My name is Jeremy. I am from Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA. I am a hopeless romantic when it comes to London. I lived there from Fall 1996-Summer 1997 on a study abroad trip. I did medical research at Charing X hospital in Hammersmith and did my studies at both Birkbeck and UCL.
Never in my life have I loved a city so much. I think about London often even though I haven't lived there in more than 10 years. So many parts of London and the UK still with me in my personality and interests. For example I am an ardent Liverpool FC supporter, Cricket fan and Snooker fan. In addition I learned to ballroom dance there. These skill proved useful as they directly led to me meeting my wife here in the USA.
I have been back to visit 2X since 1997 (once in 1998 and once in 2000). I plan to take my wife there this summer for a holiday. I cannot wait to take her round my favourite city and introduce her to things like English breakfasts, Scotch eggs, Walkers crisps, Jaffa cakes and Lilt soda.
I will be there during the 1st test of the Ashes but tickets are too expensive. Oh well, my wife isnt too keen on Cricket anyway.
Anyway thanks for having me. I look forward to discussing London with the lot of you
Cheers then
-Jez the Yank
Posted: 2009-05-03 03:27:49