Oopsss...I have neglected my blog of late. There is perhaps a reason for this. I think I like to write posts when I believe I have been doing a lot or traveling or visiting somewhere, or just generally getting out and about. I haven't been on a plane since the end of June, and that feels weird. When I lived in Italy, I would at the very least go to London once a month for a work trip, so it is a strange feeling to have not gone anywhere in the past couple of months, and for some reason that equates in my mind to not doing anything important enough to write about.
But I actually am doing things, and am out visiting friends, family and old Sydney haunts. I'm working hard at establishing 77 here in Sydney, and have had a couple of wins, plus am constantly meeting people to introduce the business and find any potential business opportunities. Then in terms of health and well being I've been gyming and started running again which I am enjoying, plus am dieting, but with the intention to lose weight properly and then to keep it off. Oh how nice that would be! Personally, I'm still re-connecting with old friends and also making new friends and that is really good too. I have little moments of feeling lost, and kind of feeling stuck between two worlds, but I'm trying to just march through those moments and enjoy all the happy times I am having here. It's definitely not a "walk in the park" moving countries, and especially moving back to your home country, and this I had been telling myself for months before returning; being that the transition wasn't going to be easy. But more and more I realise that I am genuinely happy to be here in Sydney, and that is truly a good feeling.
What I am craving more than anything is spring and then summer. Even if the winter in Sydney is extremely mild (and lately we have had gorgeous weather) and short as well, I still just want to feel the warm sun on my back and be able to jump into the ocean. It's coming though...tomorrow is the last day of August, and that means its the last official day of winter...hip hooray!
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Sunday, 7 August 2011
Double Comfort Zone
Since returning from Milano to Sydney one thing I have been saying to people is that I feel like I've spent five years living in Italy, and that by moving I've left my comfort zone and life there to move back to my hometown. Meaning that I was feeling more comfortable in my life in Milan than in Sydney. Although I am not Italian, nor do I speak Italian fluently (it's pretty good, but I raise a high bar for when it comes to saying I speak a language fluently), and I'd never lived in Italy prior to 2006, I had established a life I was enjoying, great friends, home, job etc and was therefore comfortable with. However I realised a while ago that for a few different reasons I was ready to move back to Australia, and now I'm back.
Whilst I was still in Milan I'd had a few conversations with different people about the fact that without a doubt it was going to take me quite a few months to re-adjust and start my life here in Sydney again, and quite likely more than six months. So I've been pacing myself and not running around expecting friends and family to be as they were five years ago. It's hard actually to explain how good it feels to be spending time again with people I've known for so long, and have a history with. It's so easy to just sit down and start talking. I'm missing all my buddies in Milan though and have been imagining each of them with me as I catch up with my friends over here and thinking it would be great to have them all together. Wouldn't that be the perfect situation! I'll keep hoping that happens one day soon.
So back to my comfort zone, and yes, I'm still getting my Sydney head switched on again, but there are a few things starting to creep back which make me realise that I am in fact really home. A small thing like walking into a supermarket and knowing exactly where to find different certain products or knowing about Sydney radio stations and what types of music they play. So yes those pieces of knowledge are a nice assurance for me and great, because I've realised that I missed that feeling whilst living in Italy. It's the little things that we all know about the country where we grew up. That we don't have to think twice about.
I'm not disconnecting completely with Italy though. I joined the social network Meet Up and they have an Italian conversation class, which I attended once and there I met a couple of sisters who grew up speaking Italian at home with their parents. They also work in the same suburb that I do, so we had lunch together last week. Whilst lunching and speaking in Italian, a guy approached us also speaking Italian saying that he had overheard our conversation. Small world indeed! Last night I also met a couple of people, one Italian and the other Venezuelan who also live / lived in Milan, so out came the Italian and then of course at the restaurant we went to for dinner our waiter was Italian! So I'm definitely not losing the Italian lingo!
So all in all I think things are going quite well. After six weeks I am feeling less like being in the "land of limbo" and although I know I still want to achieve a lot more I not trying to rush things, rather to take everything day by day.
Whilst I was still in Milan I'd had a few conversations with different people about the fact that without a doubt it was going to take me quite a few months to re-adjust and start my life here in Sydney again, and quite likely more than six months. So I've been pacing myself and not running around expecting friends and family to be as they were five years ago. It's hard actually to explain how good it feels to be spending time again with people I've known for so long, and have a history with. It's so easy to just sit down and start talking. I'm missing all my buddies in Milan though and have been imagining each of them with me as I catch up with my friends over here and thinking it would be great to have them all together. Wouldn't that be the perfect situation! I'll keep hoping that happens one day soon.
