Wednesday, 30 April 2008

3 days and counting

I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Today was my last day at work. I worked with a great bunch of people for just over 2 years (some of who will probably be reading this blog) but it was still a great feeling to walk out that door and into my new life.

Rather like when one was in school after finishing your last exam and you felt like you had just been set free from prison. Now I can concentrate fully on getting myself ready for the move. Fly out Friday night, come into Lagos Saturday morning, start work Monday morning.

My new people asked when I am coming in, so I asked them if they are sending a limo to pick me up - they probably don't know if I am serious or joking. They are probably thinking that these people from abroad are more trouble than they are worth.

On a more serious note, we have had our North London flat on the market now for 3 months with about 1 viewing a month. Not good at all. I've been well and truly bitten by the credit crunch monster. We'll probably have to put the flat back to rent. Not good considering that I put in a new kitchen and extended the lease so am carrying considerable debt on the property.

The money would have been useful for buying my way into Nigerian high-society but it's probably better that the money stays invested rather than spending it to buy my way into Nigerian high society. We'll just have to cut our coat and take things gradually.

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