#school coach hire london

[schunknastasja]

How to Book School Coach Hire in London for Stress-Free Journeys

Organizing school trips can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it comes to transportation. Whether it’s a day out for educational purposes, a sports event, or a fun excursion, ensuring that students travel safely and comfortably is paramount. School coach hire in London offers a reliable and efficient solution for school transport needs. This article will guide you through the essential steps to book school coach hire, ensuring a stress-free journey for everyone involved.

Understanding Your Requirements

Before diving into the booking process, it’s crucial to understand the specific requirements for your school trip. Start by assessing the size of the group, including students, teachers, and any chaperones. Knowing the exact number of passengers will help you select an appropriately sized coach, ensuring everyone has enough space for a comfortable journey.

Consider the nature of the trip as well. Is it a short visit to a local museum, or a longer journey to an outdoor camp? The duration of the trip plays a significant role in determining what amenities you may need. For example, longer journeys may require coaches with onboard restrooms, entertainment systems, or refreshments to keep students comfortable and engaged during travel.

Researching Coach Hire Companies

Once you have a clear understanding of your requirements, it’s time to research potential coach hire companies in London. Look for providers that specialize in school transport and have experience working with educational institutions. A reputable company will understand the unique needs of school trips and prioritize safety and comfort.

Utilize online resources to compare different coach hire services. Read customer reviews and testimonials to gauge the quality of service and reliability. Pay attention to feedback regarding the comfort of the coaches and the professionalism of the drivers. This research will help you narrow down your options to companies that align with your needs.

Checking Safety Standards

Safety is the top priority when booking school coach hire. Before making a reservation, inquire about the safety standards and protocols of the coach hire company. Reputable providers will conduct regular maintenance on their vehicles and adhere to strict regulations to ensure passenger safety.

Ask about the qualifications of the drivers as well. Professional drivers should have the necessary licenses and training to operate the vehicles safely. It’s also beneficial to find out if the company has a history of safety management and if they conduct background checks on their drivers. Ensuring that your students are in safe hands will provide peace of mind for both teachers and parents.

Understanding Pricing and Inclusions

When budgeting for school trips, understanding the pricing structure of coach hire services is essential. Request quotes from multiple companies to compare costs. Be sure to ask for a detailed breakdown of the pricing, including any additional fees that may apply.

Inquire about what is included in the hire fee. Some companies may offer competitive rates but may not include essential services such as fuel, driver fees, or insurance. Knowing what is included will help you avoid unexpected expenses and ensure that your budget accommodates the entire trip.

Booking in Advance

Once you’ve chosen a coach hire company that meets your needs, it’s advisable to book in advance. Popular times for school trips, such as during the spring and summer months, can lead to high demand for coach services. Booking early will ensure availability and give you a wider selection of vehicles to choose from.

When making your booking, provide clear details about your itinerary, including pick-up and drop-off locations, travel times, and any planned stops along the way. This information will help the coach company tailor their service to meet your specific requirements, ultimately resulting in a smoother journey.

Communication is Key

Effective communication with the coach hire company is vital to a successful booking process. Once you have booked your coach, maintain open lines of communication with the provider. Designate a point of contact at the company who can assist you with any questions or changes that may arise as the travel date approaches.

Discuss any special considerations that may be relevant for your group. For instance, if you have students with specific needs, such as wheelchair accessibility, make sure to communicate this early on, allowing the company to accommodate these requests.

Preparing Students for the Journey

As the travel date approaches, it’s essential to prepare students for the journey. Provide them with all necessary information, including the departure time, pick-up location, and estimated travel duration. Encourage punctuality to ensure a smooth start to the trip.

Remind students to bring essential items such as snacks, water, and personal entertainment for the journey. Emphasizing the importance of respecting the coach and fellow passengers will help create a positive atmosphere during travel.

On the Day of Travel

On the day of the trip, arrive at the pick-up location a bit earlier than scheduled. This allows time to address any unforeseen issues, such as traffic delays or last-minute changes. Conduct a headcount to ensure that all students are present before boarding the coach.

Once on board, ensure that everyone is seated safely and has their seatbelts fastened. It’s also a good idea to establish rules for behavior during the journey to maintain a respectful and enjoyable environment for all passengers.

Conclusion

In summary, booking school coach hire in London can be a straightforward process when approached with careful planning and consideration. By understanding your requirements, researching reputable coach hire companies, prioritizing safety, and maintaining effective communication, you can ensure a stress-free journey for your students.

