Emerging from the hiatus

December 25, 2008

It’s been so long since I’ve written. Since China, life has been a whirlwind – new role at work, moving out of my old flat, moving in with Cynthia, then a weekend trip to Marrakech with the gang, Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, museums, goodbyes and then flying home! I have a to-do list 1000 items long but what I have missed most is writing! When life gets crazy, I write less and the less I write, the more anxious I become. It’s cathartic for me – a great healer and equalizer in my life.

The Update

China. China was incredible. I’m trying to get through the 800 photographs J and I took during that trip – it’s tedious and will take me another few days but I will upload the pictures before end of this week. I’ll also post something about my experience there – just amazing.

Marrakech. We found some amazing deals on flights to Marrakech a few months ago so we went for 5 days in mid December. It’s one of the most photogenic cities I’ve ever seen. I’ll write about that experience very soon as well but photos can now be found here. The biggest treat: traveling there with Cyn and Maria – my two best girl friends in the whole wide world! =)

Christmas. I’m back in California for the holidays. It feels so nice to be here to see the family. The last time I was here was in June — a very long time. I need to unwind, get back into my hobbies and just catch up with everyone. It’s chilly here but nothing feels better than being home for the holidays.

A new home sweet home. Cynthia and I found a GORGEOUS flat in the heart of Notting Hill and we moved in last week. It’s beautiful – sky lit, 2 beds, 2 baths, wood floors, new kitchen, great light, quiet and on one of the most amazing streets in the city! We live above a pizza place and are half a block from Starbucks. There are two dozen restaurants on our street and we’re two blocks away from Portabello Market. It’s an amazing haven. Pictures are below.

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