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Slow down, LA

A funny thing I’ve noticed about LA is that people speak really fast here.  It’s different on the other side of the pond. The English speak so much more slowly, so much more deliberately.  We like to...

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First time is always the hardest

My first Zumba class. That too, in LA. First few thoughts: (i) WOW; (ii) this sure ain’t easy; and (iii) yowch, that hurts.  Everything hurts but in that amazingly satisfying...

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In the flow

I love that feeling of being “in the flow” and how quickly it can come about.  There I was thinking how chaotic life had become and then, all of a sudden, I felt humbled and overwhelmed by how...

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British slang

One of the interesting things about living in the US for a while is that you begin to realise that there are some words and expressions that aren’t really used on this side of the pond.  I’ve been...

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Latest obsession: Period Dramas

When I say obsession, I do mean an obsession. So far, I’ve devoured season 1 of Downton Abbey, the entirety of the Forsyte Saga and am now working my way through a strange combination of the Tudors and...

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Stillness. Delicious.

Just got home from the airport and am now all freshened up and settled in.  30 degrees to 9 degrees (or flip flops to uggs) in 12 hours but at least the sun appears to have followed me into London. The...

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Not a breakup. Just need some space.

It’s not you, it’s me. No, really. I’m not leaving you. I just need some space. I’m coming up against my last two weeks in LA and with a host of final papers due and a big, scary finance exam next...

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Return of the Jedi

After 3 months in LA and a 2 week trip of ups and downs in India, I’m finally back in London. From the title of this post, you’d be forgiven for thinking I’m a Star Wars fan. Actually, until yesterday,...

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Snowy magic from London Business School. Getting a little sentimental as I start my last term of classes here. Just look at this place: And another shot from my walk home:  

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Writing in anger

Anger is such a potent force. It rises so uncontrollably – I can feel it like a tangible thing that I can touch and taste. This overwhelming burning sensation and the accompanying drive to “do”...

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