London, lovely London! I just spent five intense days in the City. The programme was so full with meetings, pub meals, walks and quality time with nice folks that the post on Costa Rica that is writing itself in my head didn’t make it to paper yet.
Back in the metro from Brussels Midi to my stop I realised I was too busy being happy to write about it – probably the best excuse ever. I’ve heard before, in this TED talk by Shawn Achor, that writing down your happy experiences on a regular basis has proven to have a lasting positive impact on your happiness levels. So, here are some of the highlights:
- A walk to Kensington gardens on Thursday, just after my arrival to London. I had a very long working day on Wednesday. Fifty minutes through a park with coloured leaves, and my head was empty and ready to absorb new experiences.
- A series of challenging meetings with financial sector experts, and a feeling of mastery and true understanding of what’s happening in this field.
- Meeting some wonderful old friends in a new environment and noticing they haven’t changed even a little.
- Sharing a hostel room of dubious quality with nine Dutch guys in a constant flow of mildly offensive remarks and attempts to outsmart each other.
- The surprisingly flashy colours in the collection of Renaissance art in the National Gallery.
- Extreme friendliness and hospitality of two friends who now wisely decided to date each other.
- This lovely piece of street art in Shoreditch:
