Some photos so far of my trip: Hawaii Life ... read more

Some thoughts before tomorrow My parents always said that I can 'hold my own' in a conversation with CEOs. Today, I alone shared a lift and had a short conversation with our CEO from the hq in LA. INSERT SARCASM HERE. so exciting. END SARCASM. He's a regular person, folks. One of the ladies here insists on putting execs and the like on pedestals as if they were gods or idols. They're regular people in a corporate job. They just earn more money than the average person, but they are people too. They have allergies, upset stomachs, cavities and have to clip their toenails and trim nosehairs just like everyone else. They are not better than anyone else, certainly not better than you and not better than me. This is why I don't bat an eyelash ... read more

Some people are just like that.. I always admired people who are able to maintain a subtle, quiet strength and confidence about them, even if the status quo is to toot your own horn because you can. Not the ‘he who shouts the loudest’ wins-type. This is how I hope to be some day. I’ve recently worked with the FS practice and my boss was a small man; maybe 5 foot 5 and slim. It’s likely that I weighed more, if not the same. Anyway, he’s always well-dressed and very articulate. Above the average. It’s mandatory to be polished and articulate in this business, so that says a lot. His education came as no surprise to me. I was more surprised at how down to earth he was, how very disarming and funny and almost endearing ... read more

London Marathon 2010 - 25.04.2010 The Virgin London Marathon's path comes through my neighbourhood. I was lucky enough then to just walk a few feet out my flat and take some amazing pictures, AND spot Virgin's BIG CHEESE, Sir Richard Branson. Here are the photos. Enjoy. London Marathon ... read more

Aussies, Kiwis, and North Americans -- Oh My. The best holiday I've taken so far. Not because it was the most relaxing, or because it was the most posh, but rather because it was the most eventful and most adventurous. Surrounded by some of the friendliest folks I've ever met, I could not have picked a better lot of people to spend 15 days with. Two weeks spent in close quarters with the same people is not without its memorable moments; drama over drinks, people's personalities, and loveable laughter. Historically important places only once seen in history books and tv channels of discovery and learning were now among us; in our faces and completely tangible. In the beginning: After having been on cold holidays so far this year, I welcomed the 40+ degree heat and sunshine ... read more