Simply Red

We won 6-0 (yay!)

What can I say...

...but that the kids sunk Sheffield United.

Glory glory ARSENAL!!!

Met up with Rehma for the first time since graduation. Can't believe it's been 2 months since we packed out bags and left Cardiff. Dear dear.

She contacted me last week about this Carling Cup 3rd round match, and seeing tickets were only a tenner, I'd be a fool to say no.

Especially when it's held at the Emirates!

And what a jubilant evening it was :)

Speaking of Cardiff, we weren't the only ones with some sorta connection to the place. Aaron James Ramsey does too. Particularly since he's a Welshman!

AJR signed for Arsenal a couple of months ago and I made a mental note to myself then that I'm gonna check him out as soon as this season starts and whey-hey, he's managed to impress (me).

On the pitch [and off] :) :)

One of Wales' finest exports...hee-hee-hee!

Le Blues

My colleague Brian and I and a friend went to support our 'local team' last night.

Was at Stamford Bridge to watch their Champions League match against Bordeaux, which the Blues comfortably won 4-0.

Managed to get tickets for the game as they were on general sale, otherwise fat chance. Must say the turn out was way better than I had expected. The stadium was about 95% full, which is a considerable attendance.

We were seated 6th row from the pitch, just behind the goal mouth, slightly to the right, few feet away from the supporters of the visiting team. The whole night they were singing their hearts out (in French no less), much to the amusement of the locals, who responded (typically) by singing sarky football songs, one of which include "why the f**ing hell do you eat snails".

HA-HA-HA!!!

I have to say Chelsea are looking rather invicible atm. Helming the EPL standings and showing commanding presence in the UCL, they look the better team heading into Sunday's cracker match against MU. My money is on them!

Ok, before you pick the GUN up and shoot me, nah I haven't jumped ship. I'm still with them :)

COME ON ARSENAL!!!!!!!

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The reason why I put these 2 photos up is to highlight the difference btwn how girls take photos, and how boys take photos.

*nods*

Yeah, I know.

Charlotte and Paul

I was over at HR last week to sort out some payroll issues (oh btw, I got my first pay cheque two Fridays ago. Do try to feel excited for me!)

Anyway, while waiting for the ever so helpful HR officer to meet me, I wandered around the reception area and saw a leaflet - printed on good quality glossy paper in sexy black ink - bearing nothing but a website address and the eye-catching "10% discount for NHS staff."

Intrigued, I took one home and checked it out.

Turned out that PAUL was actually a French pattiserie and they have a cafe on King's Road, which is 5 mins from here, at which - according to Friday's edition of the London paper - Sienna Miller was spotted.

Now, I've been asked (quite frequently by friends who find it 'delightful' that I'm staying at South Ken) if I've seen any celebs since moving here. The answer is sadly, no. I may be very good at identifying celebs in mags and things but it's a different ball game trying to spot them minus the glamour and make up. Hmm, come to think of it, maybe I've walked past Hugh Grant or some Chelsea footie players without even knowing!

Nah, don't get too flustered. Someone on my floor apparently knows David Beckham well (from his Manchester days) so hold your squeak (with bated breath) until I get full confirmation, which would be tomorrow *hands rubbing with glee*

Hehehehe...

Anyway...

My friend SF came down to London last weekend. I trust he had a fulfilling shopping spree at Oxford Street, but other than that, we didn't get up to much over the weekend except going out and sitting at a tiny little park opposite the hospital, walking around Sloane Square (admiring Tiffany's and Chanel from the window sill a la Holly Golightly - err, that would be me rather than him), running a House marathon, and being acquainted to Charlotte, courtesy of Paul.

I told SF about this French pattiserie when he came on Friday, and I believe it was kismet that we came across one while checking out King's Road on Sunday.

We both thought it was a sign,
That the treat was meant to be.
And so we did not (bother to) resist,
I hereby present Charlotte Frais to thee.

...and the 2 (sad) people who were nuts enough to take a picture with her!!!

So, what do I think of Charlotte?

Fragrant, sweet and mood-lifting.

Agreed, Paul?