The only way is up

Finally, after a week of clicking refresh and getting needlessly excited over Microsoft newsletters, I got the email I had been hoping for. I have managed to secure a position for three weeks, based at a top London publication, carrying lunches to and from the office. The position is unpaid and doesn’t allow me the creative freedom I would want from a future career, but I am delighted that I will be on my way back to London, sooner than I imagined. It was touch and go whether I would get the position since the requirements stipulated experience carrying lunches in a fast-paced environment and, the ability to fold away at the end of the day. I very nearly didn’t apply, since I can honestly say that I only have one of these skills - luckily, folding myself away comes naturally to me. However, the transferable skills I picked up carrying crab sticks were enough to secure me the position. For once I am thankful for the time I spent on the market stall.

 I was in such a state of excitement on hearing the news that I called on some old friends.  Despite being a creative blue bag I find it difficult to integrate myself with the art scene. Pretentiousness doesn’t seem to come naturally. However, I had a fantastic evening and really appreciated Pierre’s gesture – he painted his bristles blue in honour of my achievement.  From now on, the only way is up!