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Bella Darden's avatar

this was GORGEOUS writing

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

Thank you Bella 🩷

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Daphne V's avatar

I’ve been in London since 2007. I toy with leaving a lot. Then I go to other places in the UK and other places in the world and I think nope. London is home. The rest can’t compete x

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

London is the jewel of the UK imo - at least city wise. I miss it 😢

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Gigi Nadeau's avatar

this piece is so beautiful. as someone who has spent practically my whole life only dreaming of London, you've ignited a fire in me to quit procrastinating and get myself out there. i was scared of going there and having it not live up to the expectations i have built it up to be. thank you for telling me otherwise.

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

Gigi, you would love it! I implore you to go try it out - message me if you need any recommendations or help! Also I just read through your Substack and love your pieces - especially the bridesmaid one 🩷

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Gigi Nadeau's avatar

This is so so kind. Thank you, Jasmine! Xx

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Anders's avatar

This is one of the best Liebeserklärung (sorry have to switch to the other Germanic language as English is a bit inadequate there) to this amazing city on the Thames. Thank you.

If I may add, the Bacon and Moore room at the Britain is also wow

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

Thank you so much Anders!! And thanks for the new German terminology - maybe I can sneak it into an upcoming piece!

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Stella Tsantekidou's avatar

naaaahhh stoooop you are gonna make me cry with this piece :'(

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

london is suchhhh a good first love!! <3

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Carly's avatar

New subscriber and already so enamoured by your writing through this piece – London is all this and more. Such a special place, yet often difficult to hold in your hand and examine in this way. Beautiful words xx

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

Thank you so so much Carly!!!! I appreciate it so much <3 london is fickle but she has a good heart

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Lexington Rocchio's avatar

Literally all my thoughts and feelings about London articulated so perfectly. I relate to this so much!! Such a great read, Bravo ❤️❤️❤️🪭

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Jane's avatar

Jasmine, what a beautiful story of your love affair with London!!

I look forward to reading your next chapter in life!!

Your writing is beautiful!!! Just as beautiful as you!!

❤️❤️

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

Thank you so much!! 🩷🩷

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Nikky's avatar

I laughed and cried reading this. I felt like you wrote everything I have gone through and felt the past 3 years. I moved to London after uni and it was my driest big city I lived in. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece. You are an amazing writer and I am excited to read more. Stay on that plus, it takes courage but life is about being uncomfortable. Xxx nikky

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

thank you so much Nikky 🩷🩷 london is such a distinctive time in life and I really felt like I had to say goodbye proper and in the only way I knew I could. sending you all my love xx

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Linda's avatar

I loved this! So good 💕

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Rach's avatar

Thank you for helping me find home in London too! 💗 This is a gorgeous piece.

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

🩷🩷

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Trisha Paterson's avatar

Leaving London, I love this piece, it perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of leaving a city rich in memories and friendships for the endless energy and unknownness of New York. Closing chapters and beginning new ones.

Your writing is superb!

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Jasmine McBride's avatar

thanks Trisha!!

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Ross W McBride's avatar

Love this - reading this was a real pleasure thanks

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