For a reliable and exceptional coach hire experience, look to Thandi Coaches of London. With their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, they can help make your school trips enjoyable and memorable, allowing students to focus on learning and exploration.

[luminusessexminibuses]

Different Types of Minibus Services

The minibus is hired for different purposes based on the requirements. Minibuses are more useful for traveling with specific sets of people like company staff, school children, set of friends, family members and many others, without merging with or sharing the vehicle with unknown strange and public people. People mostly prefer to Minibus Hire Essex for their personal and domain purposes.

 Different types of minibus services are as follows:

School Trip Minibus Services

The minibus offers school trips for touring, visiting and different purposes (like a gathering of educators in an instructional hub). Minibus transports for understudies to travel and the sky are the limit from there. Individuals use transport to get around, go touring, and do different sorts of work on trips.

Theme Park Minibus Services

The minibus service will be helpful for theme park visits by students, employees, and family members. Minibus offers enough space to fit the stuff required for visiting a theme park.

Festival Minibus Services

People will always wish to celebrate with their loved ones like family members, friends and relations by going for the long tip for several days. You can go for the option of Coach Hire Essex Company London to celebrate the festival more joyfully.

Corporate Minibus Services

Big corporate companies require minibus services for many uses like visiting for industrial visits, picking up and dropping off the staffs from their location, business meetings in different locations, office picnics and many more. So the minibus service will be more beneficial from the company’s perspective.

Wedding Minibus Services

Minibus services will be helpful for wedding purposes also. It is useful to reach the wedding destination with the bride, groom, family members, friends, and relatives. This will give a good travel experience in reaching the destination punctually without any hurry burry. 

Events Minibus Services

Uses of minibus in public gathering events like music concerts, magic shows, and dramas to shift the crew members of the band, acting and technicians from their practicing location to event performing site with total comfort and helps in reaching the destination at the correct time.

Long Trip Minibus Services

Most people use minibus services for the purpose of a long-distance journey of several days. It gives a luxury feel when using a minibus as it consists of facilities like TV, Cushion Seats, enough leg space and lighting.

Wrapping It Up: Thus, these are the different minibus services many transport companies provide. You can choose a perfect minibus based on your needs and your destination place accordingly. 

[lunar-years]

Ted Lasso s4 ideas:

The season inexplicably reverts to an old school format. I.e., there are 24 episodes, but all of them are roughly the same length as s1 episodes and not those s3 monstrosities

Most of these episodes are just goofy team antics for the hell of it :) but there’s also more room for good character development and whatnot.

Return of the Christmas Episode!

Keeley and Barbara get an arc about becoming true work besties and being amazing at their jobs. Barbara gets to be a bigger supporting character because let’s be real this show needs more women.

Keeley is also back at Richmond working on the women’s team and thus no longer isolated from the main cast all season

Roy is struggling with being a manager and Nate is the one who helps him adjust. Thus we get some fruition and payoff from the Nate & Roy parallels and Nate’s Roy-shaped insecurities in prior seasons.

Trent’s back to “write a book about Rebecca” and he spends most of his time “interviewing” her in her office, except really they mostly just gossip about everyone at the club and eat biscuits

Jamie tells other people about visiting his dad and lets people help him process and navigate that in a healthy way. I think it would be really lovely if Sam was one of the people he confides in and they get a bestie arc that emphasizes how much their relationship has grown and why. Also the dad foils there remain soooo juicy. Whether it works out with James or not is less important than whether the story is given necessary and thoughtful attention

Roykeeley get to have the necessary conversations about their breakup that s3 denied them :( maybe they also get a nice heart-to-heart about both feeling in over their heads in their new job roles and how that can be so overwhelming but also ultimately very rewarding, too.

Royjamie rain kiss

Eventual Canon Throuple duh

Beardjane divorce arc + adorable Dad!Beard antics

Ted pops up for intermittent cameos when he’s zooming in from American to join in on the Diamond Dogs. It becomes a running bit because they always forget about time zones and wake him up and shit.

Ted makes a larger cameo near the end of the season because he and Henry take a trip to London to watch the team and cheer them on.

Everyone is left happy and thriving and therapied down 🫡

Jason you should hire me. Put me in, coach!

[the-blind-assassin-12]

Hi Alyssa!

I have a random question for you today…

What’s the strangest thing you have ever done for money?

