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 […]
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 […]
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The Only Difference is Perspective…
A friend of mine once recounted a bird documentary that she had watched on Animal Planet. She passionately drew correlation between these winged vertebrates and human beings as she admired their behaviour and interactions as presented on screen. We discussed this for quiet some time concluding that birds were the prime example of quality relationships, […]
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The Rainbow of Life…
Older male friends tell me about their experiences from living with the same woman for two to three decades; some joke for me never to do it, others say it has many benefits. Older female friends speak of sacrifices they’ve made for their families which makes them feel fulfilled; others moan about the lack of […]
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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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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 […]
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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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Who’s Settling?
When it comes to issues of the heart, I notice we are generally very open and expressive about our limited understanding of human relationships. From our eyes, some couples don’t look like they belong together; call it the beauty and beast syndrome or the hot guy and ugly girl connection. Usually, there appears to be […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Living…
I’ve been with my girlfriend for about four years now. It’s been a great time I have to admit. We’ve shared different life events, memorable moments and experiences together. Some have been full of pure joy and ecstasy while others have been full of pain and tears. Looking back, I realise we are not necessarily […]
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Words from Heaven…
So my girlfriend is currently undertaking her teaching qualification. This involves some time at the university for the theoretical and the rest of the time at actual schools for the practical. As you can imagine, the whole process includes acceptance, adjustment and resistance based on exposure to new things. As usual, she tends to share her […]
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It’s Tricky…
Friends of mine threw a birthday party for their daughter. She was turning 5; she’s an amazing girl, free to life with lots of energy. On the day of celebration, she was dressed in a beautiful white dress with sparkling black shoes and looked really stunning; a young beautiful Princess indeed. I knew her mom […]
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Enjoy…
Sometimes, cooking is the farthest thing on my mind and the other evening was one as I just wasn’t feeling the kitchen. I had a strong craving for Subway as I heard her calling my name loud and clear. I answered and on getting to the store, I was greeted by a very welcoming, open […]
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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 […]
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Forgive and Forget…
I heard a story the other day that revealed a lesson to me. There was a family christmas party and my friend had decided not to bring presents for certain members of the family. This come from painful memories of the past, unmet expectations and sour feelings of the present state of events. His brother […]
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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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One Simple Truth…
Reflecting on the Christmas season and all, I realise how my receipt of gifts has reduced over the years, by both quality and quantity. I remember the days when I received some amazing presents and enjoyed much attention during this period. These days, it seems to be in reverse because there’s more giving than receiving on […]
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Happy…
I got on a bus the other evening. I was in my head reflecting, calculating and analysing something about the day, I can’t remember what exactly it was. About 5 minutes later, the doors swung open and the ramp was extended; out from the bus came a cute little kid in a wheelchair assisted by […]
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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 […]
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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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Vulnerability…
I was out for dinner with a friend the other night and she was really upset from an earlier argument with one of her friends. Apparently this disagreement was intense and it brought up old resentment and irritations. Both are rather stubborn and strong willed ladies and this was like the straw that broke the […]
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Reinventions…
I can’t remember when exactly I started to realize my mom wasn’t the cutest girl but it must have been in my early teens. This was when I fell in love with curves; provocative girls from all over the world in sensual poses on glossy paper really tickled my fancy. And of course, the amazing […]
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Opposites…
In the last 4 years of my living in London and having a taxi service take me to work on random days, it’s never been with a female driver. Well, it was so a few Fridays ago and I was most amused! She was a lively lady with a bubbly personality who seemed to really […]
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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 […]
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Pain…
One afternoon, my head began throbbing and my vision grew blurry. I knew something was different and decided to leave work early. I threw up immediately I got home. Now I’m a rather healthy young man and rarely get sick; I say this based on the number of visits I pay to the hospital every […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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Love is…
A scene in Ray, the biographical movie of the rhythm and blues legend Ray Charles, came up in a conversation the other night. It’s the moment when his mom restrains herself from helping him walk. For those who haven’t seen it; the message here is simply the emotional pain on the part of a mother […]
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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 […]
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Sweet Memories…
Sometime last week, I called our Car hire company to book a ride to work for the following morning. A lady took my order and confirmed the relevant details in a professional manner. She had an interesting accent to which I inquired about and we somehow got talking. She told me about her background, upbringing […]
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Thoughts that pass away…
Last week, I got news that a former class mate and friend had passed away. This touched me deeply. Apparently she was involved in a car accident while driving to another city to visit her dad who was sick; the car was fully damaged and she died immediately. I remember her clearly- she was vibrant […]
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Live to Share or Share to Live?
I was babysitting in Church the other Saturday morning. There were about 6 kids at this session. As usual, they wanted to drink juice, eat popcorn and play in the big pen. I let them do this as much as they wanted and ensured there were no issues. One of the girls had brought chocolate […]
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A Question of Identity…
The key problem is one of identity. Everything in life can be traced to this. Because this question cannot be answered by many of us…in a clear and definitive way, a lot of the issues we experience exist. The ability to treat this brings clarity to our minds and harnesses our desires. We live deliberately […]
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They say they care…
Seeking life in institutions is futile…..simply because there are sinister elements in every institution. Be it in the form of education, religion or politics…..giving yourself to a structure or organisation that promises to care for you will only lead to disappointment and frustration. Institutions are a going concern and primarily seek to maximize key goals […]
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When it comes to Essence…
The whole point of life is to uncover our Godliness. After all, our nature is His and He is in us…there is really no difference and this is strictly from an essence perspective. This process usually takes time and is an interesting journey for those who choose to participate in it. Many of us don’t […]
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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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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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Imperfections…
I’ve always had a keen interest in the Financial Markets. Graduating with a 2.1 in Economics and starting my career with a Global Bank was exciting; it exposed me to great minds, strong systems and complex products. I have 6 years of Institutional Financial Services experience under my belt at the moment and I have […]
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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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