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    Natalie Hush 2023-04-02 08:19:45

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    Listen to Chapter I “First days in London” – part III from the book Blossom Hill Mia felt as if she had hit an iceberg while on board the Titanic and all her love was drowning. All she could do was let go and keep herself together. Mia unwrapped her arms and with a fresh, friendly smile, said: “Alright,… Continue reading
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    Sunday Listening – part II

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    Listen to Chapter I “First days in London” – part II from the book Blossom Hill The two exchanged addresses, phone numbers, and paid using the man’s card. Mia was surprised that someone was so generous and thanked him. On her way-out, she noticed that only one other car had stopped at the gas station, a shiny Porsche 911….… Continue reading Sunday Listening – part II
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    New Beginnings

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    For the New Year another repost from the book Blend 37 – Pippa Bow – CHAPTER Three “New Beginnings” A week had passed. Pippa had worked all week on the designs for an event agency that had planned a massive opening party in spring. Pippa had created the whole concept, including the artwork. These were… Continue reading New Beginnings
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    Between the years

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    Pippa arrived at her Belgrave apartment. She knocked at her neighbour’s door. Tess, her neighbour, opened the door. “Oh, Pippa, Merry Christmas, you are back, that’s great!” Tess looked at Pippa but she did not seem very happy. “Hey, how are you? Would you like to come over for a chat and a glass of… Continue reading Between the years
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    On the Star Clipper – part II

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    Chapter III from the book DESTINATION DESIRABLE Jules was busy conversing with Nia, and Walt asked Lulu if she would like to join Paula and him for a drink at the Piano bar. A chilled version of the song “Killing me softly” was playing. Danny was already sitting at a table, so the three sat next… Continue reading On the Star Clipper – part II
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    On the Star Clipper – part I

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    Chapter III from the book DESTINATION DESIRABLE With the tour guide’s excellent advice, the three finally arrived safely at the port in Laem Chabang after a four-hour ride with a private coach. They stood in front of the Star Clipper. A vast white sailing yacht with a decoration in the spirit of maritime tradition. “Wow, this… Continue reading On the Star Clipper – part I
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    Bangkok 24 h

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    Chapter II from the book DESTINATION DESIRABLE Twenty-four hours later, including an almost twelve-hour flight, Paula and Walt already spent the first impressive hours in Bangkok. They had kicked off the afternoon in the infinity pool surrounded by floating candles, champagne, and a sweeping view over Bangkok. In the evening, they followed the invitation by… Continue reading Bangkok 24 h
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    Leaving London

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    Chapter I from the book DESTINATION DESIRABLE Paula was looking at the picture displaying her and her boyfriend Walt. The afternoon at a friend’s home in Beirut in 2015 when a friend took a photograph, the weekend they had met for the first time. Paula was working as Social Worker in the Lebanon, and Walt… Continue reading Leaving London
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    Nights out, Charity & boat trips

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    from the book Blend 37 – Pippa Bow A week later, Pippa was sitting on her study project a case study for a new female tech gadget while clicking some likes from Tess party pictures and a sunny day on her cruise. The pictures looked amazing and she could almost get jealous, but Tess really deserved… Continue reading Nights out, Charity & boat trips
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    Part V – “What is it you think I don’t want?”

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    Chapter II Sisley’s first day at Cargo City South from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood “I would like to turn the car around, seeing you?” Sisley swallows and repeats: “You want to turn the car around to see me and you don’t know if I want this?” “Yes?” he repeats while questioning. “Mhhhh,… Continue reading Part V – “What is it you think I don’t want?”
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    IV Sunday afternoon

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    Chapter II Sisley’s first day at Cargo City South from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood Sisley takes off to London for her exams. Wednesday a quarter to ten she sits in front of the university staircase, smoking a cigarette when her Phone rings. Sisley looks at the display the phone number of her… Continue reading IV Sunday afternoon
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    Part III – On a new day, 10 o’clock

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    Chapter II Sisley’s first day at Cargo City South from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood Sisley walks out of her office to get some coffee water and walks into Treasure who is just arriving walking down the corridor towards Sisley with the JPS lead phrase. ”I’m not in Hollywood!” he stops. “Good morning… Continue reading Part III – On a new day, 10 o’clock
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    Part II – Sisley’s first day at Cargo City Sout

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    Chapter II from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood Three days later: Sisley has arranged everything the new filing System is ready, she had prepared and printed all reports that are again well trapped on the table, the one from the weeks before she had placed in the bin. All her digital data is… Continue reading Part II – Sisley’s first day at Cargo City Sout
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    Sisley’s first day at Cargo City South

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    Chapter II from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood Sisley arrived at the office in Cargo City South she makes her way to the reception on the fourth floor. The receptionist hands her over a visitor card and she moves on to the fifth floor, walking along the corridor passing the second glass door.… Continue reading Sisley’s first day at Cargo City South
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    ?The Agency – a new start?

