Last Saturday of the year, while driving through the leafy suburbs of North London on my weekend morning routine, I noticed a dead squirrel in the middle of the road. I slowed down to navigate round it and through my peripheral observed its head was smashed with blood dripping onto the asphalt; must have been […]
Can you feel it in the air?
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 […]
Leave a Comment
Love & Hate…
It was evening and I was walking into Monument underground tube station en route home. At the bottom of the stairs was a small crowd and some commotion. Two guys were having a disagreement or argument about something. I saw one man spit at the other and a right punch to the jaw followed in […]
Leave a Comment
Beauty is only skin deep…
The other weekend, I was heading into Central London by tube when a young family joined the carriage. It was a mother with her two daughters; they seemed excited and eager to get to their destination. The girls appeared totally different from each other. The older sister seemed a bit like a tom boy in […]
Leave a Comment
Destiny…
I got on the train the other other day after a busy work session, I was relatively exhausted and yearning for peace and quiet en route home. The first carriage I entered was full of kids and it was a bit noisy; not exactly what I was looking for. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m […]
Leave a Comment
Rest…
I just got back from a great holiday with my girlfriend; we spent a long weekend on a beach resort in the Mediterranean. The view from the patio window; blue rolling waters stretched out into the distance with the clear sky in the background and birds soaring gracefully across was beautiful. It wasn’t peak season […]
Leave a Comment
Is Love cursed by Monogamy?
A friend of mine recently broke up with his girlfriend or rather she broke up with him. He shared this with me on a clear Monday morning and I noticed a different look in his eyes; they were sober and worried as he told me what happened. As a background, they’d met over Tinder and […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
Eventually…
I’m part of a Fintech firm with a headcount of 40 people globally. Six are based in London and we’ve got a pretty decent working relationship. We are all different in terms of personality, quirks and desires; it is very interesting when they interact. One of my colleagues comes to mind right now and it’s […]
Leave a Comment
The Hustle…
My career to date has been very interesting. I’m currently based in the London trading zone and sometimes I work early hours to cover the Asia session. As such, I rise early for a taxi pickup into work. The other morning, in the back seat of a black Mercedes with soft music on, I gazed […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
1 Comments
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, […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
Life goes on…
I recently came back from a tour of South East Asia. My route was London to Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to Manila for 10 days to see family and friends. Had a great night out with an old buddy and his friends, hung out with my only sister and her husband and then with my […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
3 Comments
There’s really no difference…
I was in the City the other night hanging with some old friends, catching up on life and simply enjoying yourselves. As usual, we touched on a wide range of topics and conversations flowed effortlessly into the late hours. There were stories of bosses from the corporate world misbehaving while out socialising with no regard […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
1 Comments
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 […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
Zebra Crossings…
En route home the other day, I was reminded of road etiquette. I find that over in London, generally speaking, zebra crossings actually give right of way to pedestrians. So motor vehicles usually allow foot shoulders to cross the road when at the zebra stripes. Now I’ve been in other cities or countries where […]
3 Comments
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 […]
Leave a Comment
Trying again…
So I was taking a shower in the gym yesterday when it dawned on me that I’ve been working out here for about a year now. I remember my first time and the not so pleasant experience I had with one of the gym personnel at the front desk. I felt it was unprofessional, to […]
Leave a Comment
Care…
The other night, I rushed to meet my girlfriend in the Accident and Emergency ward of a hospital in North London as she had been suffering from stomach pains all day. We spent about three hours patiently waiting with others. The room was full of discontentment, agony and despair; it was a humbling experience I […]
Leave a Comment
Randomness…
I’ve been driving for about two years now and I have to say it’s been a great experience. I have a deep need for speed so as you can imagine, I love switching lanes to get ahead on the journey. The simple interaction with other cars or drivers is most exciting. I notice some drivers […]
Leave a Comment
It’s a Balancing Act…
Over the last 9months or so, I’ve stepped up my gym routine and have felt incredible returns on the physical, psychological and emotional level. Last week I stepped into Nike on Oxford Circus to get a new pair of running shoes and it was a most interesting experience. Now the store is amazing; the architecture, […]
Leave a Comment
Touching…
I remember running into an acquaintance the other evening. She appeared down and uneasy about something; when I prodded she confessed she had just gotten off the phone with her family in Italy and her mom was in the hospital with some complications. This was Wednesday night and she was due for a surgery on […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
What’s going on?
