December 19, 2012
by Melissa OYoung
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Lucy twirled around in a flamboyant red dress, struck a pose, and laughed. Lucy was new to London and was trying on a dress at a clothes swapping Swishing party. She loved these parties as she made new friends and … Continue reading
July 10, 2012
by Melissa OYoung
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By Melissa O’Young Coming from Europe where many stores require you to pay extra for plastic bags, it has been quite a surprise moving to a country where packaging is given to you like confetti thrown at a wedding. Here … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
by Melissa OYoung
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By Melissa O’Young It was an exciting moment. I was finally moving to the other side of the world after living 23 years in Australia. London was calling out to me … but what to pack in my suitcase? Don’t let … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
by Melissa OYoung
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By Melissa O’Young Dinner was full of deep conversations and good wine, and with our full bellies we toppled out of the restaurant and decided to go for a walk. We talked some more until my friend stopped and said, … Continue reading