Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Notting Hill Carnival
I heard it was the biggest carnival in Europe and I was eager to experience it!! My gosh it was crowded. I have never seen so many people in my life. Enjoy the pics (videos not uploading).
Friday, 4 July 2008
End of exams, celebrations and farewell
It has been a fantastic year (almost) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. I have learnt a lot but more so have met some wonderful human beings from all parts of the world. I am thrilled exams are over but I am sad as I will miss my new found friends. I will miss my flatmates - Lauren (US), Zach (Canada), Pol (Spain), and Jihyun (South Korea). Our flat must have been the best - quiet, clean and we got along so well!
Jihyun and I ( he left early for his home country so wasnt there for group pic).
We chatted a lot. I suspect he wanted to improve his English and I dare say he has. I had difficulties conversing with him when we just moved in but now he is so fluent and yes he thanks me all the time.
L-R Zach, Lauren, me and Pol
We were such a happy bunch. I will miss u guys - Lauren's (see u soon), Zach's (very short hi greeting - lol) and Pol's (hi Anakie - pronunciation)
Dr. Martin Lodge, my supervisor and I. He is the best supervisor one could ask for. Patient, extremely helpful and has a keen interest in Jamaica (and that makes a world of difference believe me). I will be emailing him for sure as I get into the meat of this dissertation!
Andras and I. Such a sweetie. We developed such a wonderful friendship over the duration of the Course (MSc. Public Policy and Administration). If it was a beer or bagel or chatting online we were just damn good friends. Andras has an excellent sense of humour and he could pass for a Jamaican! Believe me, you don't want to hear him curse a Jamaican badword and no I did not teach him. He listens to a lot of reggae and says he learnt them from there and he 'bun out babylon too.' I hope to see you soon Andras.
Some of my Coursemates at a farewell barbeque - countries represented: China, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, US, Hungary, Australia
Jihyun and I ( he left early for his home country so wasnt there for group pic).
We chatted a lot. I suspect he wanted to improve his English and I dare say he has. I had difficulties conversing with him when we just moved in but now he is so fluent and yes he thanks me all the time.
L-R Zach, Lauren, me and Pol
We were such a happy bunch. I will miss u guys - Lauren's (see u soon), Zach's (very short hi greeting - lol) and Pol's (hi Anakie - pronunciation)
Dr. Martin Lodge, my supervisor and I. He is the best supervisor one could ask for. Patient, extremely helpful and has a keen interest in Jamaica (and that makes a world of difference believe me). I will be emailing him for sure as I get into the meat of this dissertation!
Andras and I. Such a sweetie. We developed such a wonderful friendship over the duration of the Course (MSc. Public Policy and Administration). If it was a beer or bagel or chatting online we were just damn good friends. Andras has an excellent sense of humour and he could pass for a Jamaican! Believe me, you don't want to hear him curse a Jamaican badword and no I did not teach him. He listens to a lot of reggae and says he learnt them from there and he 'bun out babylon too.' I hope to see you soon Andras.
Some of my Coursemates at a farewell barbeque - countries represented: China, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, US, Hungary, Australia
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Sun bathing
Well I live next door to the Oasis Gym. The sunshine has made my neighbourhood even so much noisier. The Brits have decided to soak up the sun on the tarmac at the gym. Take a look.
Hyde Park
It was a nice and sunny day when Andrew and I went to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to relax. It was nice just being able to lie on the grass!! The flowers had started to bloom and the grass was no longer wilted after the brutal winter.
Andrew posing beside the entrance to the Princess Diana Memorial.
Andrew posing beside the entrance to the Princess Diana Memorial.
Hybernation
It has been a mighty long time since I last updated my blog! School had me under pressure!!!!!! The term papers took over my life not to mention preparing for those revision and study group meetings. Thank God I can breathe once again and finally keep you intouch with life in good ole England.
Sunday, 16 March 2008
End of Term
Believe it or not, teaching is officially over at the London School of Economics and Political Science!!! My gosh how quickly time goes by. I have a total of 5 exams to sit in June plus my dissertation. The timetable is not yet ready but I am hoping that they are nicely spread out.
I am ready to write my dissertation the title of which is Cross-National Policy Transfer: Agencification in Jamaica, 1996 - 2006. It will critically evaluate the reasons for transfer of policy ideas, particularly civil service reform policy, from the North to the South by looking at agencification.
I am ready to write my dissertation the title of which is Cross-National Policy Transfer: Agencification in Jamaica, 1996 - 2006. It will critically evaluate the reasons for transfer of policy ideas, particularly civil service reform policy, from the North to the South by looking at agencification.
I am presently working on a Case Study on e-government in Jamaica, the Jamaica Trade Point in particular - 5000 words; and 2 essays of 2,500 words each. All these are due before exams!!
Well talk about having nightmares - sleep is secondary right now. At times after reading, I go to take a nap and a thought comes to mind and I just can't sleep until I get up to put it on the computer.
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