November in London

It's one of these days today when I had time to stop and think what and why am I doing in London. Weather is miserable, it's raining and it gets dark at 4.00 but is not important at all.

Time flies in MBA. It seems I landed in London a week ago but almost three months have gone already.

This was a time full of new discoveries, new people, places, parks, bars, clubs, pubs, emotions, positive, negative, inspiring, disappointing, challenging and delightful. That's what I call living to the fullest. And I love it.

I tend to get too excited about things and people. I really like wearing pink glasses and imagine that everyone is full of good intentions and motivation. And then at one moment reality kicks in and I put my pink glasses away - until the next huge inspiration :)

That's the way I survive in this world - believing in good things, never ending optimism and inspirations.

I was always dreaming to meet like minded people and inspiring professors. And here I am - I found both. Now I know that I made a right decision coming here. It's amazing how many great things you can do with the right people. Even when it's really hard (like preparing for statistics exam... not that it's a greatest life challenge, but still...;) I enjoy every moment of this because people inspire.

And I know that after this one year journey no matter where I go and what I do - I will have this great circle of friends and colleagues all around the world and we can do great things together. I see future presidents, businessmen, responsible managers - and simply amazing people.

So yesterday me and other three guys came up with this crazy idea to find out who were those toastmakers - and we just walked into this traditional English pub, and in the second floor we found people giving public speeches.

Spontaneous and crazy idea that was, but I absolutely loved it. Those people were achievers. They conquered themselves and learned how to give inspiring speeches in public. I learned a lot. Just imagine the question that one of speakers asked at the beginning of his speech: "Have you ever regretted a thing that you've said to someone for the rest of your life?" Yes I do :)

And I was reminded of one very simple thing - spontaneous decisions open the world full of discoveries. And you never know whom you are going to meet. Getting out of your comfort zone (which I found here among my new friends) and meeting new interesting people makes life so much livelier and colorful.

And I love London for this - diversity, opportunities, challenges, pubs, people, culture, Thames.

Not so much for a humid weather :) But that is such a minor thing.

Until the next inspiration...