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Good idea Kelli!

Here's my 4th folder, 4th picture:

1) This photo was taken on 2 April 2006.
2) It was taken by a professional photographer in Delhi at the wedding of one J's colleagues.
3) It was a Hindu ceremony and probably the most beautiful and colourful wedding I have ever been to!
4) J was not very well that day. Good ol' Delhi belly (although I think it was actually caused by his decision to sit out by the pool in the heat with no shade for the entire afternoon before the wedding.

Anyone else? Remember - 4th folder under my pictures, 4th picture in that folder, 4 things about it.

Our new house

Admission Ceremony

Alright - a little late, I know, but we have been so busy moving (and I had a trial) so I haven't had time to post. But anyway, here are pics from my ceremony celebrating my admission to the Law Society. Justin, Chris and Liz were so kind to join me on my special day, and then we all had a lovely dinner at The Oxo Tower Brasserie (and even they were in on the surprises!)

3 Windmill Close

We exchanged contracts on our house! (And selling our flat too). It's a done deal now, we are moving on Thanksgiving Day. I wish I had a picture of the house to post, but here's us making a start packing yesterday. Even Tom was helping.

The Wesley Players - Starring in "Is there something I should know?"

It's official!

I'm a solicitor

All change

My life is in a state of flux at the moment. I think I can safely put this out on to the blogosphere because the choices are made and everyone who has to know now knows. Anyway, so here goes. I have decided to leave Robin Simon and join an American firm called Crowell & Moring. I have been very happy at RSL and I am very sad to leave, especially when I have just officially qualified as a solicitor and I have been involved in some really great cases. However, I know this is the right move for me at this time in my career and it will put me in a place where I will have more choices, especially if J and I ever decide we do want to move to the US. But it doesn't make it any easier to leave the comfort and safety of my friends and career at RSL! Luckily, this opportunity arose because one of the partners from RSL decided she needed a change and she is now at Crowell. It was through her that I started the interview process and was offered the job. It is a fantastic opportunity for me and I am getting very excited. RSL have also been very supportive. Although they are sad to see me go, all the partners seem to agree that this is the right thing for me to be doing and have told me that if doesn't work out they want me back asap! Always good to know and I am so glad that I have not had to burn any bridges with such a great bunch of people.

What with a new job and a new house (which we are signing the paperwork on on Friday so we should be moving in by mid-October) it is all change for Mr and Mrs A-S. It's good to have change though. It keeps life interesting and stops us from getting into ruts. So I know these changes will be great for us and our relationship. We always say that we can get through everything as long as we have each other and I am so grateful for the support and love J gives me everyday!

Speaking of J - he is the lead part in a play being put on by our drama society next week! The play is all about his character, who is an adopted son who learns that his biological mother lives next door! It's set in the 80s and was written by one of our am dram colleagues and I must say it is a great script! Anyone interested in it can take a look here. Or see J's announcement/group thing on Facebook. We'll post pics of him in his fab 80s costume and makeup next week.

P.S. Congrats to M&M and my new baby niece OJP! We love you guys!!!!!