Hi Kat!! Happy Monday!

Oh BOY that sure is a loaded question! hahahaha I have done quite a few strange things for money, honestly. Some of them might not be... how should I put this... sharable. But I have a couple that I certainly can tell you about.

1- Bartender at a Catholic High School fundraiser event. I think it was a fashion show? So I had already been a bartender for about three years when I started student teaching (there was a brief moment in time when I was going to be a HS English teacher) at my old high school (Yes, I attended catholic school for 12 years. Fun fact, that school has since shut down and was most recently used to film the new Mean Girls movie which I have not seen but the trailers trip me out because there's Tina Fey standing in my old history classroom lol) and was also coaching the girls' track team, so I was around the school often. Someone in the main office overheard me talking to one of the other teachers - who just so happened to be a friend that I bartended with in the summer - about being a bartender, so they asked me to "bartend" (it was just wine and beer) this event (that was held in the cafeteria). I guess it's not that strange, but it was a weird like... worlds colliding thing for me. Still, it was an easy $100.

2- I wrote social media posts for a cab company in London. For a while I was freelancing on Fiverr and was hired to write... so many strange articles, posts, press releases etc. (One time a really small scale rapper contacted me to write some reviews for his music and told me he was gonna take me to the top and I literally have not stopped laughing about that because no, sir, you are not taking me to the top you are paying me $5 to say your music is good which it wasn't horrible but it definitely wasn't going anywhere near the top. Another time I had to write 1500 words about different types of mattresses.) But my one repeat client was this cab company in London that had me rewrite all the copy for their website. And I have never been to London.

3- I sold donor recognition plaques. This one was strange in so many ways. I worked for a tiny company that specialized in making those like big wall installations and like trees that you see in hospitals and temples/churches and universities and other institutions where boosters/donors have their names on like plaques or leaves. It was strange working there for a lot of reasons. The company had been around for 100 years at the time I was working there, and if you looked around the office and workshop, you could tell. There was an entire room of paper records (non digitized, despite the fact that digitization exists and despite the fact that this company had already suffered a fire like 40 years ago and lost all their records) the workshop was like part functional creative space, part fucking museum because some of the tools were like The Original Tool. But the strangest part about working there was the fact that the three owners all seemed to be locked in a constant battle with each other which made it impossible to get anything done. But yeah. If you've ever been in a temple or hospital in NY, NJ or the surrounding area, chances are the tiny dysfunctional company I worked for made their plaques.

[garrick-cargyll]

Modern AU — Garrick Cargyll

GENERAL INFORMATION

NAME: Garrick Cargyll

AGE: Thirty-two (Born September 9th, 1991)

BORN IN: High Wycombe, England

CURRENT RESIDENCE: London, England

OCCUPATION: Private Security

ETHNICITY: White (English)

BACKGROUND

Garrick was the fourth child in his family, following the twins, Erryk and Arryk, and his only sister, Amelia.

His family was working-class for most of his upbringing until they met Jaehaerys Targaryen's family. They employed his father and mother and because of them, the Cargylls began to get by much more comfortably in life.

After finishing school, Erryk and Arryk decided to found a private security firm, with most of their jobs related to the Targaryen family. Because of the money they brought in, they were able to support Garrick in his last years of school and managed to get him enrolled in the boarding school in Vermont.

During those years at the boarding school, Garrick was known as someone who was there mostly to do well in extracurriculars like horseback riding, mixed martial arts, and fencing but struggled with his studies. He managed to graduate only because those friends who were cleverer than him really supported him in his studying for finals.

After graduation, he returned to England and continued to train to gain the necessary skills to work at the Cargyll Private Security firm. With Arryk and Erryk coaching him, he rose through the ranks and was known as an equally capable guard as his brothers.

He's done many jobs over the years for high-profile individuals in Europe and America. To this day he keeps a close affiliation with Jaehaerys' family, not only professionally, but considers them to be as close to him as his own family.

RELATIONSHIP HISTORY

He was in an on-again off-again relationship with Emira Mallister for a while. They had a passionate relationship and everything was very intense between them, both the good and the bad. He never mentioned this to Emira and never will, but he was somewhat attracted to her sister Ayca and that might have been a reason why ended up pulling back.

He had a one-night fling with Laena Oldflowers.

