Monthly Archives: January 2011

Stasis

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Not a great deal happening ‘at the crossroads’. The meeting with my boss last week went OK. She indicated that a secondment to New York *is* a viable option and I think she was reading between the lines – which … Continue reading →

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Defying Gravity

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Finally saw Wicked this evening at Victoria Apollo. Very good. The wicked witch (not sure who played her) very good though not quite as good as the original Broadway star who played her – Idina Mensel (below). Stage set and … Continue reading →

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The view from the glass ceiling

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

I’m rapidly approaching another crossroads. This one has nothing to do with my health (thankfully) but it’s still a major crossroads and it relates to my job and career. I’ve applied for an international secondment (which could in turn become … Continue reading →

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Vignettes – 15/01/2011

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

A friend’s birthday. Well, colleague really – who I now count as a general friend. North London – Highgate. What transpired to be a packed pub. Packed to the rafters with white, braying, samey people all jostling for space. Why … Continue reading →

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These are crazy, crazy, crazy nights

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

PS *Sigh* this track won’t play in the post – at least not in UK – forces a redirect due to rights issues. Oh well. I chose this soundtrack because: a) I like this 80s classic; and b) ‘crazy nights’ … Continue reading →

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Crossroads

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Thank you to those who have sent messages of support in various ways – it means an awful lot. Am sorry I haven’t done individual replies yet to people who have messaged me. Trying to get my head around things … Continue reading →

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