So back to my comfort zone, and yes, I'm still getting my Sydney head switched on again, but there are a few things starting to creep back which make me realise that I am in fact really home. A small thing like walking into a supermarket and knowing exactly where to find different certain products or knowing about Sydney radio stations and what types of music they play. So yes those pieces of knowledge are a nice assurance for me and great, because I've realised that I missed that feeling whilst living in Italy. It's the little things that we all know about the country where we grew up. That we don't have to think twice about.
I'm not disconnecting completely with Italy though. I joined the social network Meet Up and they have an Italian conversation class, which I attended once and there I met a couple of sisters who grew up speaking Italian at home with their parents. They also work in the same suburb that I do, so we had lunch together last week. Whilst lunching and speaking in Italian, a guy approached us also speaking Italian saying that he had overheard our conversation. Small world indeed! Last night I also met a couple of people, one Italian and the other Venezuelan who also live / lived in Milan, so out came the Italian and then of course at the restaurant we went to for dinner our waiter was Italian! So I'm definitely not losing the Italian lingo!
So all in all I think things are going quite well. After six weeks I am feeling less like being in the "land of limbo" and although I know I still want to achieve a lot more I not trying to rush things, rather to take everything day by day.
Monday, 25 July 2011
Party Time! With some sobering moments...
Tomorrow is my one niece's 3rd birthday, and last Saturday was her party. It was a great day, and actually the first time that I've been in Sydney to celebrate with her. For me that was a very special thing, and definitely brought home to me that I was here and back in Sydney, and that there wasn't anywhere else on this planet that I would rather be. The party went off without a hitch, and the birthday girl remained excited and enthralled throughout the day. For the kids, I think their two most memorable moments were the Fairy who performed for them and painted their faces, plus the swimming pool cake!
For me the last week has been one of quite positive moments with regards to my job. I've met quite a number of people and they have all been receptive to what I'm offering and selling into the Australian market; Facebook and all that is possible with regards to advertising, building a brand and the tools to make it happen. At the same time I know that I have a long way to go, and most of all I need to win some business. That is the most important thing that I am after right now so I need to meet lots more people and discuss, inspire, be passionate and market the business in the right and best direction.
I've now been back in Sydney for about a month and I have to say that one thing that I am shaking my head about almost every day is how expensive it is for certain things here. I pay $9 for a salad sandwich and a bottle of water, or I was told that a daily train/ferry/bus ticket was $20; "but that gets you all the way to the Blue Mountains" (2 hours from the city centre)...which wasn't so helpful when all I'm doing is traveling between the eastern suburbs, City and North Sydney and I also paid $9 for a Corona at a bar in the City. What the?!?!? Milan is cheaper for these things. Hence my head shaking, but also wondering and wanting to challenge myself to find cheaper alternatives. So I'm taking a wander every lunch time to see if I can find a less expensive yet still healthy alternative to that $9 sandwich...stay tuned.
On Saturday morning I woke up to read and hear about the awful massacre and bombing that took place in Oslo on Friday. I still don't understand how one person could have so much hate, anger and be so calculated to plan the day and the whole act for years. I've never been to Norway, but the first thoughts that come into my mind about this country are: peace, nature, happy people and eternal summer sunshine. However this is also what I think about all of Scandinavia. Perhaps I'm naive in these thoughts, but almost every article and Tweet that I've read have all remarked about Norway being a peaceful nation. So I'm not alone in thinking that. I have been impressed with the reaction of the Norwegian Prime Minister. He hasn't talked about hate nor of revenge, but rather of humanity and love, and that is not only honest and inspiring but also politically astute. I'm sure that all Norwegians are feeling an extreme shock at the moment, and I sincerely hope that they can help each other to heal and hope once again.
It was also sad to hear about the passing of Amy Winehouse. Such a beautiful voice, and such a shame that she couldn't find her own internal peace. She will be remembered and hopefully always for her music rather than some of her life actions.