He's currently in a relationship with Ginevra Templeton. Garrick was hired by Percy to look after Gin and eventually, some feelings began to bloom between them. Ginevra's brother found out recently and is in the process of terminating Garrick's contract since the bodyguard he hired is now dating his sister.

[amemixfan]

Y’all let me tell y’all about the absolute mess that is Love Royale.

In case you missed it, Fusebox released a new game this afternoon. Fusebox, the British company that makes Love Island the Game decided to try their hand at a game about the British royal family.

And it’s about as “good” as you can imagine. Obvious spoilers below.

Let’s hit the basics:

•MC (female main character but looks like there will be a future male option) is an American who is now living in London. Previously, she was a PR person for influencers. Now she’s decided to try her hand at working for Buckingham Palace as a member of the firm (because that elevation of careers is such a natural trajectory).

•The interview goes terribly. MC gets a ton of insta notifications letting her know that her ex is now engaged during the interview. Of course, she decides to check her socials while in the midst of said interview and has a chance to respond to social media while the interviewer (the Queen’s personal secretary) stares at her. My high school career center coach would pop a blood vessel if she saw that.

•She of course does not get the job. The secretary (Mr. Crawford?) tells her that the position has already been filled. Apparently some hotshot daughter of an ambassador was hired right before MC walked in, but they didn’t bother canceling her appointment. MC gets escorted out by said daughter of the ambassador who (in true Fusebox fashion) is bitchy and will be your new rival.

•As she gets escorted out, MC has a chance to meet Duchess Meghan Markle. (I’ll get to how the game portrays the royals in a sec).

•MC makes it outside the palace and is told by her best friend that there is a bunch of secret messages left behind by Princess Diana throughout the palace. Her friend suggests her sneaking about to find one since she’s already at the palace. MC decides that trespassing on what is one of the most secure buildings in London is a great idea because YOLO. No, seriously. She says YOLO at one point.

•At the stables, MC meets a mysterious guy named Rory who escorts her to Diana’s secret message. She manages to uncover a hidden message under the plank which mentions William. While there, Rory gets called off somewhere else and leaves her.

•As MC wanders around, she stumbles into a fight between Prince William and Prince Harry. The fight is over some secret between the two which ends when William takes a swing at Harry and gives him a shiner. MC snaps a photo of the moment and either posts it online or keeps it to herself when she gets caught by security.

•She is then arrested for trespassing and privacy violations. While arrested, she meets the second LI (forgot his name) who is a chef. He brings her food while Crawford steps out after threatening to have her thrown in prison. There’s a potential moment with the second LI where you can use his cellphone to talk to your best friend and check your social media to see if the photo went viral.

•Crawford then returns and tells her that someone wants to meet her. Princess Kate arrives through a secret entrance and decides to rescue MC. She heard about what happened and is impressed MC made the bold choice of posting a photo online of the royals fighting / or I’m guessing kept it private if you didn’t. She floats the idea that MC should be hired for PR anyway since she’s what the monarchy needs for their future.

•MC then gets to meet the rest of the Fab 4. They make their introductions and fight with each other about the Oprah interview. After their argument, they decide to take a vote over whether to hire MC or not. The vote is in a tie with Meghan casting the tie breaker to hire her.

•There’s then a chance to speak with either Kate or Harry in private before MC makes it back to Crawford. Crawford agrees to hire her since the Fab 4 are in agreement but on a trial basis. Apparently Queen Elizabeth will make some announcement in 14 days and MC has until then to impress the Firm and stay on permanently as an employee.

•From there, MC begins her trial run. She is tasked with helping William and Meghan choose things to auction off at a banquet for charity. She also has a moment to speak with Meghan privately (and do yoga with her) or speak with William privately (and ride a helicopter with him).

•The current episode ends with Rory (the first LI) taking MC to the throne room as he escorts her to her new room. In typical Rory style, he gets a phone call and has to step out. While he’s out, MC has the option to either sit on the Queen’s throne or stare at it.

•Of course, she gets caught doing whatever she chooses. Queen Elizabeth herself strides in with her corgis and tells her that she hopes she won’t regret what she just did before the episode fades to black.

That was a summary of the current 3 episode out. There will be a total of 14 in the game and they will be released on an unknown schedule similar to Love Island. I will be playing them when they’re out because, to quote MC, YOLO.

Now let’s talk Royals.

The game has the Fab 4 and Queen Elizabeth in its cast list. Each one has a very cartoonish personality.

