Snapshots of Life!

Moving to Edinburgh

So, in my earlier posts, I had mentioned that I was in edinburgh for an interview. Well, part 2 to the story is that I got an offer and will be moving to Scotland end of this month. >.< More updates about the job will come when I actually start work!

Not quite sure how to put this to my friends, it seems every time I send an update out about life...I'm in some new place doing something different. In the last few months, I've been constantly doing research on new places to live in - Qatar, Oman, London and now Edinburgh. I guess I should be nervous since I'll be in Edinburgh for the next 6-12 months...more like 12 months actually, and this is one city where I don't know anyone (for real). This makes me miss my babes in the States even more. >.<

Anyway, am doing the all important room hunt right now. Edinburgh is something like a cross between Ann Arbor and Chicago (great student population but expensive rent!). And while I like winters, I don't enjoy the idea of walking home in the cold months (not without my snow boots which are in storage in IL at the moment). Apartment hunting isn't very exciting...things are pretty standard on an ad posting. Or so I thought...

It wasn't until I came across this particular ad by a singer from Texas (she's pretty) with a room to let in the city.

I am a professional musician working in Glasgow but living in Edinburgh. I have a really wonderful two-bedroom flat that I have been living in by myself for 6 months. I have been using it for friends and family to stay in but am now looking for a flatmate for the next 6 months, as my family is in America and won't be coming again for a while.

That being said, I am primarily looking for someone I get along with. Preferably a female or gay male (i need a new gay boyfriend!) Who likes to have fun out but also likes to chill out at home.

You must find things like my blow-up doll, Roger, who has become the flat-mascot, funny. You must enjoy making fun of horrible movies. You must be okay with the fact that I can not cook and will keep my own room messy... although the rest of the flat will stay clean. Since I am a musician you will have to put up with me practicing... sometimes at 3 in the morning, quietly. I am a night-owl. And occasionally I like to play my X-Box.

There is wireless internet and virgin media along with an X-Box and playstation 2. I love electronics. You will also have your own bathroom. Your room is a double bedroom with a double bed. It is within a gated complex in Haymarket, 2 minutes away walking distance from the Haymarket station.

I do not smoke, and can not live with a smoker as I sing for a living... although I am fine with it as long as you do it out the window.

I've omitted her personal information for privacy reasons but the link to the ad is here.

Honestly, this is one of the best ads I've seen so far! She sounds like the perfect room-mate, and has a great sense of humor. I wonder if she'll mind the fact that I "talk to cats". Hmm....

p/s: if you don't know where Edinburgh is, that's okay. I had to google it myself too!

posted by Li'er @ 5:39 PM