Finally, Australia has a Tour de France winner! Good on you Cadel Evans! Australia is super proud and this has warmed our sporting hearts and also been deemed as one of the very best victories by an Australian sports person ever. Although there are some debating that fact, I will say that I was watching eagerly late Saturday night, and shed a little tear once he had officially finished the time trial and there was no way he could lose. I was thinking about how long and hard he has trained, and also for the over 3,500 km's that he had cycled for that winning moment. It was also fantastic to see the massive number of Aussie's lining the Champs Elysees cheering and celebrating Evans' win - for me that just shows the Australian spirit and that makes me feel proud to be from this beautiful country.
Here are some yummy cupcakes from my niece's Birthday party!
For me the last week has been one of quite positive moments with regards to my job. I've met quite a number of people and they have all been receptive to what I'm offering and selling into the Australian market; Facebook and all that is possible with regards to advertising, building a brand and the tools to make it happen. At the same time I know that I have a long way to go, and most of all I need to win some business. That is the most important thing that I am after right now so I need to meet lots more people and discuss, inspire, be passionate and market the business in the right and best direction.
I've now been back in Sydney for about a month and I have to say that one thing that I am shaking my head about almost every day is how expensive it is for certain things here. I pay $9 for a salad sandwich and a bottle of water, or I was told that a daily train/ferry/bus ticket was $20; "but that gets you all the way to the Blue Mountains" (2 hours from the city centre)...which wasn't so helpful when all I'm doing is traveling between the eastern suburbs, City and North Sydney and I also paid $9 for a Corona at a bar in the City. What the?!?!? Milan is cheaper for these things. Hence my head shaking, but also wondering and wanting to challenge myself to find cheaper alternatives. So I'm taking a wander every lunch time to see if I can find a less expensive yet still healthy alternative to that $9 sandwich...stay tuned.
On Saturday morning I woke up to read and hear about the awful massacre and bombing that took place in Oslo on Friday. I still don't understand how one person could have so much hate, anger and be so calculated to plan the day and the whole act for years. I've never been to Norway, but the first thoughts that come into my mind about this country are: peace, nature, happy people and eternal summer sunshine. However this is also what I think about all of Scandinavia. Perhaps I'm naive in these thoughts, but almost every article and Tweet that I've read have all remarked about Norway being a peaceful nation. So I'm not alone in thinking that. I have been impressed with the reaction of the Norwegian Prime Minister. He hasn't talked about hate nor of revenge, but rather of humanity and love, and that is not only honest and inspiring but also politically astute. I'm sure that all Norwegians are feeling an extreme shock at the moment, and I sincerely hope that they can help each other to heal and hope once again.
It was also sad to hear about the passing of Amy Winehouse. Such a beautiful voice, and such a shame that she couldn't find her own internal peace. She will be remembered and hopefully always for her music rather than some of her life actions.
Finally, Australia has a Tour de France winner! Good on you Cadel Evans! Australia is super proud and this has warmed our sporting hearts and also been deemed as one of the very best victories by an Australian sports person ever. Although there are some debating that fact, I will say that I was watching eagerly late Saturday night, and shed a little tear once he had officially finished the time trial and there was no way he could lose. I was thinking about how long and hard he has trained, and also for the over 3,500 km's that he had cycled for that winning moment. It was also fantastic to see the massive number of Aussie's lining the Champs Elysees cheering and celebrating Evans' win - for me that just shows the Australian spirit and that makes me feel proud to be from this beautiful country.
Here are some yummy cupcakes from my niece's Birthday party!
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Final Milano Pics
Here are some pics taken in June of Lake Como and Milano:
1) Looking towards Villa d'Este, Cernobbio, Lake Como
2) View of Lake Como from the end of Como town
3) Castello Sforzesco, Milano
4) Arco della Pace, Milano
5) & 6) Triennale Museum, Milano
Is it a tiny bit sad that...
So it's a Saturday night, and here I am watching old re-runs of "Sex & The City", (the episodes where Carrie is just starting her relationship with Aidan), and simultaneously online dating...I'm messaging actually with a guy that I was in contact with in Italy. He's just been telling me about how he likes having relationships with older women and how he recently had a little fling with a 55 year old. He's 28. I'm not going to judge, I mean in my age bracket, which is late thirties, it seems to be becoming more of the norm that women have a relationship with a younger guy. The last little story I had in Milano was with a guy seven years younger than me, and I personally didn't ever feel that there was an age difference at all. We have a lot in common including a great love of travel, and we have remained friends.
