Great finale

And like that we come to an end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Well done BBC news, brilliant coverage!

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DIAMOND JUBILEE

The following Prayer, written at The Queen's direction by the Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral for Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee, was used in the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Cathedral today.

God of time and eternity, whose Son reigns as servant, not master; we give you thanks and praise that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories with ELIZABETH, our beloved and glorious Queen. In this year of Jubilee, grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace as she continues in faithful obedience to you, her Lord and God and in devoted service to her lands and peoples, and those of the Commonwealth, now and all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Beautiful to see Her Majesty glorifying the one and only Lord Jesus Christ!

Diamon Jubilee Concert via BBC

I started watching when Shirley Bassey came on, so I had no idea that singers such as JLS and Cheryl Cole have performed. What were they doing there? Was it really necessary? That was a bit of a let down in my opinion, and from Her face expressions I'm pretty sure she didn't find it amusing. Were we celebrating Her 60 years as a Queen or was just to keep young generation entertained? Well, well... the cutest part was at the end, when Prince Charles personal tribute to The Queen and called her 'mummy.' I couldn't help but to be a little teary to see such affection between monarchs. It was clearly that Her Majesty was overwhelmed. Awwn. Now I understand why British people are so happy and proud of Her. She is a truly Queen. And is very unlikely that we will have another Queen like Her. One thing, that bother me the most was Cheryl Cole standing right behind the Queen at the final part. Every time the camera would show Her Majesty, Cole's smiley face would appear too. It looked like she purposely position herself to stay behind the Queen so she could be seen. What a contrast, a Queen next to a vain 'pop singer'.

Past jobs

One of my many PerUna videos I did last year while working for M&S.

Confession

Birthday tea party @ Covent Garden Hotel

As a journalist I know I'm not doing what I'm supposed to do, which is BLOGGING non stop. I realized that when my dear friend Claire text me the other day very excited about her blog. (Guys, please go and check it out! - you will love it.) Claire you've inspired me... So with that in mind, I thought: "Hey what about mine so called blog?" or "What am I doing to get my journalistic practices in action?" And because of that, I will give it another go. But this time around will be more personal entries and will try to document more of what I go through on daily basis. Hope you enjoy it! Lots of love G

60 seconds with

Ziad Khouri, a chief technology officer, 35, has lived in North London for over 20 years but is originally from Amman, Jordan. In his free time he enjoys going to concerts, museums, art galleries and practising MMA.


How long have you lived in North London?

I lived in Camden from 1977 to 1998, so, 21 years.


How was it back then? Has it changed a lot?

Yes. Camden used to be totally different. It was much edgier-home to various subcultures including punks, and graffiti artists. Also drug abuse was everywhere. It was raw, but also much more exciting. It first started to change when MTV and other TV companies opened their studios there. Now its been cleaned up and made more commercial.


What makes it so special?

Music. Lots of genres were born in Camden. Even today it has many excellent venues.
The market is the biggest tourist attraction in London by size, by profit and by number of people. The market has to be seen to be believe-It's huge and vibrant. There is nowhere like it in the world.


What are your best memories from that time?

My favourite thing would be to walk along the Regents Canal to the market. Its so green in some parts, you can forget you're in a city. I would walk along picking blackberries and checking out the new graffiti. Through the zoo and past the pirate castle! Then at the market I'd meet some friends for coffee and doughnuts before shopping for clothes and second-hand books. We'd finish the day with a pint or two and some loud live music.


Any places that still exist that would you recommend for us?

Trattoia Lucca: Serving excellent authentic Italian home cooking for over 30 years. I've been visiting this family run Italian restaurant since I was a child.
Cyberdog: Started in the early 1990's, this cyber-clothing label is a great example of the vibrant subculture scene. Check out their flagship store in Camden Market.
The Good Mixer: one of the few pubs that still have the 'old' Camden vibe. Not for the faint hearted!


If yes, do you ever go back there nowadays?

I go back a couple of times a year, usually to show visitors. Camden Town is really totally unique. It always feels good to go back.


Did you ever think of moving back?

I wouldn't move back. It was fun when I was younger, but these days I prefer things to be less hectic.

Dialogue with God

Me: God, can I ask You a question?
God: Sure
Me: Promise You won't get mad
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn't work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one
of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that
Me (humbled): OH
GOD: I didn't let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.
Me: (ashamed)
God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn't want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn't afford to miss work.
Me (embarrassed):Okay
God: Your phone went dead bcuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn't even let you talk to them so you would be covered.
Me (softly): I see God
God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn't think you wanted to be in the dark.
Me: I'm Sorry God
God: Don't be sorry, just learn to Trust Me.... in All things , the Good & the bad.
Me: I will trust You.
God: And don't doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.
Me: I won't God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.
God: You're welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children...