Every now and again you realise how far you have come, how many moments of progress you have over the weeks, months and years that seem insignificant but when you look back they all add up to be something quite remarkable. Tonight I went for dinner with a friend, someone I haven’t known for very…
Category: London
Lent: Running for water.
Today marks the start of Lent.. 40 days and nights where Catholics reflect and prepare for Easter. Typically making a sacrifice during that period to replicate Jesus’ sacrifice in the desert. 40 days without food or water. Most of the time we give up sweets, chocolate, alcohol, meat. Arguably, the things people…
And the healthy life continues for another day (or two)
Day 3 and 4 This week has been a slow one. Convincing my brain that it does have to do more than go and catch up with friends and use some will power to not eat that fifth wedge of Toblerone is pretty tough after 10 days off. (I think that’s how long it was,…
This week, I loved London
I thought for once I should have something positive instead of the usual London complaints. This week works from Friday to Friday. Friday: I went to see ‘In the Heights’ after Alex recommended it. Based on his generally pretty insightful and similar opinions on things, Jack and I went along. I agree with Alex, it…
Hey there! It’s been a while. Need an update…?
After a year of being an intern and moving from one city to another, whilst temporarily being at home for a couple of months it can take a little while to adjust into “normal” life again. For a while I have been unsure of how I feel about being in London. I think ultimately I…
networking.
It’s one of those things that in theory is a great idea. In practice is a somewhat awkward mix of nervous twitching and asking generic questions repeatedly to a room of people. Whilst hoping that you don’t get asked a question that you are massively under prepared to answer. But, I am new to a…
One for the London bucket list
Today I cycled to work and back. Battersea to Waterloo. Something I had wanted to try for a while but based on my inability to comfortably cross a road had been too worried to try it. For the most part, it was fun. But roundabout and crossing traffic. Holy moly I was scared. So much…
Get some hustle in your step
The morning commute really isn’t the same in London as it was in New York. Getting a train in the morning for a start feels weird compared to the subway. Then there’s the fact nobody likes to push to get on the train. Get your elbows out London! Make a bit of a fuss and…
Shoreditch Wanderers
Sounds like a pretty crap band name or football team. On Saturday, Jack and I went exploring around Shoreditch. The choice was between Brixton and Shoreditch, but Brixton was decided to have more food places than things to do. So Shoreditch won. My friend, Claire, had posted a picture of Dinerama on Instagram the night…
A little like living in Eastenders
Granted, I’m not living in East London, so it’s not the same, but it’s a little like how I’d imagine it. I thought this may make an interesting first post and start to my London life (sorry if that thought was bollocks). Just over a week ago I moved to London, to start a new,…
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