It's been a while, I really need to be better about keeping my blog updated. So much has been going on this side. Apparently this move has shaken up my social calendar. I must go going on buying a camera, so that I can keep updating with pics.
London is lovely!!! I am loving it here, though I am getting stuck at home alot lately, what with my job search. That is not really an excuse though. I should really get out. Also bec they weather here is great. Everyone around me keeps on complaining, but it really is great. It has rained only a little, otherwise, the weather has been great to walk around. I have been exploring my area, Wimbledon, but it might be time to venture out.
The good news is that the job leads are finally opening up. Just in time, as I was beginning to think that I would never get over the first hump of having my CV recognized. I have my fingers crossed! Now I have to start on interviews. I have this lovely lady, Mel looking after me and she seems set on getting me back into a forensic setting.
The flat is still under repairs, so I have as of yet not moved in. Hoping for this weekend; that is between the one year birthday's , triathlon (not mine, as if!), brunch, trying to keep up with my exercise routine (which has taken a bit of a knock!)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Dani's B-day Dinner!!! Wimbledon, 2009
Every year on Dani's b-day I have celebrated alone by having his fav meal (simply penne arribiatia, jack daniels' and chocolate cake)! Though in years past there have been more mishaps than anything else, I have to say that this year was wonderful. I rushed back from the US, so that I could share this with his friends this year and the craziness of the past few weeks was well worth it. It was fantastic to be surrounded by people who knew him and appreciated this ritual and what it meant. The more I am with these friends of his, the more I appreciate the bond that they shared. It amazes me more and more. The more that I am with them, the more I learn of this person who I shared a home and most of my life with. If it is true that you are as great as those you associate with, then my brother was a giant.
The meal was great, though as Nic commented, Dani would have found something to pick at (I suspect that lack of arrbiatianess!!!). I didn't have the chocolate cake though, I had a mere bite of Nic's, which was enough!
And then there was the Barbara moment of the evening, which I will solely attribute to the Pale Ale that we had prior to the meal, which had my head spinning (jet lag I suppose!) I challenged the boys to doing a 5k next year in Dani's name. This morning, however it dawned on me that these are not the running buddies I might have wanted to challenge. Nic plays cricket professionally, and Gary and Mark are altheletes in their own rights and then there is me ~ bootcamp wannabe and with only one tiny mud run under my belt...clearly not thinking that one through.... But I suppose that gives me a year to prep for it....
Now reality must set in and I must work on finding a job. Prospects are looking good and I am toying with some alternatives. All in all, I am positive about all the things are unfolding.
Must run...literally!
The meal was great, though as Nic commented, Dani would have found something to pick at (I suspect that lack of arrbiatianess!!!). I didn't have the chocolate cake though, I had a mere bite of Nic's, which was enough!
And then there was the Barbara moment of the evening, which I will solely attribute to the Pale Ale that we had prior to the meal, which had my head spinning (jet lag I suppose!) I challenged the boys to doing a 5k next year in Dani's name. This morning, however it dawned on me that these are not the running buddies I might have wanted to challenge. Nic plays cricket professionally, and Gary and Mark are altheletes in their own rights and then there is me ~ bootcamp wannabe and with only one tiny mud run under my belt...clearly not thinking that one through.... But I suppose that gives me a year to prep for it....
Now reality must set in and I must work on finding a job. Prospects are looking good and I am toying with some alternatives. All in all, I am positive about all the things are unfolding.
Must run...literally!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Today was just the beginning!
It is all still very surreal to me!! A major journey in my life has come to an end, which can only mean that a new one is about to begin. I use to love this part...the freshness of beginnings and the tingling of adventure. However this moment, for more than a few obvious reasons, is very bittersweet. One reason that I am moving away. I have no concerns about geography, rather the people that I have met and being given an opportunity to have in my life.
The second, is that my lovely brother, Daniele, is not here with me. Dr. Schultz said that he would be proud and i know that indeed he would. I have no doubt of that. But he was the motivation behind me pursuing this in the first place. Here is my meaning!
I found an amazing quote by Sir Winston Churchill, that I felt so appropriately touched on how I felt today.....
Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.
The second, is that my lovely brother, Daniele, is not here with me. Dr. Schultz said that he would be proud and i know that indeed he would. I have no doubt of that. But he was the motivation behind me pursuing this in the first place. Here is my meaning!
I found an amazing quote by Sir Winston Churchill, that I felt so appropriately touched on how I felt today.....
Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.
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