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

to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp If you want the background on the camp, please see link below: More info -=- I told myself I was going. I didn't care if Vicky didn't want to go. I'd go on the tour by myself. Without hesitation. Luckily, she wanted to go. So we went. I prepared myself for what would probably be a very emotional day. I wasn't even aware of this concentration camp because it was overshadowed by the larger ones like Auschwitz, Dachau, Bergen-Belsen and Treblinka. Still though, it was part of history -- and it was very emotional to have been there. One of my friends here from the US, told me that her grandfather was one of the troops who helped to liberate Sachsenhausen. I teared up from her even just telling me that. Learning ... read more

Zurich Airport, waiting In transit, LCY to ZRH, I have a 4 hour wait before ZRH to YYZ. At first I wonder, how can I possible occupy my time in Switzerland, at the airport of all places? I can't even say I've BEEN to Switzerland because the airport is a kind of limbo, really. But I can still buy souvenirs. =) I thought I had a lot of chocolate in my luggage - I forgot that I was in Switzerland, home of Lindt the most delicious chocolates ever. I resisted the temptation. Watching: I sit here in the lounge, people watching. Families with small children, a group of teens waiting for their next flight, a boys Ukrainian hockey team =P. And beside me, a family of stringed instruments sits; Papa Cello and daughter violin sit and ... read more