•William is dressed in 18th century riding apparel and wears a gaudy crown in the animated cut scenes of him. He’s very into tradition and is quarreling with Harry over something. He dislikes Meghan and initially dislikes MC then slowly comes around.

•Kate is portrayed as an angel (seriously). Her animated sequence shows her with a halo and a singing choir. The game shows her as being the perfect wife and demure royal. She is the one who saves MC and takes an immediate liking to her.

•Harry is again in his bad boy persona. He seems more relaxed than the rest about protocol and quarrels with William over the treatment of him and Meghan. Fusebox seems to have a personal bone to pick with him and Meghan since his cut scene defines him as the one who “always complains and over explains.”

•Megan is portrayed as a semi-arrogant actress. She poses for photos constantly to the point where MC is confused and asks if she thinks she’s on camera. She also laughs at royal tradition and makes jokes about how she likes to break protocol like moving back to London with her family without telling anyone. The more default expression she has is a half smirk showing amusement.

•Each royal is a cartoonish character. They constantly bicker amongst themselves with shade being thrown about the Oprah interviews and the fight between Harry and William from his book. MC can either choose a side in their feud or try and advocate for them to reconcile for the Queen’s sake.

•Princess Diana is also mentioned frequently as she left behind secret messages around the palace. More than anything, this made me feel icky considering the game is using her as a plot point after she had such a tragic life and horrific death.

•Oh, and I almost forgot! The most surprising thing about this game is-

DID I MENTION EVERY ROYAL IS AN LI???

Yes, all of them! MC can flirt with any of them. She can have a moment with Harry or Meghan to flirt with them and can have her hand stroked by Kate or William. It seems the game is setting them up to be LIs as MC can even tell the royal stylist she has her eye set on a royal, and the stylist encourages her as it would make for a juicy scandal.

Curious as to how players will feel about that given these are real people, political figureheads, and married to each other.

As for the game itself:

The game is expensive. There’s very limited MC customizing options with only 4 skin tones, 4 hair styles, and 4 hair colors. The premium outfits cost between 20 to 70 (!) diamonds or more. You can choose to either dress up like Meghan or Kate depending on who you like most or forge your own style.

The premium scenes are higher than what Fusebox usually charges (17+ for private moments compared to Love Island’s 10).

And it runs on a ticket system which replenishes every so often. Asides from the extraordinarily high cost of premium stuff, it’s a standard Fusebox game in that regard.

So my final verdict:

It’s a hot mess.

Fusebox is a British company that is laying on the parody thick. MC is your typical cringy, influencer adjacent American in a world of British royalty where she can either follow royal protocol or break it and mend the rift between the family or cause more scandal. The royals themselves are cartoonish and love interests. The plot is still to be revealed given only the first 3 episodes are out but it seems to be blissfully short.

Really, it’s exactly the kind of game you’d expect Fusebox to produce.

My final thoughts?

I’m gonna keep playing.

It’s so, so cringe and bad that it’s amusing. If you treat it as one big drunk, fever dream, you can get through it and maybe it’ll keep you entertained for a bit.

Curious to hear y’all’s opinions.

[beardedmrbean]

BERKELEY -- Longtime Cal women's swimming coach Teri McKeever, considered one of the most accomplished swimming coaches in U.S. history, has been fired after a months-long investigation by the university into reports of bullying, abuse and racial discrimination against student-athletes she coached.

Athletic Director Jim Knowlton made the announcement Tuesday, saying in a letter to the team and the Cal athletic department staff that the school parted ways with McKeever after three decades at the helm of the University of California, Berkeley women's swimming and diving program.

"After carefully reviewing an extensive investigative report that was recently completed by an independent law firm, I strongly believe this is in the best interests of our student-athletes, our swimming program and Cal Athletics as a whole," Knowlton said in the letter.

Knowlton wrote that "the report details numerous violations of university policies that prohibit race, national origin and disability discrimination. The report also details verbally abusive conduct that is antithetical to our most important values."

READ MORE: Investigation into Cal women's swimming coach Teri McKeever

The investigation was prompted by a May 2022 report in the Orange County Register in which student-athletes alleged constant verbal and emotional abuse by McKeever, racial epithets, body-shaming, and incessant pressure to train or compete despite illness or eating disorders. Some swimmers accused McKeever of lying about their conditions despite them being provided medical records.

