It was late Friday and we were having dinner; the atmosphere was relaxed as we caught up on events of the year. We all shared our stories that echoed different elements and different contexts yet ended with a common tone. It was one of acceptance; yielding and navigating through the changes that came over the […]
Frank Underwood…
Frank has taught me to be open, to think outside the box and to be creative. I admire his focus, his resilience and his passion. With a clear vision and a desire for better, he came from humble beginnings and proceeded to play the cards he was dealt to later become the most powerful person […]
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Cashflow…
One of my accounts recently got upgraded. I initially thought of this as a good thing and imagined improved service along with better perks. Unfortunately not so; it took about a month to get this transition sorted when ideally it would have been about a week. Due to incorrect information, delayed messages in the post […]
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Purpose…
I’ve recently started paying down a mortgage. It’s been 4 months now and I find it quite interesting due to the relative change in my lifestyle and expenses. I’m happy I made the move or long term investment and glad to have a place of my own. Furnishing has been exciting though; from furniture to […]
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In Love with a Stripper…
Last time I was in New York City, I went to a few strip clubs. They were always entertaining, hype with action and buzzing with sensual energy. Amid the different shades of debauchery, hot steamy rooms and financial transactions, I had very interesting conversations with some girls. One told me of her upbringing, background and […]
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Trading…
Indeed, these are financial times. Trading with a demo account over the past few months have been exciting, educative and an eye opener in more ways than one for me. From placing a trade and watching the market go in unpredicted directions to managing positions to making and losing money have stirred up a range […]
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Echoes…
I’m not very comfortable with the idea of carrying someone else’s baby; especially when it’s a new born. I tend to avoid such situations as much as possible and decline the invitation should it come up. I know for some this might sound weird but that’s just the way it is with me! They are […]
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We Are the World…
There’s friction between mother and daughter; she feels her little one disrupted her youthful exuberance, stole her dreams and messed up her beautiful body. There’s resentment between husband and wife; both feel misunderstood, under appreciated and their hearts taken for granted. There’s envy between brothers; their competitiveness sometimes gets the best of them and they […]
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Such is Life…
I recently turned 33. On one level, it was a normal day as I went to work and didn’t take time off to exclusively celebrate. On another level, it was a special day due to the love I received from friends and family from all over the world. There were a lot of phone calls, […]
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Happy Friday…
There was an issue yesterday on the Northern line that caused early morning delays. This created an overly crowded underground with people of different temperaments eagerly trying to get on a carriage. There was a bit of pushing, cursing and friction in this process as it was hot and cramped. Some people were vocal about […]
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Sensing, Feeling and Listening…
It’s quite normal to have all seasons occur in one day in London. So it might start off cold and breezy, then become bright and sunny only to end wet and rainy and if lucky, we might actually get some hailstorm in the mix! Of course, this creates a somewhat interesting situation especially when it […]
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This World of Ours…
Sometimes, I can’t help but overhear conversations; I’m sure I’m not the only one who can relate to this. You don’t exactly set out to eavesdrop on others but in a public or shared place and with some high decibel voices, one can’t help but hear things! So recently I was on a train out […]
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Two sides of the same Coin…
On the tube the other morning, I noticed a mother with a few bags on her surrounded by 3 kids. It seemed they were just back from shopping and trying to settle down in the carriage to quickly have a bite. She opened snack packs for the older boys and put her daughter on her […]
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It’s never what it seems…
The other evening, my girlfriend went out to get stuff from the grocery store few blocks away. En route back home, an older man approached her asking if she would kiss him and was willing to give money to get some. Now beyond the anger to the dehumanising or objectifying proposal was pure shock and […]
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Family…
I’m at that age where my peers are getting married and having kids. Everyone’s at a different place in this beautiful process and I try to encourage and support them as best as I can. I’m reminded of a particular female friend of mine who recently became a mother. Her baby is 3months old and […]
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Another Thought Captured…
I remember last New Year’s Eve, I was en route to a joint in the City of London to meet up with some friends. My transit was through Moorgate where I had worked when I first moved to the City. I’ve moved on for about a year now so this night was like a walk […]
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Life and Death…
Yesterday, I went to my first funeral. A friend of mine had been struggling with lung cancer for a while and finally gave up the fight; he was 27. He had been married for 2 years; his wife, friends and family are still working through the loss. The mood on the day was sad, gloomy […]
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Living Together…
I’m like D.O.E, Baby girl, I don’t got a huge ol’ house, I rent a room in a house. Throughout my adult life, I’ve always lived in a shared residential capacity. I’m still en route to buying my first house so expect an announcement shortly! Till then, I am where I am and share in […]
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The Journey…
It’s been ages since I last performed a DIY exercise. I recently bought some furniture so I had a chance to get back at it. It was a most interesting Saturday afternoon I have to say. I realized I didn’t have any tools so I had to buy a screwdriver set and hammer from a […]
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Growth…
I studied my first degree in the Philippines. It was an amazing 4years with numerous experiences that I believe have contributed to make me the man I am today. It’s been about 8years since I graduated and I was fortunate to meet up with an acquaintance of mine in London, few weeks ago. He had […]
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Nothing has Changed…
The story of Adam and Eve is still happening today. Adam’s admiration and pride in his beautiful woman is the same thing that limited his ability to refuse when offered the apple….this is where things went pear shaped. His given purpose…which did not include the apple, took second place to pleasing his woman. Today, some […]
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Our Mothers…
My neighbor at work is pregnant. She’s a lovely lady and every morning everyone around me is entertained by her stories. She tells tales of her difficulty trying to sleep at night, dealings with her husband and first son, her experiences on the commute into work and her fluctuating diet. She speaks with joy of […]
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Too old for this…
I love music. More specifically Hip Hop because it’s a good mix of everything like culture, language and style. I love the range, the creativity and diversity present and this is probably due to the times I was first introduced to it, which was back in the 90’s. So one night after a networking event […]
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The Learning Process…
I recently finished a Tech course. This was a very interesting experience as it’s tied in with the new direction my career is heading. Just to be clear, I have no formal qualification within Computer Science, Engineering or the likes but I do have a keen interest in the logical, mechanical and technical world as […]
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Changes…
The other weekend, I met up with a friend who came into London from Paris for an MBA lecture. It was a small reunion with another friend who also lived in London; we had all been working with the same firm in Dublin many years ago. As usual, there were a lot of shared stories […]
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My Story…
Life is more than what we see and touch each day Life is more than what our minds can dis-play It starts on the inside like these words I say Then out in rhymes like these pearls I spray – I grew up curious… My desires for more lead me on this jour-ney Searching for […]
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No more hesitating…
My way to work is via Bank on the Northern line. From Golders Green, there’s also the option via Charing Cross, yet this would involve switching at Camden or Euston to get back on the Bank line. Now whoever knows about London tube services knows that sometimes this information isn’t always available so guys tend […]
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How addictive is addictive?
I have an addictive personality, most of my family has struggled with alcohol and I have been an alcoholic for 7 years. I have read many self-help books, but still find myself struggling. Do you think this biological trait is stronger than my desire to change? Desire is the strongest thing possible. And by this […]
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Quality isn’t always cheap…
I usually laundry my clothes once a month and have always used a dry cleaning shop near my house. I know these guys pretty well and appreciate their service. However, I got an offer through my door the other day from another shop that gave me 20% savings with a free delivery and pick up […]
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