The Olympic torch is being relayed throughout central London today and it just so happens the relay started this morning at 6.48 a.m. just a few minutes from my office. I purposely came in early (en route to the gym before work) to get a glimpse of the torch as it passed through Camden Town, where I work.

As you can see from the people on the streets, there is so much excitement and anticipation in London right now. I was lucky enough to pass by all of this as part of my daily commute into work, but I'm sure some of these people made a special trip and had been camped out (for who knows how long) to see the torch as it passed by.

It was quite early in the morning and I hadn't had my coffee yet, but I had to pinch myself as the torch passed by and remind myself that this very well could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see an Olympic torch as it makes its way to the opening ceremony. I guess the realization that I live in this cool city during such an amazing time is setting in and I feel so lucky to be a part of it.

Now I just need to strategize where to watch the opening ceremony from tomorrow night.