Winter in London
The London Eye up close
Originally uploaded by elisabeth_howson.
It was a perfect winter day on Saturday giving us the perfect excuse to take the new camera out for a spin. We took way too many photos and it has taken me all day to work out which ones to post up. I've chosen a small selection for flickr, but I may add more later. The harsh winter light did mean that over exposure was the biggest problem. I have to say that the zoom did a pretty good job. Still using the automatic settings but warming up to experimentation.
It's only 1 week until Christmas and I managed to survive my work Christmas party. Bowling was fun despite the 2 broken fingernails and dinner at a tapas restaurant was yummy. I escaped after dinner and left everyone else to continue drinking into the wee hours. I wasn’t really interested in staying out late with 2 major websites to launch the same week.
We have one more Christmas party on Thursday this coming week for Robert's work before we head up North to Carlisle on Friday. At some point I need to find a wrap or something to wear with my dress. I might get a chance to do that one lunch time this week now that work is winding up.
I'm a little concerned that my white Christmas is just a dream. All the weather reports point to a mild winter with very little snow, even in the Alps of Europe. Maybe the best I can hope for is a bit of icy rain?
We've had a quiet Sunday after two late nights. Friday night we went wine tasting and had a fantastic vietnamese meal. We bought some really nice Champagne and a Port at the wine tasting to drink over Christmas.
Saturday night we caught up with Simone as you passed through London on her way to Sydney for Christmas. We went to a reading of 2 ghost stories in Hampstead after dinner at a Greek restaurant in Ealing with Simone, Vivian, Caitlin and John.
Work is a little crazy at the moment. I'm beginning to think that it's not quite the right place for me. I'm going to start looking for something else in the new year. Perhaps I'll go contracting for a bit - live on the edge and all that. Or maybe I'll investigate working at the BBC or a university. The main objective for me is to find people that I relate to and respect.
We may have to move in the new year as well if the flat we're living in is sold soon. I’m thinking London Bridge or perhaps Islington. But I guess there isn’t much point looking over Christmas.
Anyway, I should go and do something useful with myself after sitting on the couch for most of the day…
posted by Elisabeth @ 6:31 PM
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You forgot to mention The Ashes... Remember, it's your duty as an Australian to be a poor winner and rub it in.
You forgot to mention The Ashes... Remember, it's your duty as an Australian to be a poor winner and rub it in.
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