I've re-started on the same site I was using in Italy, and have re-located my profile to living in Sydney. I just made the location change last weekend, so I'm getting back into the swing of things. As much as I do really want to meet a nice guy, I'm still a bit ho-hum with the whole thing, however I think this is also due to the fact that I've only been back in Australia for nearly three weeks and I'm still having moments of being in limbo-land. Also when it comes to meeting men I've always thought that the best way to meet a guy is through friends, and I still believe that but since I started with online dating earlier this year I've realised that the whole concept puts me in a "dating mind space" and generally more aware of myself and to meeting a guy.
OK, moving on, now I'm listening to the new song by the Chili Peppers and hopefully my Saturday night street cred has gone up a notch!
This week I went to my second Inter Nations drinks here in Sydney and there was a huge group of people there. It was great to meet another Aussie who lived in Italy for 10 years and she told me about a Meet Up group which is for Italian conversation. I'm pretty happy about that as I want to keep talking Italian. So I'm going to keep an eye out for their next meeting. On Thursday night I went with two friends to see the musical Hairspray. Now I'm one of those people who isn't generally a big lover of a musical, and I know it sounds crazy, but I get bored, or lose focus usually. However Hairspray was brilliant. It's really fun and feel good with great music and I enjoyed the story too. Then last night I went for dinner at a friends place, and it was really great too. Good conversation, laughs, stories to tell, hugs with the kids and excellent food!
This morning I met up with my Mum, and her two sisters plus friends of theirs for breakfast and a wander around The Rocks markets. It's rare to enjoy the company of my Mum and my Aunt's together, and I love hearing their stories, and spending time with them. Tomorrow night we will be together again for dinner with my cousin who is flying in from London for a couple of weeks. Luckily the weather was nice and considering its the middle of winter here in Sydney actually not too cold. The markets were good, although they are really targeted towards tourists visiting Sydney. There is an additional section to the main markets now too where there are a few clothing designers, and the clothes were nice. This afternoon after leaving everyone else I went off to wander through the main shopping area in Sydney city. I walked through the Strand Arcade which for me is still so beautiful and I love the shops in there. One of my very favourites Dinosaur Designs has a lovely store on the 1st floor. I checked out the new Westfield which has been nicely designed, and now has GAP and Zara stores. Finally! I hope that these brands do really well over here in Australia and then others like Topshop, Mango and H&M can hopefully also open up. It was fairly busy overall as I believe that this weekend is the last for the current sales season. Zara particularly was heaving. It feels very familiar to walk into the new Zara store with clothes that I've seen in their stores in Milan. Strangely comforting.
So whilst in the Westfield this afternoon I decided that I'd really love a back massage. I haven't had a massage for I'd say more than a year and it was really nice, however at certain points it really hurt. The guy was really strong, and I even had to ask him to tone it down a bit. I did float out of the store though, and that felt good! So I continued my wandering around the city before returning home to look in the mirror and see that I had big mascara blobs under my eyes. So attractive I thought to myself...not! I had to laugh as I realised and could finally understand why at a certain point one girl had walked past me and given me a really odd look. Funny!
I've now switched to the film "Julie & Julia"...and its reminded me that I'm hungry and better make myself some dinner.
Plus I have to say who cares if I'm at home on a Saturday night. I'm happy, and why not enjoy a night at home relaxing?
Buona serata tutti!
I've re-started on the same site I was using in Italy, and have re-located my profile to living in Sydney. I just made the location change last weekend, so I'm getting back into the swing of things. As much as I do really want to meet a nice guy, I'm still a bit ho-hum with the whole thing, however I think this is also due to the fact that I've only been back in Australia for nearly three weeks and I'm still having moments of being in limbo-land. Also when it comes to meeting men I've always thought that the best way to meet a guy is through friends, and I still believe that but since I started with online dating earlier this year I've realised that the whole concept puts me in a "dating mind space" and generally more aware of myself and to meeting a guy.
OK, moving on, now I'm listening to the new song by the Chili Peppers and hopefully my Saturday night street cred has gone up a notch!
This week I went to my second Inter Nations drinks here in Sydney and there was a huge group of people there. It was great to meet another Aussie who lived in Italy for 10 years and she told me about a Meet Up group which is for Italian conversation. I'm pretty happy about that as I want to keep talking Italian. So I'm going to keep an eye out for their next meeting. On Thursday night I went with two friends to see the musical Hairspray. Now I'm one of those people who isn't generally a big lover of a musical, and I know it sounds crazy, but I get bored, or lose focus usually. However Hairspray was brilliant. It's really fun and feel good with great music and I enjoyed the story too. Then last night I went for dinner at a friends place, and it was really great too. Good conversation, laughs, stories to tell, hugs with the kids and excellent food!
