LAPTOPLESS TO LAPTOPFUL

THERE is nothing I love more than a rainy day. And luckily enough London has a lot to offer on that bit :) It is the only time when I get to cuddle guiltless with a book and tea and have some me time. And I admit, almost proudly,  I have embezzled my coach for quite a while recently... I am a villain, a scoundrel and mostly a book addict, sue me!

Yes, yes, I know there would be a lot of scolding on your behalf, because it has been ages since I last blogged, but please, bear with me for a while until I tell you my latest and my not so fresh stories from the last couple of weeks. 

No longer than to two days after my last blog, my laptop - my dear, poor, old Chekhov (don't laugh it is one of my peculiarities: I name my technology and you are in no need to hear how I named my camera and my phone) fell under the vicious spell of a virus and lost all its video, internet and audio drivers. As a person devoted to her online activities it is surprising to admit that I took it quite calmly. I didn't rush fixing the damn machine, because I decided to embark on a journey of simple living, away from technology and closer to nature and people.

I am not a sociopath you know, I do love communicating and mingling, occasionally. Besides as the end of October was approaching I was all excited about my first Halloween here - pumpkin carving, Supernatural marathon, cupcake baking and of course the casual Trick or Treating. Nothing magical or extraterrestrial, I promise, but I ended up with a new hair color and plans for transforming myself into a pink-haired mystical book lover, or better yet a librarian.

I haven't gone totally bonkers, have I? I do admit having one too many hot chocolate drinks, but still I am pretty sure sugar has no hold on my brains, yet :D

And now almost a month later I am back to "normal" and catching up with my cyber-self and most of all continuing with my blog. The one thing I am really pleased with from my month away is that I finally got back on track with my sleeping habits. I am no longer an owl, I am a regularly sleeping gal.

So this is it, my friends. Keep following my blog for more of the stories of a LDN Girl with a working laptop...

xoxo

LDN GIRL

DAY 16 LDN AQUATIS CENTER

SIXTEEN days I waited to dive into the 50 m Olympic pool :) No, I lied! I have been waiting for that precious moment ever since I saw it completed back in 2012 for the Olympic Games. Two precious and long years filled with buzz and daydreaming.

I never shared with you that I have a brother. As a Special Olympic athlete he already has various achievements and lots of gold medals in swimming. We are all proud with his two gold medals from the Special Olympic Games in Shanghai 2007.

So you see I have to keep up with the legacy. Of course, I do not compete or anything. I just enjoy the water and mostly try not to drawn or hit into people. 

Sometimes I feel like the only penguin a family of swans. Both my parent have Captain's License, thus, they are required to swim perfectly, my brother is a professional swimmer and I swim like buoy :D:D:D Good thing I didn't by a red swimsuit :)

My first day at the pool as you can image was filled with various emotions ranging from pure joy to pure panic and a hell of water was swallowed... do not worry there is still water in the pool! I promise!!!

I am looking forward to my next day at the pool. Follow me for more updates on the LDN GIRL craze! 

xoxo

LDN GIRL

DAY 12 BACK ON TRACK

WHILE the 11th day was marked by a slowing down of pace, the 12th picked up at high speed: official UK Drivers licence, visit to the Hunterian Museum, tickets from the 9 3/4 Shop at King's Cross Station and an adorable memorabilia from the famous platform. What can a girl want more?!

Well, who knows?! 

A girl's needs and wishes are a mystery even to herself, right?

Yet another sweet bonus to my marvelous day, was that fact that my LDN Boy took me to a wonderful Italian restaurant and treated me with pasta and wine. Romance is still alive people - it dwells in the same realm as geekiness and  hunger for science. Yes, you heard right Science and Magic go hand in hand in my world. 

OKAY, okay, I reveal myself completely: Your LDN Girl has a thing for a different kind of S&M 

(pun definitely intended)

Sweet dreams, my little gremlins. Dream of cupcakes and of magic! May all your secret wishes come true!

xoxo

Forever yours,

LDN GIRL