Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

The Famed Brick Lane

Posted on 3 March 2008 by k

17095 17099 17107 Did anyone see the recent movie ‘Brick Lane’? While we haven’t seen the movie, I recently finished reading the book and it made me curious how the real London lane compares with the one portrayed in the … Continue reading →

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Is it art?

Posted on 2 March 2008 by k

17083 17087 17135 At the moment, there’s a bit of Banksy craze in London. A local graffiti artist has recently earned worldwide acclaim for his edgy street art. He anonymously posts anti-war, pro-Peace and anti-establishment — or sometimes just funny … Continue reading →

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Tawiah

Posted on 2 March 2008 by k

17068 17073 Keeping on with the Live Music theme, G and I went out on Thursday to see a new up and comer named Tawiah. She’s been touring around with Mark Ronson filling in for Amy Winehouse & Lily Allen. … Continue reading →

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iPhone

Posted on 27 February 2008 by g

It is here. My company has come through and provided me with an iPhone. It has been a long wait, but well worth it. I’ve already put Google maps to good use navigating unfamiliar areas of London and enjoy being … Continue reading →

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Around the Neighborhood

Posted on 24 February 2008 by k

17050 17059 17055 This was one of those ‘lazing about the house taking care of details’ weekends. G’s been buried in taxes as I take care of domestic chores and plan upcoming trips and travels. We’ve made great progress…but unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted on 19 February 2008 by g

16948 My birthday was this weekend and while I may have reached the age where birthdays are no longer exciting, I can’t say the same about this weekend. K did a fantastic job planning a fun filled, action-packed (and of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 13 February 2008 by k

16935 On Sunday, G and I celebrated the Chinese New Year (year of the Rat) with 500K of our closest friends… err… neighbors… err… fellow Londoners :). We ate dragon’s beard candy (yum! tastes like a Zagnut), watched fireworks in … Continue reading →

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