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The Reunion #XJP
I am writing because it is the only way to describe the feelings of absolute elation and joy I am consumed with at this moment. COVID-19 has raked havoc across every global and local system. And yet, it has resulted in some of the most beautiful acts of humanity, reflection and re-connection. In the most unprecedented way, I was able to speak to some of my oldest friends as we spanned time-zones from the West Coast to the Middle East. Some of these friends I haven’t heard from or spoken to in over 5 years. And yet, in a single Zoom meeting room, all feelings of intimidation and shyness dissolved…
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Rosmersholm
This weekend has been one of many ‘firsts’. You see, 3 years living in London and I had yet to have seen a live performance in the West End! To be fair, my first ever experience of the cinema had been there after getting lost on Guy Fawkes Night in 1st year and ending up watching John Wick 2 on a huge super-screen. But tonight, we landed some fantastic tickets for an absolute bargain and off we were to Duke of York’s Theatre. After zig-zagging through an overflowing Covent Garden (it was Pride Parade this afternoon!), we finally reached the decadent theater with its winding stairs and plush carpeting. Sneaky…
