Category Archives: Life in London

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

Driver’s License Part 2

Posted on 29 January 2007 by g

Good news arrived in the mail today in the form of a Provisional License. It was good news in that it only took about half of the four weeks promised, but this isn’t a real license. It merely registers me … Continue reading →

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Carsten Holler’s Turbine Slides

Posted on 27 January 2007 by k

9062 Today, G and I went out to TATE Modern to experience their temporary exhibit of corkscrew slides. We slid down the ones from the 5th and 3rd stories and had a great time. The cool bit for you all … Continue reading →

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My first “fall”…

Posted on 27 January 2007 by k

Tonight, I was rushing about on my way from Moorgate (by school) to meet G and his co-workers for a drink by Leicester Square. While I’ve made it through this “light block” thus far without my rolly bag, I had … Continue reading →

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Our First Snowy Morning

Posted on 24 January 2007 by k

9038 Today, we awoke to our first snow in London!While only a thin blanket covered our borough, areas southeast of the city accumulated up to 5cm…the most snow that they’ve had since 2003.

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“Innovation Project” A Success!

Posted on 22 January 2007 by k

Today, our class presented our findings to a panel of senior managers at KPMG. I’m happy to announce that my learning group tied for first with 577 points (out of 700 possible points, 100 ea. per panel member x 7 … Continue reading →

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A Day in London

Posted on 21 January 2007 by k

My learning group worked hard to finish our KPMG project by EOD Friday. We were successful and had a free day yesterday to do our own things. YAY! 9032 G and I took the train to London Bridge, walked through … Continue reading →

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Luxury in London

Posted on 21 January 2007 by k

9027 When we were living in Cary, NC, a few friends from the Triangle would tease that Acuras, Audis, Lexus and BMW’s were standard issue–taking the place of the lower-end “main stream cars” that were so popular in the Triangle’s … Continue reading →

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