This isn’t the first time I’ve written
about this magnificent city. But recent events have compelled
me to write this latest piece.
This is the city I’ve known with all my
heart and soul. I lived in many others over the years but this is my birthplace, my home.
Yes, my roots are firmly in Africa, namely Ghana, and they are here too, in London, UK. How wonderful is that?
My mind is wide open to endless possibilities
and the realness that this city brings. The good, the bad and the ugly. I have
witnessed it all, yet for me, the good always outweighs the bad.
The phenomenal London 2012 Olympic Games has
cemented what I always knew. We kicked some serious ass. And as for the medal
tally - Wow! The United Kingdom brought them home! It was momentous, historic and an unforgettable event. Bring on the Paralympics!
The haters can keep hating, but London
stands tall and represents every single time - from riots to triumph. When
we’re down we get straight back up. Without question or doubt – why would we do
anything less? I am truly energized and uplifted in these trying global times.
Money doesn’t bring me happiness, good people and great hearts do.
For all you ‘Londoners’ out there that are
weary of this special town or a little fearful – face your fears because most
of the time that’s all they are. Embrace and appreciate this city for all it
has given you. As what is the alternative? You leave? We live in a free (ish) democratic society
so the choice is yours…
I’ve just spent most of the Bank Holiday weekend
at the Notting Hill Carnival, which I’ve missed for the
last couple of years. I went and celebrated life, music and people with friends and strangers.
It was a spiritual moment. This is the feeling that music and good vibes always
brings to my being. I got taken to my ‘church’, a place where I can feel free, happy and
forget my troubles.
I can truly say this has been one of the
most amazing summers I have ever experienced and so proud to have witnessed. I
feel quite emotional writing this (nothing new there then ;) as we’ve had tough
times as a city, as a nation and a people.
I’m inspired to focus on the positives and feel elated – and ever ready
to take on the future.
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| We are one! |
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| Doing the 'MoBot' |
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| Happy people everywhere1 |
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| It's all love |
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| Peace! |
It’s been a great summer of 2012. It’s a great life.
Thank you London. Wherever I go in this
world you’ll always be my one and only true love...
From this Londoner with Love.
