London vs. Leeds.

If you were to take a look at my favourite train journeys, which always pop up when I go to book a new adventure, London and Leeds are always at the top of that list. Although different cities, they share one thing in common: The fact that I always seem to return to my home town of Lincoln. (...and sadly, not out of choice!)

Yes Lincoln may be pretty, it's historical and it's peaceful. If you like the quiet life, endless fields and quaint lifestyle, then great. But I like noise, to hear sirens, to see bright lights and to look up at tall buildings. Simplified, I am a city girl and I miss the hustle and bustle. 

Liberty London Flowers. 

Therefore, I've been thinking lately that I'm going to have to take the risk and move. Move for the sake of my dream career, my life and my general sanity - is boredom a plausible cause of death? This may not sound like the best idea to many, if not everyone, I talk to about said plan. Obviously, unemployment and no money are the big, red lights which are stopping me from moving forward. With internships being the route in to any sort of career in the creative industry, I've accepted I'm going to have to be poor for a while if I want to achieve something with my life. (However, I've noticed that more and more internships are being paid so hurrah! I'll be able to afford bread and milk and maybe a box to live in.)

Essentially, I am very much in the throes of a Quarter Life Crisis. Your twenties are supposed to be fun - well that's what people keep telling me. They also keep telling me to change jobs, move elsewhere, learn to drive and that I should be out every night. My brain hurts. 

Lately, my own personal debate comes down to this: Where do I escape and move to? London or Leeds. 

Tower Bridge, London.

The Shard, London.

With London, there really needs no explanation. More opportunities, more fun, more wonderful, however, more costly. As for Leeds, my University city, it will always hold a special place in my heart. Friendly, compact, yet, evolving and up-and-coming, I would move back to Leeds in an instance, no hesitation. But is that enough? London is famously more creative. All the big companies and start-ups are established there with jobs and internships all based in the big smoke. It all happens in London. I have massive FOMO when I see photos of London Fashion Week or when someone Instagrams the rooftop pool of Shoreditch House. Plus, the number of men walking the streets in suits is enough to make me move tomorrow. *swoon.*  

Neals Yard, London. 

Hyde Park, Leeds.

But with Leeds, the creative scene is getting better. It looks exciting and I know my way around the place. There are pros and cons to each and I'm not sure even a list will help me sort this one out. No matter how many "inspirational" life quotes I see on Instagram, they won't make up my mind for me. So, do I move back to Leeds before everyone else jumps on the bandwagon and moves up t'north? Or do I move down south, immerse myself in London life and get celeb-spotting? 

Trinity Kitchen, Leeds

This is something I will have to decide for myself. Maybe I'll secure a job that I've been waiting for and this will lead me to one of those places, or maybe, even to some place completely new. Maybe I'll #YOLO it up and move without a job and maybe the risk will pay off. Maybe it won't. I don't know right now. But I'm hoping that all this will all become clearer in the following months. I started the year by saying '2014 is THE year' - we're half way through and something needs to change. Til then, you'll find me here: 

You make your own life. 

And that's what I intend to do. (New life mantra right there.)

(All images are taken from my Instagram: @rebekahholroyd)