Cash swoosh

Sometimes I can be a bit reckless when it comes to spending. Normally, I only buy things I need, or do things I have been thinking of for a while, but when I do it all in one go it feels like my bank account suffers more... Today, I went and had a hair cut at Number 10. And yes. As the name suggests, this is not cheap. It is my closest hair dresser, and I did not ask about the price (stupidly enough) as I was going to just have a trim. 30 minutes and 10 cm later, I was confronted with having to pay almost 100 pounds. I tried not to look bothered, and paid by card. Swoosh. I guess that is the down side living in Chelsea.. Then, as if I hadn't already spent enough, I went shopping for running gear. New trainers from Asics, Skins (running trousers) and Gore wind proof jacket. It was all so expensive I was given socks for free... Swoosh. Then I thought I would better finish off all the other shopping I had planned, and went and bought vitamins, shampoo, conditioner and other "necessary stuff". Swoosh. Swoosh. Swoosh.

Me and my Number 10 hair plus the results from my shopping spree

Just another day

Today is grey and chill, with autumn leaves on the ground. I slept in today - and woke up at 10.30am. Eeeks. I know. Very late. It is something I rarely do, but I have been feeling tired and out of sorts lately, so I figured I needed to catch up with some sleep. And that was indeed a good idea. I have been very effective today, and the day is not yet over. I have been doing a lot of Business Law, and I just got back from a run in Battersea Park - two laps - and my longest run to date. And I felt fine the whole way. Now I am going shopping at Sainsbury's. I am in desperate need for some food as my fridge has been suffering from my studiousness lately, and all that is left is ryevita, butter, French mustard and quinoa.

Also - in a moment of boredom the other day I was surfing the Net, and I found the most amazing trousers from Cameo.. Dark blue with black details. Me loves! I do not think it is possible to send it to London, but I might as well send it to my parents house in Norway for collection when I get back at xmas.. I can imagine wearing them with some black pumps and a lush wool sweater. What do you think?

Sunday catch up

This weekend has just passed by so quickly.. I am finally finished with Solicitors Accounts - both the work book and the hand in exercise. It took ages, as it is almost hundred pages, but I quite enjoyed it. I used to love maths at school, but doing law you never really get to calculate anything (except for damages in certain cases). So I think my brain appreciates a bit of numbers and calculations.. Tonight is all about civil litigation.

Yesterday, I went for a late run (after spending the whole day with Solicitors Accounts), but I was not feeling it, and my leg started acting up. So I ended up having to walk a bit, and only did one lap. Thus, it was my slowest 'run' to date, and I was home way after sun set. The bridges over Thames are so beautiful lit up - I will have to show you some time.

Today has also been a Solicitors Accounts day, but I had a break where I cleaned the flat. It feels so nice to be rid off the dust and not see the random 'dust rabbit' (No: "hybelkanin") :)

Also - Pegs and I went out last night for a glass of wine and ended up cycling around in Chelsea. I cannot describe the feeling of freedom you get from cycling in London after dark. It is just great. We ended up at our local pub/bar - The Orange - which is really nice.

Pegs & Cat

The Tea Party Experience

Ok. "Hold på hatten" as we say in Norway.. I have found the most exciting tea party experience to date. I have not yet tried it myself, but it is definitely on my list of things to do before I leave London.

The Sanderson's, which is located at 50 Berners Street, has something they call "Mad Hatters Tea". As you can see from the description under, this is a fanciful take on Alice in Wonderland's tea experience. What is not to love? Definitely a must for a London visit, no?

The menu includes ´Eat Me’ Queen of Hearts contains a strawberry and cream mousse and ‘Drink Me’, an enticing looking bottle containing a wonderful potion of Passion fruit Jelly, Coconut Panna cotta and Exotic Foam, this bizarre concoction will send taste buds hatter crazy with each sip delivering a totally different and contrasting taste experience as you drink through the layers with a straw. Guests will be grinning like Cheshire Cats after blueberry lollipops turn their tongues from hot to cold and hazelnut praline ice cream lollipops explode with a single bite, and will be further indulged with a chocolate and coffee layered sponge cake and a chocolate rabbit’s clock that melts in ones mouth.

