It's cold here in London now and it's strange how it changes your mood. I'm still loving it but things seem more mellow, more surreal. The Christmas Tree is up in Trafalgar Sq, Oxford and Regent Streets are all lit up for the month. It' gets dark early but the bright city lights illuminate the way. It's nice to go for a walk along the river, covered in several layers of clothing, taking comfort in the cold.... Today I have the day off, spoke to home this morning, went for a walk along Borough High Street listening to some music that seemed to fit in with the mood, tubed it to Charing Cross, bought Christmas cards in the Strand and now im seeking warmth inside the Internet place.

We've been watching movies of late on the big screen up on the pub's second floor. With it being so quiet in the pub of late it's been possible to close off upstairs and have it for ourselves. Comfy couches, a big projection screen and a fireplace... Also found a great bar just around the corner last night. Csar Bar. It has a pool table, something you don't really see much of here. Spent a few hours knocking back Stella and playing a few friendly games with Mike, Heath and Chris.