So the other day, I was en route home by tube and the lady next to me was reading a magazine. I caught a quick glance at a page which headlined that depression in London was at an all-time high. This got me thinking about the wonderful and great city I’ve been a part of […]
Leave a Comment
Double Trouble…
Last Saturday, I took my god daughters out; one is 6 and the other is 9 years old. As you can imagine, this was new for me and I felt a bit of anxiety as I drove to pick them up. At their request, we ended up at the O2 Center to see Inside Out in […]
Leave a Comment
Time Spent…
A lady cleaner at my workplace has gotten real fond of me. I see her every now and again and we always share good conversations. Of course, in this process I learn about her because she loves to talk! So she’s from Portugal, came to London as a teenager and began working immediately. She’s currently […]
Leave a Comment
What they really want…
I remember back in 2011 after my graduation from Business School, my job search was a very interesting process. I had spent considerable resources, time and energy to train my mind to able to think outside the box, analyze complex data and be better rounded in my perception of business. I was keen on continuing […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
A Snapshot of Life…
So, I’m on the tube the other evening and I look around the carriage to see different facial expressions and countenances. It’s a diverse picture. A lady with hand on head trying to massage her headache away, two friends in a heated discussion over the fate of a relationship and a man trying to stay […]
Leave a Comment
Curiosity…
This morning I was on the tube into work. It was rush hour so pretty packed as you can imagine. Few minutes after getting on board, I noticed a little girl standing in the corner with her mother. She was dressed up for school and had a little croissant in her hand. She ate into […]
Leave a Comment
Nostalgia must be a part of Envy…
Last week on the morning rush into work, a lady stepped onto the tube at Euston station. She was young, pretty and very radiant; brown hair, slim figure with perfect skin. A fresh graduate, new to the City of London was my first impression; perhaps a receptionist, an intern or a young professional I couldn’t […]
Leave a Comment
The look in your eyes…
Friday evening, I was waiting for my girlfriend at Bank underground station. I’m like many other people because I also like people watching! Different faces, different strides, different personalities all fascinate and remind me how beautiful and diverse London is. Then I saw a girl crying. She was pushing a travel bag and was in […]
Leave a Comment
Thank You…
I like to participate in different loyalty programs with my regular shopping. From Sainsbury to Boots to Costa; I keep my cards and collect points religiously. It’s always great to treat a friend to a free coffee or get some free groceries from this practice. The other Friday, I went to get something from Sainsbury […]
Leave a Comment
A Heart for Others…
I can only imagine how buzzing rush hour gets in other cities. From management of the transport service to the ever fluctuating temperament of passengers to the unexpected events that tend to occur; I find these interactions interesting. The other evening, en route home by the tube, 2 people got off at Old Street station. […]
Leave a Comment
Little Sophie…
I found myself in the back of the bus the other day and sitting next to me was a little girl called Sophie. She was all smiles and full of energy this evening. She told me about her school, her granny she was en route to visit and her younger sister. She didn’t really like […]
Leave a Comment
A Heart of Service…
I love coffee. An extra hot latte is my usual order and sometimes I have a touch of caramel or hazelnut with it. I particularly like Costa Coffee. For some reason, I appreciate their level of service and customer care and can proudly say I’ve never really had any issues with them. Probably this is […]
Leave a Comment
Teaching Pains…
Over the last few years, I’ve ventured into the Private Tutor space in London. I believe it’s somehow related to the fact that my Mom is a teacher and I also grew up tutoring my siblings and peers. I’m a numbers man so you can imagine I stay with Math, which I believe is the […]
5 Comments
I caught the Hiccups…
The other day I caught the hiccups. Now this was a pleasant surprise as it’s been years since I recall ever catching one. It lasted for about 15 minutes en route home one afternoon. I was on the tube; the initial hiccups were unexpected and sounded pretty loud, which was a bit embarrassing. I later […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
The Games we play…
I just got back to playing basketball. I’m rather seasonal with my game; meaning I tend to play over the spring and summer and relax for the rest of the year. It’s an indoor court in Hendon with about 15guys doing 2hours back to back full court games every Monday. On one level, I’m dealing […]
Leave a Comment
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 […]
Leave a Comment
In need of change…
En route home from work the other day, there was a man on the Northern line begging for change. He spoke of his ill fortune and his desire for financial assistance. He went through the carriages with his hand outstretched expectant; I guess he believed in the good of mankind. A man who sat opposite […]
Leave a Comment
Unobservable Life 
Recent Comments