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    Chapter I from the book Airways – I’m not in Hollywood Sisley arrives at the logistic company Airways one of the largest international logistic companies world-wide where she is supposed to have a job interview. After registering with the receptionist at the 4th floor she carries on, going up to the 5th floor where the… Continue reading ?The Agency – a new start?
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    ?5-0 AND KEYS?

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    Chapter IV from the book Blossom Hill At 6 pm, Mia opened the door to her house at Lordship Road. Standing in the corridor, checking the mail, she met one of the Russian girls, Versa. She was studying at St. Martins and Mia asked if they should meet this week to talk about the fashion store… Continue reading ?5-0 AND KEYS?
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    Something new – Part II

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    Chapter II from the book Blossom Hill Ten o’clock in the morning, Mia is sitting at her desk at university. Luckily, she got a seat, standing right now would be hell. She had had just three hours sleep and in about half an hour, they have to give the presentation about a new interior design. The… Continue reading Something new – Part II
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    ?SOMETHING NEW?

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    Chapter II from the book Blossom Hill A few weeks passed and the situation came up repeatedly. Mia wanted to work on her project or was ready for class but Bo had something else going on. Even when he suggested taking her to Uni by car, she couldn’t be sure she wouldn’t miss her class and… Continue reading ?SOMETHING NEW?
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    First days in London

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    Chapter I from the book Blossom Hill Mia had just left the shuttle at Folkestone after passing through the Euro-Channel from Calais and traveling the fifty-mile route through the world’s longest underwater channel by train with her car—thirty-seven miles undersea in just thirty minutes. She was excited. North London University had offered her a place,… Continue reading First days in London
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    Old colleagues, new deals and examen day

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    from the book A double Irish and a Dutch The next morning Avoka is on fire. Early in the morning, she contacts Tim, the guy she had met one morning in the coffee shop, who wanted to establish a saving card. Avoka actually has the idea that they might be able to work together and create… Continue reading Old colleagues, new deals and examen day
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    Work hard, play hard – a bike trip to work

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    from the book A double Irish and a Dutch The next morning Avoka takes her bike that she had picked up the week before in the city store, a second-hand bike. She gets ready and opens the door, looking down into the big brown eyes of a young pony that is standing in front of her… Continue reading Work hard, play hard – a bike trip to work
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    Surprise, suprise

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    from the book A double Irish and a Dutch Tonight, she couldn’t care less; she was ready, set to party and joined Harry, whose daughter and boyfriend had meanwhile arrived and who were already dancing on the dance floor. The music was playing and she felt like love was in the air. Harry, looking at Avoka, had seen her… Continue reading Surprise, suprise
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    Chapter III – Escape to Cork

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    from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch Another day in the office Avoka had received an e-mail from a previous colleague and they arranged for the weekend to meet in Cork. She was looking forward to meeting Harry, as it was always great fun; he was the kind of guy, who… Continue reading Chapter III – Escape to Cork
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    Salsa and Valentine’s Day in Dublin

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    from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch In the evening Avoka went to a Salsa class at the River Bar. They offered dance classes from beginner to advanced almost every night. It was a great atmosphere and she met a Spanish girl who also was waiting for the Salsa class. The… Continue reading Salsa and Valentine’s Day in Dublin
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    First day at East Point

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    from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch Tuesday morning Avoka took the bus towards East Point. She got off the arena bus stop and walked along the busy port road, passing the Yahoo building, and carried on till she arrived at the business park. She had to wait at the reception.… Continue reading First day at East Point
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    Arrival at Lower Baggot Street

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    from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch Tuesday morning everything is ready, set and she takes off on her way to Dublin. After a half hour drive with the bus from the Airport Avoka arrives at Lower Baggot Street and walks the road along towards 99 Baggot Street where she has… Continue reading Arrival at Lower Baggot Street
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    Take-off to Dublin – Chapter Two from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch

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    Arrangements Monday morning the interview was postponed to the next day as the connection did not work. Avoka’s dad was also in the house and already started his usual moaning that whatever Avoka was doing or saying wasn’t right, not good enough and was complaining about whatever he could find. The next day Avoka had… Continue reading Take-off to Dublin – Chapter Two from the book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch
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    Message from Hunt – part II

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    from the Book i-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch The next morning Avoka is having her breakfast early and takes a stroll on the beach.  Some guys dressed in security uniforms are walking the beach as well. Avoka is not really, sure, as at first sight she doesn’t know if it’s more for… Continue reading Message from Hunt – part II
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    Messages from Hunt

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    from the book I-Land – A double Irish and a Dutch Seven o’clock in the morning and Avoka hears the pinging of her phone: “A good morning coffee cup from Hunt.” She smiles and sends a message back. “What a lovely thing to start the day” and sends a song, Good Morning, Good Morning, with… Continue reading Messages from Hunt
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    Chapter I – Break in Tunisia

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    From the book “I-land – A double Irish and a Dutch A new offer At 2 pm on a cloudy, stormy day in Tunisia Avoka was sitting in her staff-house room at the Aladdin Club. Avoka had her laptop in front of her and was talking via Google Hangout to two guys from an Indian… Continue reading Chapter I – Break in Tunisia

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