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London Days, London Nights

written by Brenna Holeman April 14, 2013

 

 

 

 

Broadway Market in London, England
 
It’s only been one week in London, but it’s been such a full, happy one – Borough, Broadway, and Brick Lane markets, shopping in Oxford Circus, nights out in Soho, music at the National Portrait Gallery, dinners in Chinatown, an afternoon at the Tate Modern, walks over Tower Bridge, getting caught in hailstorms in Clapham, meeting new friends and seeing so many friends from my past travels. It’s been incredible, so incredible, in fact, that I’ve decided to make this my home.
I’ve dreamed of living in London all my life, and everything has very nicely fallen into place. I’ll be moving here this summer, and starting a Master’s degree in Creative Non-Fiction writing in the autumn.  I’m so excited to experience this city fully, to live and work here, to have a place to settle for a while. I’m also so excited to live in a city that will allow me to travel a lot, to fly to Europe on a whim or to (fairly) easily fly back to Canada to visit my family. It’s a big step, but one I’m ready to make.
For now, though, this time in London is still a holiday, so my days will be filled with pints and laughs and attempts at finding the sun. This week will be just as full as the last one: open-mic poetry, a trip to Oxford, a weekend in Notting Hill, a visit to Camden, dinner with the lovely Oneika, and, inevitably, a lot of fun. I can’t stop smiling.
London, I think I love you.
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Brenna Holeman has travelled to over 100 countries in the past 15 years, many of them solo. She's a big fan of whisky and window seats.

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22 comments

Jackie D April 15, 2013 - 1:21 am

How exciting for you! I’ve considered a move to London at some point in the future, too. Right now I could really use one of those massive brat things you’re holding in that picture.

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 6:45 am

Yeah, I’ve always wanted to live here! And by the way, that bratwurst was unreal.

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Adina Marguerite Pease April 15, 2013 - 4:28 am

How wonderful! It’s such a good feeling to find a place that feels just right.

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 6:45 am

Thank you so much!

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Oneika the Traveller April 15, 2013 - 8:05 am

Yay! Can’t wait to hang out this week!

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 12:33 pm

Neither can I! xx

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Ajay Jain April 15, 2013 - 8:27 am

beautiful designed blog and informative aticles…

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 12:33 pm

Thank you!

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Antastesia. April 15, 2013 - 8:56 am

Ah definitely the more you talk about London, the more I feel like I should give it a second try!

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 12:35 pm

You should come visit when I live here!

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures April 15, 2013 - 2:02 pm

My heart is smiling for you!

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 8:09 pm

Thank you, Andi!

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Christine April 15, 2013 - 3:20 pm

That’s wonderful news!! Looks like a great place to live.

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This Battered Suitcase April 15, 2013 - 8:09 pm

Thank you! I think it will be a really great place for me…

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Silly Medley April 16, 2013 - 2:34 pm

You are making me miss London so much! Congrats on deciding to live there.

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This Battered Suitcase April 17, 2013 - 10:17 am

Thank you! I hope you get to visit London again soon.

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Rika April 17, 2013 - 2:00 am

How exciting! I’ve never been to London, so will definitely be living vicariously through you!

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This Battered Suitcase April 17, 2013 - 10:18 am

Aw thanks! I hope I do a good job at representing the city…

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Agness Walewinder April 17, 2013 - 5:01 am

I was there when I traveled to London last time. The food was freaking good!! :))

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This Battered Suitcase April 17, 2013 - 10:18 am

Yes! I want to go back every Saturday!!

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Hastings April 27, 2013 - 5:05 am

I just moved back to the states from London. I was there for a year and a half doing my masters at KCL. It was hands down the best time of my life. Learning in a city like London only makes you want to learn more. The people. The food. The history. You’ll truly fall in love. I’m not nearly as widely traveled as you, but I’ve lived in 8 different places in the past 9 years. London has been the first time I’ve wanted to stay put. Good luck on your new adventure and endeavor. Enjoy it cause it goes by before you know it. And go by the Blue Eyed Maid on Borough High street when you get the chance. It’s a rather sketchy old pub, but they do karaoke after 9 pm every night so it’s always a good laugh after a few pints.

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This Battered Suitcase May 1, 2013 - 1:06 pm

I can only imagine how much I will love it – just like you! I’m already thinking up ways I can stay longer after my program is finished. Thank you for the advice on the pub, I will definitely have to check it out sometime!

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