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Yes, that's right. Today marks, 'Happiness Happens' day! In light of this, I began thinking about what actually makes humans happy. Is it other people? Great food? Likes on an Instagram post? What is it that truly makes us happy? Many people would say happiness stems from the desire to feel good about ourselves. However, others believe humans have an innate sense to do good and bring happiness to the people around them. How do we do this? I am going to give you some tips. Continue, reading for my ways to spend 'Happiness Happens' day. 1) To get this list started, I want you to think of your best friend. Think about the positive impact they have on you and the support they show within your relationship. Wouldn't you love to make them happy? Maybe they have been having a really stressful time lately and just need some appreciation? Instead of going to the movies or finding a nice restaurant, wander around London and see what you find. You could visit the Sky ...

Being a student never was easy... but it has a positive side! Have a look at these tips for students! Enjoy student discount cards Being a student means being eligible for some discounts! This doesn't mean you should increase your spending just to enjoy them, but it does mean savings when you do go shopping. NUS Extra cards cost £12 for the whole year, but it opens the gates to online discounts and in store with over 160 retailers.  Now it also includes 10% off Co-Op groceries at over 3,600 participating stores, so if you usually shop there it's a winner.  Other discounts vary, but are generally about 10-20% (some are as high as 50%), and include Asos, McDonalds, Odeon, Amazon, 16-25 Railcard, Superdrug and many more. To get an NUS Extra card, apply online on the  NUS website . Check the full list of  NUS Extra discounts  first to make sure you'll use it, and check individual offer terms before you go. Cards are valid for 12 months from date of p...

New times and new challenges. We started as a new business in 2006 with only one desk and no staff, and 6 years later here we stand as the largest corporation flatshare company in all London, with the biggest portfolio available anywhere, more than 40 people working in our headquarters located in Bethnal Green, the lettings team, property managers, tenancy managers, customer service, administration department, Marketing department, our own 24hr maintenance team and a fleet of 18 cars available. Our new image. Part of our success is due to our constant hard work and improvement every day so now we are taking the next step, Re branding and giving a new look to our company. London as we know it, is always changing and our new image is all about trust and deliver the best customer satisfaction. We love our previous logo, but now is time to move on and take the next step on our new challenge in becoming a luxury and trusted provider of accommodation in the UK. Our new ...

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2014 A bit of history... According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Years started with the fight against a mythical beast called the "Year". The "Year" looks like ox with lion head and it stays in the sea. At the night of New Year's Eve, the "Year" will come out to harm people, animals, and proprieties. Later people found that the "Year" is afraid of red color, fire, and loud sound. Therefore, for self protection, people form the habit of posting red Dui Lian in front of the house, launching fireworks, and handing lantern at year end. Traditions... Dinner The New Year's Eve dinner is the most important dinner for Chinese. Normally this is the family reunion dinner, especially for those with family member away from home. In the New Year's Eve dinner, normally fish will be served. Dumplings are the most important dish in northern china. These two dishes mean prosperous. Other dishes...

New Providence Wharf ! The  New Providence Wharf  is a residential development in London's  Docklands , at the north end of the  Blackwall Tunnel . It was designed by Skidmore,   Owings and Merrill and is being developed by Ballymore, a property development company. It consists of a crescent-shaped block along Fairmont Avenue and Yabsley Street, plus two skyscrapers. The  Ontario Tower  has already been built but the taller Quebec Tower is apparently on hold. Residents can use some of the facilities of the adjacent  Radisson Edwardian  hotel. New Providence Wharf is a mixed-use development providing residential, hotel and leisure uses. In line with the increasing demand for facilities to serve Canary Wharf workers, the project will enliven and regenerate the area.   Providence Tower  embodies everything about creating environments in which residents can enjoy an exceptionally high standa...

Anyone who’s browsed through our cool on Pinterest will know that we’re suckers for stuff a little out of the ordinary . This passion for alternative designs and interesting architectural form prompted us to produce a list of the weirdest buildings in London. Check them out and tell us which is your favorite! Container city If you've ever been to Wahaca's new place on Southbank, you'll know that shipping containers also make pretty good living and recreational spaces. Lloyd’s Building Slap-bang in the middle of city finance territory, Lloyd’s building is an enormous hub of bustling insurance activity, swarming with suited and booted Londoners who occupy its many trading floors. The structure looks so strange mainly because it was designed with services like lifts, stairs and water pipes on the outside, leaving an uncluttered space within the building itself. The Thin House This building on Thurloe Square in Knightsbridge must be one of, ...