The plan was, to start off a blog the first week I move to the UK, but back then, I had no idea of all the procedures that needed to be handled in order for me to have internet in my house, and a telephone line. But all's well that ends well...
Meet the girl, behind the blog: Steffi.
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Well, I would never say that I'm a stereotypical girl from Malta, because I'm not. I might be rather shy, I might be too nice, or too good to people... but I don't consider me as one of the traditional Maltese girls. I don't listen to hiphop or dance music; I listen to rock, metal, gothic and industrial. I don't follow fashion, but create my own style. I'm not sun-kissed skinned but rather pale for a Mediterranean girl; I actually despise hot weather! I've had my hair dyed black, brown, red, blue and even with golden streaks! I'm a geek, love memes and other internet puns; I'm a programmer and as they call me: an SQL Goddess. Some people tend to label me as a rock/geek-chick, but in the long run, I tend to label myself as unique. I am my own person.
My dream of parting Malta and move to the UK has been lurking in my mind since I can remember. Having travelled to the UK since the age of 6, and being more amused by parks, mountains, forests, lakes and the general greenery, I knew that Malta, beaches and drunken night outs weren't the kind of life I wanted to lead.
And so, at the age of 23, roughly mid January 2011, I decided that I wanted to start a new life, leave the country for good, live with like-minded (or, openminded) people; where looks didn't matter, where people cared enough, but could leave you at peace, minding their own business.
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| Red & Blue Hair |
As such, I decided to look at various locations, and I knew that as tempting as it is to go live in London, I should probably stay away, as I didn't want to share a house, I wanted my own house with yard. I wanted to live near cities, but far enough to enjoy the parks and quiet. After much deliberation, I applied to the one iGaming job I could find (in my expertise), which wasn't in London and near the Peak District. The next day I got an interview... By end of March, I was looking for a house, and making my final arrangements....
It all felt like an illusion, or a dream... But on the 12th of May, 2011, I landed in the land of the Brits... and the journey started....
Dunno how people usually comment on a blog... so whatever, good to know ur ok... damn this is one of my dreams... still is for now at least, would be amazing to try it out... good luck for the near and maybe not so near future ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Mat, I'm well thank you. It is a really nice experience and I do believe that you can learn so much out of it. And to be honest, there are SO much more opportunities out of Malta.
ReplyDeleteNista nikkumenta bil malti ? :)
ReplyDeleteHey Stef! Good to know you're doing good and happy in England. Coming back to Malta for New Years Eve? Anyway, wishing you all the best and Happ New Year! :)
ReplyDeletep.s. I still prefer the Maltese beach to the English foggy weather :) Take care!
@Daniel, iva mela le. Ma nsejtiex il-lingwa lol :P
ReplyDelete@Expat in Malta, I'm not visiting Malta again this year, but will be in Malta for a long weekend in March :D THe winter hasn't been too bad so far, but ask me again in 2months time :P Wishing you all the best for the new year.... Take care!
Hey, actually @Expat is Radek, hey there. Strange my name didn't appear there. Thought my google login would be there. Anyway all the best again :)
ReplyDeleteI thought it was you, Radek... Cos I went on the blog :) But didn't want to take it forgranted, just in case it was someone else :P Have a good day :)
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