There isn’t much that gets me springing out of bed in the morning.
But as my alarm kicks in to the shrill of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Isn’t She Lovely ‘at 6am sharp, I leap pyjama clad into action, perform the usual morning preening regime, and am out of my Bolton pad, on the road for 7am. Just me, Key 103 and a Caffè Latte on a now cold, dark, wintery morning for a 40 mile road trip. I love it.
Sadly no, I am not this insanely enthusiastic because Johnny Depp is waiting to greet me with a sunrise continental breakfast. This is me, making my way to the Ph.Creative office.
I’ve now been part of the Ph.Creative team for a week, although told by a few that it feels as though I’ve been here for months (suggesting I am either an already well established part of the furniture, or simply cause everyone’s day to appear much longer!)
On the subject, connotation has been a familiar challenge this week, and one which I am promptly striving to get to grips with. I am a well travelled woman, but bewildered as to how a 40 mile journey has transported me into a world where the English language is now incomprehensible…
My face says it all on Wednesday when Disco Steve asks me: “A use commun out fee a cuppla bevvies wi us afti werk?”
As my brain contends with this one, I drift into recollection of having successfully navigated myself across Paris’ 8th Arrondissment, armed with only a basic Phrase Guide.
Disco Steve now appearing perplexed by my delayed response, I nod. I’m not sure but I think I have been invited out for drinks after work.
Despite my obvious requirement for a Scouse translator, I find myself keen as a bean as the end of the motorway greets me with ‘Welcome To Liverpool’. As of next weekend, my new home.
If my first week is anything to go by, I can safely say, I love what I do! Organising the life of a creative mastermind, representing a great brand, networking with inspiring people and working alongside the artistic geniuses that are the Ph. Creative team. If this is my job, I’m more than happy to become a part of the furniture!
All in all, it’s been a ‘sound’ week.