This morning I met up with my Mum, and her two sisters plus friends of theirs for breakfast and a wander around The Rocks markets. It's rare to enjoy the company of my Mum and my Aunt's together, and I love hearing their stories, and spending time with them. Tomorrow night we will be together again for dinner with my cousin who is flying in from London for a couple of weeks. Luckily the weather was nice and considering its the middle of winter here in Sydney actually not too cold. The markets were good, although they are really targeted towards tourists visiting Sydney. There is an additional section to the main markets now too where there are a few clothing designers, and the clothes were nice. This afternoon after leaving everyone else I went off to wander through the main shopping area in Sydney city. I walked through the Strand Arcade which for me is still so beautiful and I love the shops in there. One of my very favourites Dinosaur Designs has a lovely store on the 1st floor. I checked out the new Westfield which has been nicely designed, and now has GAP and Zara stores. Finally! I hope that these brands do really well over here in Australia and then others like Topshop, Mango and H&M can hopefully also open up. It was fairly busy overall as I believe that this weekend is the last for the current sales season. Zara particularly was heaving. It feels very familiar to walk into the new Zara store with clothes that I've seen in their stores in Milan. Strangely comforting.
So whilst in the Westfield this afternoon I decided that I'd really love a back massage. I haven't had a massage for I'd say more than a year and it was really nice, however at certain points it really hurt. The guy was really strong, and I even had to ask him to tone it down a bit. I did float out of the store though, and that felt good! So I continued my wandering around the city before returning home to look in the mirror and see that I had big mascara blobs under my eyes. So attractive I thought to myself...not! I had to laugh as I realised and could finally understand why at a certain point one girl had walked past me and given me a really odd look. Funny!
I've now switched to the film "Julie & Julia"...and its reminded me that I'm hungry and better make myself some dinner.
Plus I have to say who cares if I'm at home on a Saturday night. I'm happy, and why not enjoy a night at home relaxing?
Buona serata tutti!
Monday, 11 July 2011
Early Days
I've been back in Sydney for two weeks tomorrow and actually I can't say that the time has flown or gone slowly. I feel like each day has been filled with something different and every day I'm remembering something new about my hometown. I've found myself for example watching a whole lot more TV than I did in Italy which actually isn't saying much. To be honest (and yes I'm generalising here), Italian TV is very average, and has a Benny Hill feel to it. In most part as well the TV content is dictated by Silvio Berlusconi, hence the "veline" (women prancing and dancing around the stage wearing just a bikini) who get so much air-time. So far I've only found a couple of TV shows that I would like to continue watching over here in Aussie, and I've particularly found that there is an incredible amount of reality TV with everything from the Kardashians, Masterchef, Dancing with the Stars, and the Australian version of The Amazing Race.
There has been moments where I've missed Italy and everyone over there so very much and then something special has happened here and brought me back to Sydney. Last Friday for work I went to a meeting in the city and I hadn't even thought about the address however as the elevator arrived at the 31st floor of this particular office building and I stepped out I had the most magnificent view of Sydney harbour in front of me including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and then the view continued out towards the heads. In the last week its been super windy and because of this the air is not so smoggy and this definitely added to the overall impression and also it was a beautifully sunny, not a cloud in the sky day. That was a beautiful moment for me. I needed that view and that realisation to hit me that yes, I'm in Sydney. The lunch and wine at The Opera Bar afterwards wasn't too bad either!
Last Saturday I went with a friend to Paddington Markets. For us a visit to these markets is something we both love to do and Saturday was the first opportunity we had to go and so there we were! These markets are I personally think quite unique, and I missed them when I was in Milano. Up and coming designers, jewellers, photography, vintage clothing and crafts fill the primary school in Paddington every Saturday. Then across the road is Oxford Street and more great shops! Saturday night I was down in The Shire as I'd been invited by a friend to watch the rugby league match between Cronulla and Canberra. It was really cold as the wind had really increased, but it was fun sitting in a box and even better that the local team, the Cronulla Sharks won. We went for a lovely Thai meal afterwards at a restaurant in Cronulla called Buddha Beach Thai. The food was all really good, and the restaurant is beautifully fitted out.
