Reality Check

Puts things into perspective doesn't it? Makes you wonder if you really do need that $250 new jacket or a Wii console? Its easy to forget how much of a responsibility in this life we have to help others and give back in some way. It is possible to make a difference and its not about the money in the end, its about spreading compassion & love which in my opinion is priceless.

P.S. Sara McLachlan really did donate the left-over money to all the places mentioned on the video, helping over 1 million women & children in the end. Kinda cool huh?

English Breakfasts

Contrary to popular belief, the English do have a few good culinary delights that after nearly 7 years of living here I am just starting to appreciate. However, one that I still have a very hard time with though, is the traditional English fry-up or English breakfast. It generally consists of a poached egg, tomato, baked beans, bacon, sausages and a bit of toast. You sometimes see mushrooms, black-pudding and a little hashbrowns with it but not usually. I personally just cannot stomach most of this, but the English tell me that nothing beats it. I guess you have to grow up w/it. I have adopted more of the continental/Med. approach to breakfasts here. Occasionally James and I go to an Organic Cafe in Greenwich and I'll have scrambled free-range eggs on toast, with a few sauteed mushrooms on the side, chorizo sausage and a bit of halloumi (greek cheese). Its to die for. All this talk of food is making me hungry!!

Truth about Two London Icons

I'm incredibly bored at the moment so I thought I'd put my opinion about these 'icons' of London. When I first came over to visit London, I was desperate to get pictures of myself with these two things as many tourists do when they visit the city. However, living here my opinion has greatly changed. After hours and hours of riding the double decker buses over the years, if I had my choice I wouldn't ride them. They are usually incredibly over-crowded and because they are so big every time you stop (usually only a couple of feet w/London traffic) you can really feel it. I always get motion sickness on these buses sadly, but still do ride them only for short distances as that's what you have to do in this city. The red phone booths, unfortunately are a haven for putting cards of scantily dressed women in them giving numbers in case you want a good time (if you know what I mean). Because of this and the weird smells coming from inside, I tend to avoid calling from the red booths. Don't get me wrong these two London icons are great photo-stops, but after living here for so long I guess I am slightly disallusioned about the glamour surrounding them. Anyway, if you ever visit you can always make up your own mind!!