A Saturday evening and I end up at the Curzon Soho, in London. I could be in any European city. It's frenetic, in a nice way. Sometimes the 'burbs make me feel like I'm treading water. Yet, 6 miles away there is this hub of activity, next door to Compton Street where one can observe the social interactions and predilictions for being so well robed. I note that tweed-like caps are very vogue among male folk.
I order my usual from the cafe situated on the ground level. I tell the barista a 'knock-knock' joke, just to cheer up Mr Dark Cloud. It doesn't work. I do try and bring cheer to those around me but sometimes my efforts are in vain. Actually that happens a lot. I won't bother in future. Just nod empathically at the appropriate moments.
The latte was quite delicious. Note to self, they serve them in espresso cups - but as it was evening and a very good roast I certainly didn't need a mug full. It was smooth...and kept me awake throughout the film...or was that due to the generous souls sitting behind us who were rustling their bloody Butterkist pop corn.
Thank goodness for the sub titles.
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- The latte days in North London
- So like a lot of people due to funding cuts etc etc I find myself at 42 on the scrap heap. 16 years of experience working in further education....and tbh it wasn't a career choice that I planned after University. I just landed a job and continued to work in the sector going from project to project. Not very exciting you might think and many times I thought the same. So for one reason or another I find myself looking for that job that will excite, entice and appreciate my knowledge and skills. You'd think it was a no brainer but interviews are getting tougher and tougher and no candidate is left unscathed by the process, I'm going to ue this blog to feedback and reflect on each of my interviews and maybe I will learn something on the way on how to clinch that job.
5 comments:
yeah but what film did you see?
Climates. A Turkish film. A beautiful film. Worth seeing if you like that kinda cinematography. Not much dialogue though and a lot of moody faces. But I liked it.
worth noting that the curzon soho serves cakes made by konditor and cook who are simply the best cake makers in the world ever (well, london). It's worth going just for that.
for more info
http://www.konditorandcook.com/
curzon soho is one of only 4 places to serve this sheer deliciousness
they look SOOOO good
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