Finger sandwiches are served in a rainbow of colours, including ham and English mustard on yellow saffron bread and smoked salmon with cream cheese on green spinach bread. Traditional scones with clotted cream and jam will bring guests back to the real world during their fairytale tea.

For more info, please check out: http://www.sandersonlondon.com/en-us/#/explore/?id=/sanderson-london-mad-hatters-tea/ 

Morning run

I never managed to go for a run yesterday as my Business Accounts took all day and most of the night, so I ended up going for a run this morning instead. It was crisp and cold, and with a stunning sun rise. Walking across Chelsea bridge with the sun reflecting in the Thames is such a luxurious feeling. And, I must admit, seeing all the workers in their suits run to work makes me appreciate this even more. I ended up doing two laps around Battersea Park - almost 8km. Now it is all about unregistered land for my practical legal property class tomorrow. 

P.s the picture is not taken this morning - it is the sunset from the day I went on a photo-exhibition to the park after my exam and arrived after sun set. But I want to share it with you as you can get an idea of how my morning started.. 

Contemplating a run

Not motivated today. The sun is shining outside, and I am sitting inside reading about business accounts.. Perhaps I should go for a run after all. It has been raining for the last couple of weeks, and it might be good to get some sun on my face. Also - Battersea Park is so beautiful in the sun.

I think I will finish my business accounts and then go for a run before I start my solicitors accounts. I'll let you know how many rounds in Battersea I'll take. One or two. I have my fingers crossed for two today :)

xx

Late night study

Late night study

A snap shot of my desk. Trying to ease the pressure by making small lists, time tables, and study plans. I love organisation, but sometimes you just have to do it. Just. do. it. 

London by night

Londre, fleures et nuit

So, I went to Battersea park today after my Interviewing and Advising exam - wanted to share with you the amazingness of this place. Brought my camera, but ended up missing the sunset and having to take pictures in the dark. Soo.. Not so much Battersa, but ended up being a bit more creative.. Love how the blurriness makes it more dreamy. Took some sharper ones too, but this is by far my favourite.

Do you like or does it make you dizzy?

My 20s passing by

Another week(end) has passed by with my head in the books. Today was all about injunctions. Will I regret my studiousness when my 20s has passed by while reading the judgments of Lord Denning or Lord Wilberforce? Will the heaps of invitations to parties I have turned down and the endless of Fridays and Saturdays I have spent in my room reading law books haunt me once I am too old to get away with dancing on tables. Am I not too old to dance on tables already? Are you ever young enough to dance on tables? I don't know. You tell me. 

In this slightly premature mid life crisis, or should I say severely late teen rebellion, I have realised my way out is not a fancy car or dancing on tables, but to take one day off a week where I am not studying.  Or one day a month. Or just half a day. Like next Sunday. So I can have my hair cut. 

At least I tried. 

Catx

Cat in London

Here I go again. Living in London. Not Camden this time, but Chelsea. Two different worlds. Yes. Really. Where Camden is crowded, Chelsea is empty. Where Camden got cheap bargains, Chelsea got expensive bargains. Where Camden got scones with clotted cream, Chelsea got organic melt-on-your tongue brownies. Where Camden got dirt and whores, Chelsea got clean streets and high class escorts. Where Camden got the big, get-lost-and-mesmorised-in touristy market, Chelsea got the farmer's market. Where Camden got police sirens every night, Chelsea got the silence which comes in suburbia. And Battersea Park - a Chelsea treat. Whilst I enjoy Camden, I must admit Chelsea is much more my cup of tea. Although I sometimes think I belong somewhere in between of these world's. 

And as you can imagine, I have been super busy with studying, so I haven't had time to take any photos.. But I promise that I will post some soon!

Catx