Kavi – Page 8 – /// The Curious Londoner

Schoolboy wins recording day with grime artist Tinchy Stryder

A SCHOOLBOY from Barnet was waxing lyrical about his chance to rap with grime artist Tinchy Stryder. Jake Waksman, 12, was put through his paces by the 24-year-old chart-topper, after winning a Disney XD Aim High mentorship. Jake, who attends JFS School in Kingsbury, wants to be a rapper when he is older. He said:Continue reading “Schoolboy wins recording day with grime artist Tinchy Stryder”

BOOK about locked-in syndrome: In the blink of an eye, by Hasso and Catherine Von Bredow

This uplifting memoir describes the struggles of a 42-year-old, family-orientated City banker, whose life is brought to a standstill after he suffers a major stroke. He becomes a prisoner in his own body; paralysed, unable to speak or eat, but retains his ability to see and hear. Medically, this is called locked-in syndrome. Yet, hisContinue reading “BOOK about locked-in syndrome: In the blink of an eye, by Hasso and Catherine Von Bredow”

Royal China, a newcomer to Harrow

With its elegant decor and yummy food, this Chinese restaurant provides a fine dining experience. As soon as you enter, you get the impression that you are eating out in a stylish central London restaurant. The place is peppered with rich golden hues, it is spacious and the lighting is dimmed. Prices are, you couldContinue reading “Royal China, a newcomer to Harrow”

Letting nature take its course

Further to my last post about my granddad, he has since taken another turn for the worst. His lungs, the nurses said, are beginning to fill up with water and any fluid or food which is fed to him isn’t going anywhere, and is simply getting stuck down his food pipe. A decision has beenContinue reading “Letting nature take its course”

To be continued…

No amount of explaining, leaflet-reading or support could’ve prepared me for the moment I saw him. He looked pale against the white walls of the hospital ward. The left side of his face appeared to have drooped, and his left arm and leg were basically foreign to him. He tried to speak – the soundsContinue reading “To be continued…”