It's great spending lots of time with my family, and I'm loving every minute that I spend with my nieces. In fact by the end of last week I was missing them and really wanting to see them. Unfortunately we couldn't organise a visit for this weekend just gone so I'm hoping to see them during the next weekend. It's amazing how much love I feel for these two very gorgeous little girls who I just want to hug every day.
Ciao, and have a fab week!
There has been moments where I've missed Italy and everyone over there so very much and then something special has happened here and brought me back to Sydney. Last Friday for work I went to a meeting in the city and I hadn't even thought about the address however as the elevator arrived at the 31st floor of this particular office building and I stepped out I had the most magnificent view of Sydney harbour in front of me including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and then the view continued out towards the heads. In the last week its been super windy and because of this the air is not so smoggy and this definitely added to the overall impression and also it was a beautifully sunny, not a cloud in the sky day. That was a beautiful moment for me. I needed that view and that realisation to hit me that yes, I'm in Sydney. The lunch and wine at The Opera Bar afterwards wasn't too bad either!
Last Saturday I went with a friend to Paddington Markets. For us a visit to these markets is something we both love to do and Saturday was the first opportunity we had to go and so there we were! These markets are I personally think quite unique, and I missed them when I was in Milano. Up and coming designers, jewellers, photography, vintage clothing and crafts fill the primary school in Paddington every Saturday. Then across the road is Oxford Street and more great shops! Saturday night I was down in The Shire as I'd been invited by a friend to watch the rugby league match between Cronulla and Canberra. It was really cold as the wind had really increased, but it was fun sitting in a box and even better that the local team, the Cronulla Sharks won. We went for a lovely Thai meal afterwards at a restaurant in Cronulla called Buddha Beach Thai. The food was all really good, and the restaurant is beautifully fitted out.
It's great spending lots of time with my family, and I'm loving every minute that I spend with my nieces. In fact by the end of last week I was missing them and really wanting to see them. Unfortunately we couldn't organise a visit for this weekend just gone so I'm hoping to see them during the next weekend. It's amazing how much love I feel for these two very gorgeous little girls who I just want to hug every day.
Ciao, and have a fab week!
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
I Just Have to Complain!
OK, so this is going to be a quick post, but I just have to let out some steam. Today I started back to work in North Sydney, and as I arrived at the office this morning I noticed a Fitness First gym about 30 seconds walk away from the office. Now, I've decided that I really would like to get into some regular fitness again, so I thought during lunch that I'd go to Fitness First to check out the gym, courses and prices.
So in I go, and I met with one of their Sales people who takes me for a tour of the gym, shows me the classes they have during the week from yoga, to spinning, and then the other different rooms on the three different floors. Why are they always keen for you to know where the change rooms are as well on an initial tour of the gym? I never understand that.
Then we sit down to go through the pricing structure. Of course there is a choice of either yearly and month by month and then she comes back saying I get a reduction on the yearly contract because of where I work. OK, thanks, that's great. But wait....if I sign up today for the yearly contract I can also get the first five weeks free! Wow! But I reply that no, at the moment I'm just deciding what I'd like to do so I'll let them know. And I get told that I really have to sign up today for this amazing deal, and why (in quite a strong tone) I won't be signing up today. So I thanked her and left with her telling she'd call me in a couple of days.
Hmmpphhh...I have to say I know that is probably the way they are trained as Sales people by Fitness First but I personally find it a bit over the top, and its put me off them today. So I'm continuing to check my options! Stay tuned!
So in I go, and I met with one of their Sales people who takes me for a tour of the gym, shows me the classes they have during the week from yoga, to spinning, and then the other different rooms on the three different floors. Why are they always keen for you to know where the change rooms are as well on an initial tour of the gym? I never understand that.
Then we sit down to go through the pricing structure. Of course there is a choice of either yearly and month by month and then she comes back saying I get a reduction on the yearly contract because of where I work. OK, thanks, that's great. But wait....if I sign up today for the yearly contract I can also get the first five weeks free! Wow! But I reply that no, at the moment I'm just deciding what I'd like to do so I'll let them know. And I get told that I really have to sign up today for this amazing deal, and why (in quite a strong tone) I won't be signing up today. So I thanked her and left with her telling she'd call me in a couple of days.
Hmmpphhh...I have to say I know that is probably the way they are trained as Sales people by Fitness First but I personally find it a bit over the top, and its put me off them today. So I'm continuing to check my options! Stay tuned!
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