london grinder

Books -- i'm sifting through the bibliography of James H-T. ghosts of manila is exquisitely written. the metropolis is portrayed in all its grim and gory underpinnings. but every city has its dark sides.

Television -- House's fifth season is on sky. Bear Gryll's is in the planner as well. i was so late in the catching up with the beauty that is The Wire, i tuned in a year after it's last regular episode. a brilliant show that was not accorded it's proper laurels during its run. the best drama series ever according to Time magazine. Lie to Me, for tim roth and kelli williams of the practice. George and Cecil, for the guilty pleasures.

Food comforts -- i'm just a nando's person. but i like the choices at the O2 center and Westfield. enticing.

Music -- eminem's relapse plus my usuals. i'm filtering blur's discography in a jiffy for the hyde park reunion.

Most romantic turf in london -- the national gallery grounds. the river thames. but anywhere really, as long as there's a special someone to hold and to cherish. how cliche.