February Update

Hey friends, the sun was shining today in Nice, as it was in most of the Northeast, as far as I hear. I was in London last week, just after the big snowstorm that pretty much closed down the southern part of the United Kingdom (and left before the next storm), but by the time I was there, the sun was melting most of it. I took some pictures of melted snowmen, but mostly I heard people talking about the weather (but don't they always?). I was only in London for a few days, but I had a chance to do some walking around, shopping (was determined to find some good marmalade and British biscuits), and catching up with a college classmate. I met up with my co-author to finish up some brainstorming on our article (see Toxic Assets, below), and we enjoyed some good Indian food one night. I stayed at St. Martin's Lane, a way cool hotel in the West End, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and the Leicester Square tube spot. There was an excellent gym right next door too. London is one of the cities in which I am focusing my job search, and my friend had some good suggestions for me to follow up on. I know I would enjoy living there (weather excepted!)

My parents are on their way to Nice on Thursday, and I am looking forward to seeing them and being their host here in my adopted city. I will give you the updates on their visit shortly.

Until then, enjoy the break in the weather!