It is amazing how you can just get lost in thought in the streets of London. I think that one of my favourite things to do in this city is to plug in the good old iPod, set out on foot and just take it all in. Human behaviour is an incredible thing... especially when people think no one is looking.

Today is a great example. On my walk to the gym (at the University of London campus), I made some very interesting observations that I thought that I would share.

1. Londoners (not sure if this is true for all Brits) love to talk to themselves. Now, I don't mean like a little smile, or one short comment uddered under your breath while you reflect back on something that might have just happened. Oh no my friends, I am talking about people having full on conversations with themselves. This is sometimes deceiving because of the increasing use of handfree sets for mobiles, but I always make sure to check if the person is on the phone, or just having a good old heart to heart with themselves. It tends to surprisingly be the latter.

2. People, I think perhaps tourists, love squirrels. I see them taking pictures of them in Russell Square ALL THE TIME. Like what is that?!? Did I miss some memo? Maybe there aren't squirrels where these people are from, but I would borrow from my wise friend Laura, who once noted that "squirrels are just rats with a nicer costume". I just don't understand. Today marks the third time I have seen people chasing them around with a camera trying to snap a good shot.

Regardless of what crazies are out there, I still love London.