Ladywell Skatepark

God!!! Nice park, reminds of the skates I had time and time ago……..

But haven’t skated for ages…. very stiff, it starts to hurt very soon!

Iku had fun though!

Riding around North London and the Gunner’s Stadium.

Iku was going to work near Holloway Road and I tagged along for the ride. The office faces the Arsenal Emirates Stadium, so the noise can probably heard on match days. Speaking of match days, when Arsenal had a game the other day, I think they lost. Some of the fans often walk back down Liverpool Road on their way towards Angel. You can definitely tell if they won or lost by their attitudes, oh boy…. so depressed.

Moving House Today

Moving from east to north, but not too far away. Just 15 mins only. So goodbye east again. Moving to Liverpool Road in Islington. The flat is situated above an Art Gallery, and the landlady owns it all, lovely malaysian woman, fanatical about art. In this particular gallery it also has a lovely cafe where a coffee only cost £1.50. The name of the gallery is Nolias Gallery. So pop down for a drink or chat if you are in the area, just 5 mins walk from Angel Station. Check the website for exhibitions and take a look at the artwork on show.

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday

Welcome to my first blog.

First of all I want to say gung hei fat choy (happy chinese new year).

It is now the year of the PIG. Those born this lunar year or turning 12, 24 or any multiple of 12, are all Pigs and if you are lucky enough to be a PIG, you have one of the best fortunes out of all the zodiac signs. This year should be a great year for you , bringing luck and fortune. Rumours are that this year is an especially rare “Golden-Pig” year, which happens only every 6 centuries.

In China and South Korea and other Chinese Lunar calender following communities around the world, there were noticeable increases in pregnancies as families rush to have children and bestow as much luck on their families. I’m convinced my parents are not planning on any more children, but coming home I find there are already pig ornaments cropping up all around my family house. We are a superstitious bunch with a long tradition and with the new year festivities it offers a chance for the children to learn and uphold these traditions.

Unfortunately, today is my 26th Birthday and I am not a PIG, but a Rooster. Although my brother is a PIG, turning 24 this summer so any luck and fortune that it may bring to him, I hope he shares it with me.