According to the OC Register, McKeever allegedly verbally abused and bullied at least 19 former and current student-athletes. The allegations against McKeever date back to 2001 and former Cal Chancellor Robert Joseph Birgeneau was made aware of allegations against McKeever in 2010, according to the report. 

The university placed McKeever on paid administrative leave following the report's publication and hired an independent law firm to investigate the allegations. In August 2022, 27 Cal swimmers and 21 parents sent a letter to current Chancellor Carol Christ alleging that since the 1990s the university had failed to take action against McKeever over repeated and credible allegations of bullying and abuse of student-athletes.

The results of the investigation, issued earlier this month, substantiated many of the allegations against McKeever and said her alleged actions violated university policies prohibiting bullying and discrimination. The investigation by law firm Munger, Toles & Olsen, LLP found "by a preponderance of the evidence that Coach McKeever discriminated against certain student-athletes, in certain instances, on the basis of race, national origin and disability," 

Knowlton said Dave Durden would continue as Cal's Acting Director of Swimming & Diving, and that the department would quickly decide on permanent leadership for the program.

Current and former Cal swimmers have also called upon the university to fire Knowlton and executive senior associate athletic director Jennifer Simon-O'Neill, alleging both of them either ignored or failed to effectively address the repeated and credible allegations of bullying and harassment against McKeever, according to the OC Register.

In her 30-year career with Cal, McKeever guided the Golden Bears to four NCAA and five Pac-12 team championships. In 2022, the Bears extended their streak of top-5 finishes at the NCAA Championships to 15 years in a row - the longest run in the country. McKeever also earned her ninth Pac-12 Coach of the Year honor. In 2012, McKeever served as head coach of the U.S. Olympic women's swim team in London, garnering 13 medals for Team USA. 

Following word of her termination, McKeever issued a statement denying the allegations and her lawyer said she would file a lawsuit against the university alleging gender bias.

"During a 30-year career there are always those who take issue with my coaching style and me personally," said McKeever in a statement obtained by the publication SwimSwam. "I am a woman holding what is traditionally a man's job and double standards come with the territory. I also know for those that struggled with my coaching, there were far more who had their lives positively changed by their experience. I greatly value the bonds I made with hundreds of young women and look forward to continuing to witness their successes.

"I deny and unequivocally refute all conclusions that I abused or bullied any athlete and deny any suggestion I discriminated against any athlete on the basis of race, disability or sexual orientation. There were and should be consequences for violating team rules, not showing up for scheduled appointments, misusing resources, not giving an honest effort and behavior that was not congruent with their individual or our team goals. But those consequences were not applied because of who someone was, only for what they did or didn't do that hurt the team and the culture we were working hard to sustain.

"I am terribly disappointed and saddened at the way in which the investigation process was conducted," McKeever added. "I have been an open book in my coaching methods and administration knows and have fully approved of how I coach. Given that knowledge, the lack of support by CAL's administration has been heart breaking. I am the only coach, again female coach, to be subjected to a month's long investigation examining every mistake made over 30 years."

SwimSwam reported McKeever's attorney Thomas Newkirk called the process leading to his client's firing "one of the most disturbing displays of double standards and enabling of gender bias directed at a female coach," and cited Cal's handling of complaints against its women's soccer coach Neil McGuire in 2020 as an example. 

[chronal-anomaly]

Modern

This verse exists outside of the Overwatch world.

Lena is a Royal Air Force veteran currently living in London. She was forced into an early retirement after a test flight on an experimental jet went wrong, crash landing and stranding her for weeks in the forests of Poland. After being recovered, she was eventually medically discharged with honors.

The incident left her with lasting mental and physical difficulties that made it impossible for her re-enlist. After receiving augmentations to help with the physical struggles, she returned to London with nothing much planned for her future.

Eventually, Lena began the healing process through exercise again. While running wasn't exactly the same as flying, it did enough to soothe her otherwise restless soul. Payouts from the RAF were enough to sustain her for life, but Lena found things tedious without a purpose. The local secondary school was hiring for a track and field coach, and she was pretty much handed the job.

Coaching became a huge part of her life. Lena was a second mom to many of those kids, who found peace through movement just like her. She helped to take the team to the championships. In response, Lena was able to continue the healing process. In addition to coaching, she started attending support groups for veterans, volunteering for local animal shelters, and travelling when she can.

[sweetswesf]

I Found an Old Goals List...

