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alone in london :(
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Hey guys!
I moved to london on monday, im currently living in a travelodge near london city airport until im able to find myself some permanent (well, for 9 weeks anyway) accommodation, all the people i know who live in london are away/busy... so the question is.. what do i do??!!!
Its amazing weather outside and i really dont know what i cn do that doesnt involve spending too much money, and looking like a tool because im on my own.
im NOT going to sit around in my hotel room for the rest of the weekend.. cuz thats just sad. ive already been out to hampstead looking at a potential flat and sat in the park for a bit, so sunbathing has already been done!!
Im reeally bored, a bit lonely and tbh im regretting coming here a bit because apart from people at work I dont know a single person.
Oh dear, got a bit teary :crying:
I moved to london on monday, im currently living in a travelodge near london city airport until im able to find myself some permanent (well, for 9 weeks anyway) accommodation, all the people i know who live in london are away/busy... so the question is.. what do i do??!!!
Its amazing weather outside and i really dont know what i cn do that doesnt involve spending too much money, and looking like a tool because im on my own.
im NOT going to sit around in my hotel room for the rest of the weekend.. cuz thats just sad. ive already been out to hampstead looking at a potential flat and sat in the park for a bit, so sunbathing has already been done!!
Im reeally bored, a bit lonely and tbh im regretting coming here a bit because apart from people at work I dont know a single person.
Oh dear, got a bit teary :crying:
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Or, the greatest record of human thievery since the beginning of time
Seriously though, the BM is awesome.
thanks for replies, i may just head to the BM tomorrow
I hope i meet some people outside of work soon though otherwise im going to get verra lonely. i know theres lots of museums and sites to see but even the best place can be rubbish when ur on ur own!
http://www.cultureseekers.org/
Sure there are lots and lots more groups like this in London. Know you're not there for that long, but might be worth having a look for some anyway.
I know i said im here for 9 weeks, but if the job goes well and my boss recommends me to some more film companies then i might move here permanently.. and that site would come in handy :yes:
However, IT'S LONDON. As my pa would say - if you're bored of London, you're bored of life. Go see a musical or sight-see - yes, you'd be doing it alone but at the very least it will teach you to be a bit more independent and stop caring what the general masses 'may' think. So much better than hiding in your room with the X Factor (guilty as charged unfortunately!). So get out there and explore the city cos before you know it you'll be leaving and wishing you'd done more.
Hope that helps!
That was Samuel Johnson who said that! But he, and your dad, are right.
If you want to know anything more specific about London let me know and I'd glad to help. It's ironic that one can be so lonely amongst so many million people. But living in a hotel can be soul destroying, I've done it.
PM me if you wish.
Also explore Brick lane and Petticoat lane markets also in the east end on Sunday mornings if you are interested in bargins.
Major shopping centres of Ilford and Romford are near London city airport too which offer some of the best shopping and entertainment outside the West End.
Hop on the Woolwich free ferry to Woolwich then walk up to the top of Shooters Hill for some stunning views and quite woodland walks.
Some of London's churches also have free regular events too and are a chance to meet others. The great cathedrals of St Pauls and Westminster Abbey are free to visit on Sundays when they open for worship.
I think the museums are free too in London, certainly the national history and science museums are.
My main piece of advice to you would be to not be worried about looking weird wandering around on your own - take a book and just get out there! No-one really cares what you look like.
I think it'd be well worth seking out any clubs/groups/meets for social activities that you enjoy and using them to meet people. What sort of things do you like to do?
Soraliah - I would be up for planning a meet if you would be up for coming. We haven't had one in aaaaaaaaaaages.
You have a most wonderful City at your foorstep, Don't hesitate in heading out alone and finding the action, there is so much to do. If you are here for sometime I would suggest you join a few local clubs /socities and get involved in the culture
Me too - I've just moved back to London from Brazil....not easy I can say guys.