Hello, anybody out there?
I know, it's been a while since my last update on this corner of the internet. Do people even blog anymore? I don't know, but I kinda miss it. So, here we are.
Where have I been?
Well, for the past year I've been living my best life in Manchester. I had originally applied to do a Master's degree in Public Relations & Digital Communications in 2020, but of course the big C hit so it got put on the back burner. Come September 2021 and I was in the front seat of my Dad's car ready to move into a tiny little student flat, and I ended up having the best year.
I'll admit, the living situation wasn't ideal. Due to a mix up I ended up sharing with two fresher's (as a 25 year old who has already done freshers 3 times the first degree around), so it's fair to say that it ended up being an interesting experience. But, it got me through and here I am about to graduate for a second time (18 year old Lucy wouldn't have believed it!).
Living in Manchester really opened my eyes to independence and of course, the big city life. I've learnt how to cook something other than spag bol, how to navigate a city, and I've also learnt how to stretch £5 over one week (couldn't of done it without you, Aldi).
I might actually write a separate post on my time moving out and adjusting to the city, because growing up as a 'townie' my whole life it was definitely a big change. Walking alone at night became terrifying, and falling asleep to sirens as a background noise took some adjusting to. However having said that, it was a change that I ended up loving! If you're looking to move to any city, I could not recommend Manchester more.
The atmosphere, the food places (Rudy's, I miss you), the bars, the people... it's just amazing. Plus, it still felt pretty homey as it's got such a northern feel to it.
I'm planning to get back there as soon as possible, but to do that I first of all need to get a job. Wish me luck, it's tough out here for a grad!
I feel like over the past year I've discovered so much more about myself, who I want to be and what I want in life. It really is true what they say about moving out of your hometown, it is one of the best things you could ever do for yourself and opens up so many more doors.
Hope you enjoyed this little update, hopefully another wave of blogging inspiration will hit again soon and I'll be back with another post.
Lucy x
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