On Sunday evening Ben and I came back from our 2nd trip to Southampton in about 4 days... the flat is wonderful, and I really can't wait to go back for good on Saturday. We moved most of our stuff in on Tuesday, came back up to Guildford on Wednesday, then went back down on Saturday to do some more unpacking and show off the flat to Ben's parents. Everything's unpacked now, and all we have left to do is move the final few things down on Saturday...

... and then Southampton is our home!

It all feels very real, but I really can't wait for the next chapter in our lives to start. Southampton seems a lovely city, and I'm excited (and a little scared) about my new job.

It's the final week of handover now, and I spent a really good afternoon with Catherine yesterday, showing her the ropes and answering lots of questions. We're doing more one to one handover this afternoon, and a bit tomorrow, so I hope I can fit everything in. My job is huuuuge, so there's so much to pass on!

Last night I went to the VC's BBQ with the new and old sabbs, and had a really great time. We had the football on, so it was quite cool to see lots of University staff in 'casual' mode, cheering on England (the VC's chant of "Engerlaaaaand" was classic)! It was the best night I've had in a while, and the only thing missing was Ben, who was at home in my room playing his new cricket game.

Right, off to do more work. Only 4 days until we're in Southampton!! :)