...and it made me chuckle...

by each of the "Want to Be"s, I put who I knew was currently in that role...some names, I don't even recognize...How I feel today is in red...

Want to Be

Fundraiser

Owner of Microfinancing Philanthropist

Financial Infrastructure Engineer

Data Scientist

Product Director

Trader on Wall Street

Enterprise Saleswoman

App Owner/Business Owner/Entrepreneur/Mogul

Professor

Teacher

Author

Investment Banker

Fantasy

Actress

Dancer

DJ (Hannah Bronfman)

TV Host (Desus & Mero)

Tour Manager

Don’t Want to Be

Attorney

Real Estate Agent

Rapper

Singer

Scientist

Fitness Coach

Event Planner

Office Manager

Financial Advisor

Financial Analyst

5 Year Plan – 2017 - 2021 – 24 - 28 YO (6/13 complete)

Establish connections, gain industry experience (happened)

Complete my 1st Marathon – 2017 (happened)

Raise & Promotion @ L – 2017 (happened 2018)

Leave L – 2018 (happened 2022)

Visit Cuba - 2018 (didn't happen, lost my passport and fought w/my mom pretty badly over this one...)

Join Netflix w/ 6 figure salary – 2018 (hahahah)

Complete UC Berkeley data science program – 2018 (no longer a desire)

Make 1st trade on NYSE - 2018 (happened 2019)

Visit KT in Bangkok/Bhutan/Charles in Singapore – 2019

Visit Japan - 2020 (happened 2018)

Become Mid-level Finance Manager – 2021 (ahahhaah)

Earn CFA - 2021 (not a desire)

Visit Switzerland - 2021 (not a desire)

10 Year Plan – 2022 - 2026 – 29 - 33 YO

Visit Capetown - 2022 (2023...2022 is over this week, I don't think this finna happen...)

Return to work in NYC on Wall Street as Financial Infrastructure Manager – 2022 (no, but I did work in NYC in 2021...)

Finish the NYC Marathon - 2022 (don't care to anymore)

Learn basic conversational and reading in Japanese – 2022 (I tried in 2021...but other things were prioritized)

Visit Hong Kong - 2022 (with that air pollution & covid?? nahhh)

Harvard Business School funded by employer – 2023 (could happen...)

Visit Dubai/UAE/Mecca - 2023 (I don't care to go there anymore...human rights reasons...)

Work abroad in Italy, South Africa, Japan or London – 2024 (could happen...)

Visit Brazil – 2024

Visit Australia – 2025 

Visit Tahiti – 2026 

First child with natural birth – 2026 (yikes...unless my future husband has 8 figures, miss me with this one...)

Own NYC loft - 2026 (we shooting big here!...can happen...)

Get hired at T4 or T5 SWE position at my top choice company - 2023

Get a $180k+ base salary - 2023

Start dating a guy a like and who likes me - 2023

Move to a 1 bedroom in Manhattan or Brooklyn, New York - 2023

Master all the topics I want to before June 2023 - June 2023

Look like Tamara Prichett, Melanie Alcantara, Jade Cargill, or Massy Arias - 2024

Update my app to be on React - 2024

Mentor an intern engineer - 2024

Get a promotion - 2024

Staff engineer - 2025

Visit friends in Milan - 2023

15 Year Plan – 2027 - 2031 – 34 - 38 YO

Visit the Amazon – 2027 (don't really care to do this anymore)

Fundraise for my own app – 2027 (2028)

Go public with my company – 2031 (2037, MAYBE)

Get married to a really rich man (2026)

Move back in with grandparents to code for my app full time or live off of my really rich husband - 2027

35 Year Plan – 2032 – 2050 – 39 – 58 YO

Grow company

Tech Invest - 2040

Own home in NJ or NY - 2040

Retire – 2050 

40 Year Plan – 2051 – 2055 – 59 – 63 YO 

Become teacher in LA – 2051

41 Year Plan – 2056 - 2060 – 64 - 68 YO

Become USC Trustee

It could happen...I have to believe and work hard...

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The Best Coach Companies in London UK for All Your Travel Needs

Traveling in London, a city renowned for its vibrant culture, historical landmarks, and bustling streets, can be an exhilarating experience. However, navigating the extensive public transport system or driving in the crowded streets can often become overwhelming. This is where coach companies in London UK come into play, providing a seamless and efficient travel solution for both locals and tourists alike. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of coach travel, the benefits it offers, and what to look for when choosing a coach company to meet your travel needs.

