New pics uploaded

Hey everyone -

Headed to Krakow, Poland for the weekend. Check out the pics I uploaded, though. I'll write more sometime next week.

http://public.fotki.com/raggett/

Cheers, mates!

Brian

Life in flux...

The weather in London is always changing. You wake up to cloudy skies and rain, then picnic in the park for lunch, all before a wind-swept and overcast night. As of late, my life seems to change and flux almost as often. A series of highs and lows, I'm constantly drifting one way or blowing another. Sometimes I can really shine, only to rain on everyone a minute later.

I'm sure what I'm saying will be lost on 90% of the people that read this, so I'll cut to the chase. There are a lot of unknowns in my life right now. As I pass the half-way point of my six-month stint in London, I have no idea what's next. I really shouldn't worry or plan that far ahead, but that's not my nature. For those of you wondering if I'm staying in London or coming back to Kansas City or moving elsewhere, I can honestly tell you I have no idea at this point. At times, it's really annoying and a source of anxiety but at others exciting because the moment of truth could come at any time. At this point, I'm just trying to feel out my options, weigh them accordingly, and make the decision I think I'll be happiest with. There are plenty of positives about any route I go, but a man can only walk one road at a time. That said, I'll keep you posted.

Week in Review x 3: End of May/Early June

Once again, I've failed to write in a more timely manner. This entry will highlight the end of May through mid-June. There's been a lot going on, a few trips, some going out, new visitors, and others leaving. I'll try to keep it brief.

• In Kansas City, the typical Tuesday night consists of either soccer or the occassional trip to Harpos. In London, when you're not too busy and don't mind a long day at work Wednesday, Tuesday night is perfect for 1 pound pints at Sports Cafe near Picadilly Circus. It's an evil thing entailing nothing special - more or less the London equivalent to Harpo's quarter draws.
• As I pass the three-month mark of my six-month rotation, I'm quickly reminded my time is quickly coming to an end in London. There always seems to be a welcoming or going away party. This week, we had the unfortunate chore of officially sending off one of my best friends in London - Brian Legg. We've had many a good time, a late night, and a tasty kebab. For those of you who aren't familiar, the kebab is God's gift to the world.

• Two weekends ago, a few of us packed our bags for a fun weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland. The weekend consisted of a visit to Edinburgh castle (the coolest castle I've been in), a short hike up Arthur's Seat (~1,000 ft climb), an underground tour of the old city, and two nights of clubbin/pubbin.

• Mom visits!!! The lovely Mrs. Eleanor Raggett with her friend Barb arrives for a two-week stay. It's been almost three months since I've seen my mom. When I told her I was moving over, she was the first one to buy a plane ticket to visit - gotta love her. We went to Salisbury & Stonehenge this past weekend, and will be quite busy over the next week and a half. It's good to have mom around!