Category Archives: Life in London

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

Lord Mayor’s Show

Posted on 10 November 2007 by k

15186 Today was fun! We went into the City to see the Lord Mayor’s Day Parade (a procession taking him to get the Queen’s blessing to carry-on), went out for a nice Italian meal and headed down to the Thames … Continue reading →

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To Blackberry?

Posted on 10 November 2007 by k

The dreaded question has come…Yesterday, my boss asked if I had been given a corporate mobile. I said no and the discussion went on. My boss is great…and was sensitive to the reasons NOT to have a corporate phone (ie … Continue reading →

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Three Down…

Posted on 5 November 2007 by k

Hopefully lots to go. All’s well on the job front. No complaints. I go in at 9AM, leave just after 6PM and my co-workers seem great. Obviously, we’re still in the early days, but all’s well for now. Believe it … Continue reading →

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Exhausted…

Posted on 1 November 2007 by k

but relieved. Welcome back to the world of the working…right? I feel good about my choice, but wow…I had forgotten how overwhelming first days could be. To make things worse, last nights sleep was spotty (nerves, I think). And, as … Continue reading →

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And Another…But No.

Posted on 17 October 2007 by k

On Friday, my part-time client gave me a ring. Would I like to come in for an AD role on the Schroder’s Account? Great opportunity. But, I wasn’t terribly impressed by the firm during my post there…I’m staying the course … Continue reading →

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Interesting Development

Posted on 15 October 2007 by k

My dissertation client offered me an executive level position today. Interesting development, but I think my decision still stands…

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TATE’s Crack On Show

Posted on 14 October 2007 by k

15081 While this title is crude, how else can you say it? 15091 TATE Modern (an Art Museum in London) commissioned an artist to crack the Turbine Hall’s (large, vaccumous atrium) concrete floor. Initially, I thought that the work must … Continue reading →

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