I was thinking today about the things I miss from SF… here’s my top ten…
10. Crunchy Almond butter from Wholefoods
9. The corner store that is open until 2am… which sells Haagen Dazs ice cream (I have a drunk sweet tooth!)
8. Tivo and 250+ TV channels
7. My bed… in particularly all the pillows that I end up spooning at some point in the night
6. Viactiv calcium chews
5. Free samples in the grocery stores
4. Crossing the GGB with my biking buddies
3. My 5 minute commute to/from the office
2. My discount at Lombardi’s… I bought a new pair of sneakers this weekend and they cost me $200 (vs $100 at Lombardis)
1. The no smoking ban in all bars and restuarants
There are advantages to being in London… and England more generally. That may have to be the topic of my next list… a top 3 or maybe I can stretch it to 5?
Monday, October 23, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Day trader
I'm starting to settle into something of a routine here in London as I get up the learning curve at work and life. The US embassy's consulate office is currently *reviewing my case*. I was REALLY hoping to hear something today but I think things are delayed because of this week's Columbus Day holiday.
In the meantime, I just sit and wait… as well as work my ass off. It’s hard work but I’m having fun. I'm being teased by my colleagues on the desk for flirting with our European counterparties... I seem to be able to get a quarter of a point better pricing if I'm trading with a couple of French guys at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley who both know that I speak French and insist that I speak French with them!
But it’s taking me a little while to get used to the 12 hour days (shocker!), plus the 1-1.5 hour commute but it just means that I don’t have time for triathlon. I’ve been running a decent amount but not so much swimming. I swam once with Matt Dixon’s brother, Peter, (another elite swimmer!) but I ended up getting home too late in the evening to do that on a regular basis. Today I came across a couple of guys in the office that swim at lunchtime so I’ll try and tag along with them for a few sessions. It's an Aussie and a Brit that did Ironman Switzerland last year... I had already checked out the Aussie as the cutest guy on the floor... but he's married! The Brit was also cute... until he spoke and I discovered he has a really strong Essex-boy accent…
In the meantime, I just sit and wait… as well as work my ass off. It’s hard work but I’m having fun. I'm being teased by my colleagues on the desk for flirting with our European counterparties... I seem to be able to get a quarter of a point better pricing if I'm trading with a couple of French guys at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley who both know that I speak French and insist that I speak French with them!
But it’s taking me a little while to get used to the 12 hour days (shocker!), plus the 1-1.5 hour commute but it just means that I don’t have time for triathlon. I’ve been running a decent amount but not so much swimming. I swam once with Matt Dixon’s brother, Peter, (another elite swimmer!) but I ended up getting home too late in the evening to do that on a regular basis. Today I came across a couple of guys in the office that swim at lunchtime so I’ll try and tag along with them for a few sessions. It's an Aussie and a Brit that did Ironman Switzerland last year... I had already checked out the Aussie as the cutest guy on the floor... but he's married! The Brit was also cute... until he spoke and I discovered he has a really strong Essex-boy accent…
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