The Lola Conundrum: Mid Month Mumble

Here we are, nearing the end of January, not so much the middle...as you may have noticed. I did attempt to write this on the 17th, but life got in the way! Alas, I am writing for you my mid month update on how me & my little family are getting along :)

And the award for sexiest couple goes to...

I think this picture sums up their relationship... the genius & the dope.

Ella realises food is being cooked, waits patiently, Lincoln naps.

SO! This month has been very much "ahhhhhh", the major stress that accompanies dissertations has settled in amongst mine and my partner's lives, and we have also realised that soon we will be grown ups and require full time jobs to support our puppies. This last week or so has been very much go go go for me! I'm one of those people who once I realise, crap my booty needs to get into 5th gear, I cannot be stopped. I've been applying for jobs left, right and centre. I've been focusing more on just part time work, as I still need 2 days a week free to travel up to university and work with my group/do dissertation work/revise for exams like a maniac. So part time seems to be the way to go, but my idea of part time is working 4 days a week 8 hours a day... so for the next few months I will be knackered, but my pockets will be full of money so hopefully that balances out! I'm hopefully going to be able to do some internships/work experience over the summer, as 2 of my contacts are directors in recruitment firms. I'm aiming to start this in like June, so that I have plenty of experience to apply for graduate jobs in September. I don't see any point in applying now when I don't really have any relevant experience :(! Also applying for jobs in retail when you've worked in restaurants for the last 4 years is hard! Surely they have the same components? Make customers happy, work hard. Finito.

Ella giving her papa a big kiss when he came home from work!

Secondly, we as a mini family have decided to move to Birmingham! This is the city I was born and raised in, and since my mum moved away, it's been sad only being able to go back once or twice a year. Obviously, like every city Birmingham has its downfalls, but hopefully we can steer clear of those areas :)! So this week I have also been enquiring about many properties for viewing in nice areas, which I have found some goldmines. Now we have realised we're not going to get a 4 bedroom house for £300 each a month, like we have now. So we have been looking at some lovely houses, increasing our budgets and getting very excited at the future prospects. So we have some houses to view this weekend coming up which is very exciting! This also means that we get to go home with the puppies and visit my Mama! Also my brother is in town that weekend, so can finally get to spend some time with him too :)

Oh my lord Ella is asleep right now and doing that 'doggy running away from monsters' thing they do which is absolutely adorables! Eek had to share! When their little paws twitch and they squeal you just want to give them a cuddle, but then they wake up very confused like 'mama get off me I'm napping'. Ungrateful that you were trying to comfort them! Anyway! Awh now Lincoln's joined her! Bless here's a snap!

Awwwh! Minute's later he resorted to lying on her to get comfortable.

Don't worry, she doesn't put up with it.

My rewards for every paragraph I write nomnom

On to University work! Since the snow has wreaked havoc on all of the midlands and most of England... most of the schools have been forced to close. This means yay snow day, but annoying Lauren not able to do her dissertation research! So now I've had to post-pone till the 4th February! Which was when I wanted to have analysed my data, lord! Hopefully that won't fall through and I can be well on my way through my dissertation! Speaking of, I was very proud of myself yesterday, as I managed to write 1,700 words of my introduction, and my methods section was completed the day before! Holla So now I'm about 2,500 words through my 8,000 word limit! Very optimistic considering it's still January!

My little writing set up! Cupcake candle burning away in the kitchen :)

Always have to have good music or a good tv show on in the background to power through!

So tonight me & Russell are finishing of our Anniversary plans and we are off to see Les Miserables tonight! We couldn't go on our actual anniversary because it meant leaving the dogs alone for too long aka 4 hours. I feel so guilty! So were going tonight at 6pm to avoid the crowded screens :) I hate when you feel like sardines in a tin watching a movie, so unnatural! Plus I really like my arm rests, aka both. Awkward.

Hope you have a great end of the month guys! :)

xoxoxo

P.s. I was feeling very nostalgic today about last year, and how amazing it was for me! My relationship with my soul mate grew into something incredible and we adopted our two little babies who complete our family! I am so proud of what I've made for myself in one year, I'm really optimistic that this year will be even better for us!