Understanding Coach Travel in London

When one thinks of coach travel, the first thing that comes to mind is the convenience it offers. Unlike the often chaotic London Underground or the bus system that can be difficult to navigate, coach travel provides a more comfortable and direct mode of transportation. Coaches typically offer spacious seating, onboard amenities, and the ability to transport larger groups, making them ideal for corporate events, school trips, or family gatherings.

The landscape of coach travel in London has evolved significantly in recent years. With a growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices, many coach companies have adopted greener technologies. From using modern vehicles equipped with low-emission engines to implementing efficient routing systems that reduce fuel consumption, these companies are not only enhancing the travel experience but also contributing positively to the environment.

Moreover, the flexibility that coach travel offers is unparalleled. Whether you're planning a day trip to the countryside, a corporate outing, or a special event like a wedding, coach companies provide tailored services to match your specific requirements. This level of customization is a significant advantage that sets coach travel apart from other forms of transportation.

Key Benefits of Using Coach Companies in London UK

One of the standout benefits of utilizing coach companies in London UK is the cost-effectiveness they provide, particularly for group travel. When you consider the expenses associated with multiple individual tickets on public transport, the price of hiring a coach can be remarkably competitive. Organizations and individuals can save significantly while enjoying the convenience of traveling together in one vehicle.

In addition to financial savings, coach travel enhances the overall experience by offering comfort and convenience. Modern coaches are equipped with various amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, and onboard restrooms, ensuring that passengers enjoy a pleasant journey. For longer trips, many companies even provide refreshments and entertainment systems, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination itself.

Safety is another paramount concern for travelers, and reputable coach companies prioritize it above all else. They maintain stringent safety standards, ensuring that their vehicles are regularly inspected and that drivers are well-trained and experienced. When you choose a reliable coach company, you can rest assured that you are in safe hands, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip rather than worrying about logistics.

What to Look for in Coach Companies

When selecting a coach company in London, there are several factors to consider to ensure you make the right choice for your travel needs. First and foremost, look for a company that has a solid reputation in the industry. Research online reviews and testimonials to gauge the experiences of previous customers. A company with consistently positive feedback is likely to provide a high level of service.

Next, consider the fleet of vehicles offered by the company. A diverse range of coaches, from minibuses to larger luxury coaches, indicates that the company can cater to a variety of group sizes and travel requirements. It's also essential to check the age and condition of the vehicles. Newer models are typically more comfortable and equipped with modern amenities, enhancing your travel experience.

Another important aspect is the level of customer service provided. A company that values its customers will have a responsive and friendly team ready to assist with any queries or concerns. This level of support can make a significant difference, especially if you encounter any issues during your journey.

Finally, inquire about the company’s policies regarding cancellations and changes to bookings. Flexibility can be crucial when planning travel, and understanding these policies upfront can help you avoid unexpected complications later on.

The Future of Coach Travel in London

As London continues to grow and evolve, so does the coach travel industry. With the increasing focus on sustainability, many coach companies are investing in greener technologies and practices. The integration of electric and hybrid coaches into their fleets is a growing trend, aligning with the city’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat pollution.

Additionally, advancements in technology are revolutionizing the way coach companies operate. From real-time tracking systems that provide passengers with accurate arrival times to mobile applications that facilitate easy booking and communication, technology is enhancing the overall travel experience. These innovations not only streamline operations but also make it easier for passengers to navigate their journeys with confidence.

The demand for coach travel is expected to rise as more people recognize its benefits. As group travel becomes increasingly popular for both leisure and corporate purposes, coach companies in London are well-positioned to meet this need. This growth will likely lead to even more competitive services, better pricing, and improved customer experiences, further solidifying coach travel as a preferred option for many.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the coach companies in London UK offer an invaluable service that caters to the diverse travel needs of individuals and groups alike. With the benefits of cost-effectiveness, comfort, and safety, coach travel stands out as a preferred option for exploring this vibrant city and beyond. As the industry evolves with a focus on sustainability and technology, travelers can expect even greater enhancements in their coach experiences.

Choosing the right coach company involves careful consideration of reputation, fleet quality, customer service, and flexibility. By taking these factors into account, you can ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, allowing you to focus on making memories rather than managing logistics. As you plan your next trip in London, keep in mind the myriad possibilities that coach travel presents, and embrace the convenience and comfort it offers.