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About me - Teena Kay

Career change, going from being secretary in a consultancy arm of the company to office manager of the department next door. Did it mean more money? Of course not. But then again, everyone's just glad to still have a job to go to.

Love to travel - but no time

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Sciences > Medical Science (Other) What to expect when you donate blood: 1 of 32
I've been a blood donor for quite a few years now. I've been donating long enough to reach another mile stone, 25 donations, a pin badge, certificate and a brand new donor card in silver telling everyone that I'm on my way to gold, my 50th donation. Actually, I have now clocked up 29 donations and as long as I'm fit and healt... More..
Travel > Public Transportation Public transportation: A rant on buses: 2 of 10
I started working for a company that operate from a small village about 3 miles from where I live. I don't currently have a car so I have to take a bus to work, or the alternative would be to walk.As luck would have it, a bus company runs an hourly service from my town which stops at the village where I have to go to. If all ... More..
Travel > Europe A guide to Madame Tussauds, London: 1 of 5
I first encountered Madame Tussauds Waxwork in London when I was working as a tourist guide many moons ago and had the good fortune (or rather misfortune) to take groups of tourists to this attraction. It's fun the first couple of times but then you start to resent the place with a passion. Luckily the job only lasted a few y... More..
Entertainment > Television (Other) Guide to the X-Files: 1 of 5
The X-Files first came onto our television screens in 1993 and stayed there for a massive 9 seasons. Creator Chris Carter, the brains behind the series created a show that allowed viewers to believe there is more to the paranormal and alien abduction and that it is not a figment of some weirdo's imagination. Over the 9 se... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Airline reviews: British Airways: 1 of 4
British Airways, the flagship airline in of the UK, but are they worth what you are paying for? I don't think so. All my flight with this particular carrier have been problem laden, whether it's leg room or just simply the attitude of the staff.I have been doing a little bit of flying over the years, on business and for leisu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama Musical reviews: Wicked: 4 of 14
I went to see the musical Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre opposite London's Victoria Station late last year. The show is now in its second successful year after much publicity when it first opened. People are often in two minds about the show, they either like it or not. Most people I've spoken to loved the show but I d... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: A Few Good Men (1992): 1 of 3
On a marine base in Guatanamo Bay, Cuba, Private William Santiago is found asphyxiated in his bed. Two fellow marines are charged with his murder. Both men insist they were only following orders.Back in Washington, Lt Cmdr JoAnn Galloway (Demi Moore) working in Internal Affaires, is convinced the two marines charged with murd... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Mystery shopping explained: 3 of 8
"Are you sure you're not a mystery shopper?" asked the mechanic fitting my flash new in-car stereo system when I still had a car."No," I replied, "not today. Today I'm myself."The above is an actual piece of conversation I had with the guy at a large national car, bike, etc. superstore when I took a keen interest in what he w... More..
Travel > France Travel destinations: Disneyland, Paris, France: 3 of 8
Walking towards the main entrance of Disneyland Park you will have to walk underneath the Disneyland Hotel, the 5-star hotel with views over the park and Cinderella's Castle. Underneath you will have the ticket offices and gates into the actual park. Although quite a few ticket booths were open, the queues moved very slowly. ... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Bally's Hotel, Las Vegas: 2 of 5
The beauty of staying at Bally's is that you can actually check in either at the hotel directly or, if you arrive at McCarran Airport Teminal 1, at the hotel check in desks in baggage reclaim. While my partner and his son were waiting for our luggage to roll off the plane, I checked us into our hotel. We arrived on a Thursday... More..