Monday 27th April

Took the train to work but think i prefer the tram. Had my first go on the phones. Was buddied up with a girl called Amy who was lovely and much better than my last buddy. My first call was the worst; he asked to speak to supervisor eventhough it was his own fault. Other than that it went all right, mainly just struggled to read and navigate the systems, but hopefully that will get better in time. The rest of the day was not too bad. When I got home Mel's boyfriend Ewan was round and was nice to finally get to meet him. Watched the latest episode of game of thrones and was shocked by Jon Snow's behaviour.

Starting a new... again

I will try to make more time to write here. So given that I will not dwell on the time that has passed since i last posted.

Today mainly consisted of wondering where Mel was, she showed up just before I had dinner. Went to starbucks and had a white mocha frap which was even nicer than normal which may mean that full fat milk was used :(. Had to buy some tops for work as I am running out of work summer clothes. In Piccadily Gardens there was a St. Georges day parade which looked good, was worried for a moment there wouldn't be trams running but luckily they were. So I was able to make use of my new tram pass, rather than walking home.

Spent most of the afternoon going over my stuff for work. Tomorrow I will be on the phones and I am terrified but intrigued. I just hope I dont fuck up to much. Whilst I have enjoyed my first week I am worried that I wont do well enough to continue the job and struggling to remember everything.

In which people are very unhelpful

Saturday went out for drinks with some of Mel's work friends. Started off in a place called Bierkeller, then onto Bar Bar were we were joined by Hot Tom who I remember from my interview at British Gas. Shame he has a girlfriend who we later met at another bar in the NQ, along with his housemate who I got on well with. Went to a club that I can't remember the name of. Didnt really like it there and some guy mel asked t take a picture of us took her phone o try and take a pic of his penis.

Had a lazy sunday but did go to town to go to Go Falafel. Had my hair cut on Tuesday; not sure what I thought of the place. Went for drinks with Mels friend Steph. In the spoons we got talking to a creepy old Italian guy. At the next bar called Guilty, we met an Irish couple who I found a bit annoying after a while and they somehow managed to steal a bottle of Tequila. Stopped at a fast food place and nearly caused a fight.

Went to East Didsbury on the tram today to see how long it would take. Not sure how the best way to get there or what type of ticket to get. I think i have ruled out the bus because of how long it would take. Whilst I have been sent my e-contract I still dont have any details about what time to get there or where to go. Been talking to a guy on POF and I may have arranged a date for next week.

In which I finally get my start date

Been in Birmingham over the past week. Last Thursday I joined my parents for curry club. Friday I didnt do much. Saturday I got my Wembley ticket, then met Graham and Jack for bowling, Played with the barriers down for the first time and I didn't come last, even got a few strikes. It was onto the pub afterwards for a couple of drinks until Jack had to go to work. I went home to make brownies. I then went over to Grahams and his flat is quite nice. He intoduced to me to a couple of games and I quite liked Crossroads. Had pizza which wasnt cut properly. Benji lated joined us.

Sunday we went over to Grandma's for lunch and took the brownies for her. Went to visit my grandad's grave. Mum took me shopping on monday and had lunch at Bella Italia with some wine. Got home and made some classic brownies; this recipe wasnt as nice as the one i used on saturday. Tuesday I had work at villa. Found out that Lucy got the sack and i broke a glass bottle.

Back to Manchester on Wednesday but today I had to go back to brum as i needed to print and scan stuff for my new job and they have given me the 20th April for my start date, just waiting for the e-contract.