were officially released Budgens wouldn't accept it :D They looked at it very suspiciously and asked for something else as payment... LOL you serious? God we have been getting emails after emails saying these are coming out and notifying us about all the ways to check for genuine ones etc. They thought it was play money... Lord help people

At first we thought we'd keep a couple but after a few weeks I've realised that we need to keep an old fiver instead... duh... So I'm on the lookout for pretty ones, if there's still any left... bc for some reason most people here crumple their money terrible...

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...

Fawlty Towers Dining experience

Fawlty towers the tv show is brilliant!

And when I saw the Dining Experience advertised I knew we had to go!

I am always a bit skeptical about theatre shows that require audience involvement because, in case you haven't notice I am freaking awkward... So I was terrified and excited at the same time.

The actors really even looked like the real actors :D From the minute the show started, with us being shown to our tables we were in stitches (there was this one lady who really took part in the show so the others thought she was in on it and placed there).

There were 7 of us to a table and three tables. Our table only had spoons... Manuel!

We had a typical 70s three course meal, which wasn't the best but the main focus was on the show anyway and the actors delivered!!!! I think Basils character was my favourite, his RIGHT! was on point! Imagine Basil's rudeness, Manuel's literal translations on every order and Sybil's attempts to give us a nice dining experience (occasionally yelling at her husband).

To be honest Sybil was the only one I didn't like... I think they portrayed her as being too good for this and enjoying humiliating her husband too much.. When the tv show she is more realistic and handles all the crisis calmly and efficiently. 

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...

Flat viewing

For some reason I just love looking at flats and houses :D I freaking love going in the houses in Old Town Tallinn. They're just so cool with their hundred (hidden) staircases and rooms and levels. I want to move in...

So when I spotted that there will be an opening day for new the new flats next to the new Tesco building here I couldn't pass the opportunity to be nosy. Although it was a bit awkward as at the time there was no one else there so the agent showed us around... Obviously interested in making a sale, but we just wanted to see.

They were so lovely though. The top floor (second floor) 2 bedroom flats were amazing! And with small balconies... God for a split second I even contemplated buying one... :D but they were all gone. Luckily for Mr. Specials wallet ;) 

All that was left were the ground floor flats but "thanks" to the big windows - awesome on top floor because of the view to the sea and harbour - practically anyone who walked by could get a pretty good glimpse into your flat... especially kitchen-lounge area that had double glass doors basically to the street (there is supposed to be a tiny terrace between)...

Omg I just went to the agents website and found they have a freaking 6 bed semi-detached house for sale for 400 000! What? The nicest top flat cost pretty much the same :D

I can't wait when we can move to new flat/house already!!!! Please let it be a new build tooo!

Ttyl ;)
Jazzz...

Staff

I just want to scream from the top of my lungs, then cry, then crawl into a hole and stay there for the rest of my life :D

I just can't anymore, why are people stupid? Why do they want things from me?

A while back one person went to work in another shop for a day, didn't tell anyone and didn't get paid. :D Now she's whining... Ummm.. excuse me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! Why the hell are you only telling me this nearly two months later? I have no idea how long you worked etc. How am I responsible for paying? So I sent an email to the other shop, all her details etc. And they did nothing! :D :D :D :D Like at least answer yes she worked for us or something? Anyone there?!?

Then I have another one who we missed 6 hours off, totally our fault but he can't wait til the next payday and needs to get it NOW!!!!! You do realise it's only like 40quid? And you just got paid. Yesterday... Have you already spent the rest? Or jesus christ are you one of those people who only has 5 pounds for the week for food or something? How can people live like that?

Then I have a girl who basically can't waste her time on work because of her uni studies and isn't willing to help out... Did I mention we have freaking 3 people off sick at the same time...

Why is the wage bill so high I wonder...

Then I have the others who as soon as I'm not there take cigarette breaks or are suddenly "super busy" in the office... And then most of the time complain that they didn't have enough time to do all the tasks that needed doing...

Ttyl ;)

Jazzz...