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Finish the Sentence: London

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It was only a weekend, but what a weekend it was! Returning to London for the first time in 7 years, I caught up with friends old and new, mostly at a Pimms-soaked summer festival in Regents Park. I lived in London for two years previously. Country codes for non-locals.



Deenita
I am inspired by: My own inner strength
I regret: Having to regret something
Today I am grateful for: Friends and family

Davin
I am inspired by: What tomorrow holds
I regret: 2005
Today I am grateful for: What I have, like every other day

Cookie
I am inspired by: Enthusiasm
I regret: Being a selfish child
Today I am grateful for: My bed tonight


Kirit
I am inspired by: Music
I regret: Not learning enough
Today I am grateful for: Work

Sam
I am inspired by: People who have had a difficult start, but end up doing well
I regret: Not spending enough time with my dad
Today I am grateful for: My friends, my experiences, my dad

John (IRL)
I am inspired by: Uninhibited people
I regret: Not taking more chances
Today I am grateful for: Camaraderie


Sangeeta
I am inspired by: Different cultures
I regret: Not going to university
Today I am grateful for: My friends

Siv
I am inspired by: Pimms
I regret: Saying sorry
Today I am grateful for: Company

Reshma
I am inspired by: Travelling
I regret: Not becoming an actress
Today I am grateful for: My umbrella


Gus (IRL)
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Not being with the girl
Today I am grateful for: Freedom

Fernanda (BRA)
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Not having travelled enough
Today I am grateful for: Having met so many wonderful people in my life

Valeska (BRA)
I am inspired by: The sun
I regret: Not saying "I love you" as much as I could have
Today I am grateful for: Coming to London six years ago


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